Liz Newman thought she understood the reality of human trafficking. Then she went to the Philippines and saw it for herself. Now, she’s found her Kingdom purpose—sharing God’s love and hope with sexually exploited women. I thought I knew. I thought I knew a lot about the issues of human trafficking and the sex trade. I’ve done my research. I’ve followed a friend’s blog of true stories of the women she’s encountered along the way of her many journeys over the years. I thought I knew. But it’s one thing to hear tales of heartache and abuse...

For many, July 4 was a chance to celebrate with family and friends, full of fireworks, barbeques, parades, and pool parties. We celebrated living in a country created for freedom, established the day our founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. But the truth is, freedom is not a reality for many. As we celebrate our nation’s freedom, we must remember the harsh reality that there are 27 million men, women, and children trapped in slavery today. But freedom is on the move. Right now, rescued women in the Philippines and Thailand are choosing to return to the same bars where...

In addition to sending short-term trips to Thailand and Cambodia, Adventures has a long term presence in Southeast Asia in the Philippines, where our missionaries partner with Wipe Every Tear, an organization committed to facilitate hope and healing in the lives of sexually exploited women. In the 1960’s, Angeles City was called “Sin City” – the Las Vegas of the Philippines. The Vietnam War raged in Southeast Asia and US troops were stationed at Clark Air Force Base in Angeles City (roughly 40 minutes from the capital city of Manila). Like in nearby Thailand, the men...

Still rebuilding from the devastating impact of the Khmer Rouge from the 1970’s, Cambodia’s paying the price by trafficking its children. Adventures short term teams meet with those on the front lines in Phnom Penh, prayer walk the city, and live the Gospel wherever they are. Angkor Wat: The ancient temple city is on the short list to becoming the 8th Wonder of the World. Every year tourists climb the ruins, eager to photograph the sunrise and post on social media. They brave the heat to scale the walls, to run their fingers on the rough rock and touch a piece of history.  But...

One of the top vacation destinations in the world, Thailand is known for its second largest industry: sexual tourism. Adventures short term teams spend time in the Red Light District, sharing the love of Christ with those who desperately need to hear it. Known for its pristine beaches and tropical jungle, the awe-inspiring beauty of Chiang Mai’s lantern festival, pad Thai, massage parlors, and tiger temples, Thailand is one of the top vacation destinations on earth. It’s also the birthplace of Southeast Asia’s Red Light District. Modern day human trafficking in Thailand began...

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, where those on the frontlines share more in-depth stories from the field. Adventures partners with key organizations throughout the world working to not only end sexual exploitation but who are also committed to the aftercare and rehabilitation of survivors. High heels and red lights; bare feet, pre-pubescent bodies. Blaring music and metal poles; cages, ping pong games, virgin fees for pink rooms. Dirty alleys, trash, and sweat. Pimps and parents, pornography and ex-pats. Bachelor parties, businessmen, and beer-stained breath. Going, going,...