Catholic Relief Service Organization

the Catholic community in the United States. CRS eases suffering and provides assistance to people in penury in 93 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. They are programmed touch nearly 100 million lives. CRS has been helping people in need for more than 70 years.

My life started in the Congo, and throughout it my family and I have aspired to pursue higher education. My father passed away when I was twelve years old, and my mother struggled to pay for our schooling amidst a country in war. As a child, I watched my mother who was a midwife; provide indigent care by helping women deliver their babies in homes with compassion. Her dedication and commitment inspired me to go into health care where I can help although it left me with a lot of unanswered questions. My experiences stirred my compassionate heart at eight years old, and I asked my mother, “How can I make a difference in someone’s life?”

As I prepare to begin my adult life after high school graduation, I plan to continue my education at California State University, Long Beach and hope to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Spending my four years of high school in the AIMS program at Jordan has influenced me to continue to pursue higher education. Getting the best education possible will allow me to be able to give back to my community by providing affordable and valuable care to everyone. I was given me the opportunity to volunteer at the Long Beach Veteran Affairs hospital and in the Long Beach Bike Uptown program. These experiences have made me realize how important it is to help others and that every little action a person does affects others. I would like to become

When I was an Associate Nursing student, I had a goal of becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner in either a Doctor’s Office, Urgent Care Facility, or the Emergency Department. Since furthering my education with my Bachelor’s Degree and gaining nursing and life experiences, my goals have evolved over the years. I have become wiser and I treasure every day that I am blessed to provide care for someone else. I have gained valuable nursing experiences from underprivileged patients who have little or no health insurance. The fact is, these patients don't

Considering Trafficking is not only in the United States, but all over the world, there are multiple organizations that are willing to help. These organizations are either helping victims that have already been affected or are still in the human trafficking business. One in particular organization is in the Dominican Republic. The organization, SCORE International, was founded nearly thirty years ago and has impacted many people through short term mission trips (“Ministries”). There are missionaries that live on campus and all over the Dominican Republic (“Ministries”). SCORE has many areas of ministry, but the ministry that is involved with human trafficking is called the Lily House.

It was said by an unknown person that, “When you’re a nurse you know that every day you will touch a life or a life will touch yours”. This is why I strive every day to study and try to give back to my community, to touch other people’s lives in the most positive way possible, and it is with my greatest hope that your highly generous opportunity will allow me to continue with this endeavor.

We fail to prevent it, discuss it, or even acknowledge it. However, inaction will only exacerbate a problem that should not be allowed to continue. Gardner-Webb University “Release the Captives” club is an on campus anti-human trafficking club that raises awareness and funding for anti human trafficking organizations. But we still need help. There are a number of ways you can help us in stopping human trafficking: become involved in human anti-trafficking awareness, support any anti-trafficking organization that you feel comfortable with, pray for all (victims, responders, persecutors, and profiteers) involved in human trafficking, and continue to pray that God’s justice will break out in the

Regardless of “the growing recognition that human trafficking is an important national and global issue, little empirical research containing primary data has been published.” However, there are many that are passionate about this horrific matter and are determined to make a difference. For instance, the Fraser Health Authority is establishing a way that will help health workers identify signs of human trafficking. Their new program is called ‘Help, Don’t Hinder’ and helps workers identify signs of abuse in victims, specific injuries, certain living situations, “long work hours, and a lack of money, documents or permanent homes.” Many times the victim is unable to ask for help. A victim may look like an average everyday worker, customer, or person passing by on the street. This is why the most beneficial thing that one can do to help is to recognize the signs of human trafficking and know how to help. Not only this, but have the bravery to reach out to someone and give them the aid and support that they need. This program is expected to raise awareness over the next three years and increase research as well as legislative responses. All social workers throughout America should follow this example to help raise their awareness so they know when they see this issue happening around them, and help raise awareness in

For my future career I plan on becoming a pediatric neurosurgeon. This plan alone will impact the lives of thousands. Whether it is from actually surviving the operation or trying to help inspire others with similar struggles; I believe that this scholarship will allow me a chance leave college with a smaller debt and give me a better chance of coming back to help my community. When I become a success I plan to bring attention to Henderson that will hopefully convince new business to open in Henderson or communities much like it. I will work to encourage specialists to relocate to rural area so that that are in need won’t have to