AGAPE INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS 2015 Information Kit
AGAPE INT L MISSIONS Table of Contents AIM Overview...3 Problem Factsheet...4 Where We Work...5 Our Projects...6 Leadership...8 Financials...9 Key Spokespeople...10 In the Media...11 AGAPE INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS 2
AGAPE INT L MISSIONS AIM Overview About Agape International Missions (AIM) Agape International Missions (AIM) has served Cambodia for 25 years and fought trafficking since 2005, starting a Restoration Home for 20 rescued girls. AIM has successfully reintegrated over 300 young survivors of trafficking. Now, with 12 projects on the ground that impact over 10,000 people every year, AIM s programs are stopping the cycle of exploitation by preventing trafficking and rescuing, restoring and reintegrating survivors. Our goal is to defeat the evil of sex trafficking. This is done through a holistic strategy of fighting trafficking, restoring victims and transforming communities. Our mission is to Rescue, Restore, and Reintegrate survivors of trafficking and Prevent the cycle of exploitation. AIM has a 95% success rate for reintegration. AGAPE INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS 3
AGAPE INT L MISSIONS Problem Factsheet Sex trafficking drives significant profits for perpetrators - a subset of the $32 billion market value of illicit human trafficking (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) Nearly 2 million children are exploited in global commercial sex trade. (UNICEF) 27 million children, women, and men are held as slaves today (Kevin Bales, Disposable People) Human trafficking is the 2nd largest and fastest growing criminal industry in the world (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) 1 in 5 women are victimized by rape or attempted rape in her lifetime (United Nations) AGAPE INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS 4
Where We Work AIM s programs are located throughout the nation of Cambodia, while some work is done throughout Southeast Asia and prevention/training is carried out worldwide. Svay Pak, Cambodia Cambodia is in southeastern Asia and borders Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos. Although the country is slightly smaller in area than Oklahoma, more than 15 million people live there. In the late 1970s, Cambodia was subjected to the devastating regime of the dictator, Pol Pot. His actions decimated Cambodia s economy and fractured the family unit. Between 1975 and 1979, twenty percent of Cambodians nearly two million people died as a result of Pol Pot s policies. Today, Cambodia remains one of the poorest countries in the world. Survivors of the genocide suffer from post-traumatic stress and other trauma-related issues. Svay Pak, an ethnically Vietnamese village near Cambodia s capital city of Phnom Penh, is internationally known as an epicenter for child sex trafficking. In Svay Pak, as in other Cambodian villages, the traffickers are often the children s own parents. Approximately half of the population lives on less than $2 a day. For young girls, some as young as five years old, the hope for a better future is dim in a culture that views its children as property and its women as commodities. There is a saying in Cambodia, Men are gold. Women are cloth. The implication is that if gold gets dirty it can be polished and made like new. But soiled cloth is good Siem Reap, Cambodia for nothing. It must be discarded and a new cloth obtained. This saying is manifested in the way girls and women are treated on a daily basis. The extreme disregard for the dignity of Cambodia s female population makes women targets for additional forms of exploitation. Bride brokers often travel to uneducated communities where work is scarce. These brokers offer the women hope by promising employment opportunities in China. The girls easily take the bait, hoping for a better life. Once across the border, the women s papers are stolen, and they are taken to a place where men come to select a bride. The marriage papers are signed on site, and the new brides become isolated and trapped with no way home. AGAPE INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS 5
Our Projects Our holistic approach to end trafficking allows AIM to follow survivors along their road to wholeness. By being part of prevention, rescue, restoration and reintegration, AIM is committed to life-long and communitywide transformation that is effective and lasting. Prevent AIM Rahab s Center Community centers in cities known as epicenters of trafficking give hope to those who think trafficking is their only option. Our Centers serve communities through: Community School Humanitarian Aid Emergency Foster Care Kid s Club Medical Clinic Adult English Institute Community Church Brick Factory Outreach AIM School averages 420 students. Sex Trafficking Prevention Course A comprehensive curriculum that teaches communities how to prevent trafficking at home. Transform Communities The Lord s Gym Reaching the pimps and traffickers through relationships at a local gym. AGAPE INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS 6
Rescue Rescue Team AIM s SWAT Team collects and acts on intel about trafficking operations, working with Cambodian law enforcement to bring criminals to justice and victims to restoration. In 2014, AIM raided 10 brothels and helped 236 victims of exploitation. AIM Restoration Home (ARH) Comprehensive care for young rescued girls at this safe residential facility provides loving relationships and a healing program so little ones can grow whole and live victoriously. Restore Average age at ARH is 12 years old. Reintegrate AIM Employment Center (AEC) Our employment facilities give rescued young women training in a skill, wages up to 400% higher than average, childcare, counseling and more to build an independent life. AIM Transitional Home (ATH) Safe residences offer a place where young women can move from brothels or unsafe living situations to independence. Nearly 300 people are employed at AEC. AGAPE INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS 7
AGAPE INT L MISSIONS Leadership Leadership AIM s anti-trafficking operations were founded by Don and Bridget Brewster in 2005. Summary of AIM Staff Cambodia: Full Time - 147; Part Time - 17 U.S: Full Time - 5; Part Time - 2 AIM is governed by a Board of Directors who donate their time and expertise in overall direction and accountability for projects. Board of Directors Chairman: Sosamma Samuel-Burnett, JD Policy Consultant Vice Chair: Bryce Jessup Former President of William Jessup University Secretary: Dr. David Browne, MD, ABP Kaiser Permanente Pediatrician Treasurer: Brian Winger, CPA President of Winger and Associates Member: Brian VanDyk Independent Bank Consultant Member: John Branderhorst, LMFT Cornerstone Psychological Center Member: Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist Member: Ken Petersen Founder/CEO Apricot Lane USA, Founder 3Strands Global AGAPE INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS 8
Financials AGAPE INT L MISSIONS 2015 Program Budget Rescue $ 280,320 Restoration $ 767,557 Reintegration $ 638,913 Prevention $ 416,893 Community Center $ 126,343 School $ 182,238 Clinic $ 10,125 Emergency Foster Care $ 59,740 Outreach $ 20,840 Cambodia Admin $ 324,408 TOTAL PROGRAMS $ 2,827,377 A Culture of Transparency AIM strives for integrity and transparency in our ministries and our finances. Directors submit receipts for all expenses that are then audited by an independent firm annually. A Culture of Generosity 100% of AIM s board and US Staff give back to AIM, from the founders to the volunteers. A Culture of Mission First 90 cents of every dollar given to AIM goes directly to projects on the ground. We strive to make every dollar count. 2014 Finances Program - 90% General/Mgmt. - 4% Fundraising - 6% *Approximations as of 6/15. Final numbers in 990. AGAPE INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS 9
Key Spokespeople Don Brewster Co-Founder and CEO Bridget Brewster Co-Founder and Director of Staff Care Clayton Butler Director of Prevention Programs Emily Butler Administrator of Cambodian Programs About Don and Bridget Brewster Don and Bridget Brewster founded the anti-trafficking efforts of Agape International Missions in 2005. Their response to child sex trafficking in the village of Svay Pak, Cambodia, led to the building of a Restoration Home for rescued girls as young as 4 years old. 12 programs evolved in multiple cities to Prevent, Rescue, Restore, and Reintegrate, holistically responding to the problem of trafficking and affecting over 10,000 Cambodians annually. Don is considered an expert on the issue of sex trafficking having testified in mutliple trials internationally and compiled evidence for the conviction of Michael Pepe in 2010. Don and Bridget have been featured in the documentaries The CNN Freedom Project, Every Day in Cambodia, The Pink Room, Not My Life, and the Nefarious Trilogy. Don has presented at The Justice Conference, Thrive Conference, The Abolition Summit, University Scholars Leadership Symposium, Esclavitud XXI, and Awareness to Action Conference. Don currently serves as AIM s CEO alongside Bridget who works as AIM s Director of Staff Care. They reside in Cambodia and visit their four children and twelve grandchildren throughout the United States. About Clayton and Emily Butler Since 2007, Clayton has lived in Cambodia working to develop anti-trafficking community programs in multiple cities. He currently serves as Director of Prevention Programs in Cambodia with his wife, Emily. Clayton and Emily built the curriculum for the AIM Sex Trafficking Prevention Workshop that has been taught throughout the US. Clayton's undercover work in the brothels of Cambodia and his community transformation efforts are highlighted in the Emmy award-winning, The Pink Room documentary. Clayton received his Bachelors of Business Ethics from William Jessup University and his Masters of Theological Studies from Liberty Theological Seminary. Emily is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard Law School. Before working for AIM, Emily worked for Prostitution Research and Education think tank and Hunt Alternatives Fund, both focused on trying to end sex trafficking and other forms of sexual violence against women and children. Emily is Administrator of Cambodian Programs. AGAPE INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS 10
In the Media The work of Agape International Missions has been highlighted through media worldwide. Here are some places to learn more about the work we do. CNN - Freedom Project Documentary CNN - Inside a KTV CNN - Rescuing a 5 year old sex slave Washington Post Nefarious Documentary The Pink Room Documentary Not My Life Documentary Cambodia Daily The Phnom Phenh Post AGAPE INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS 11
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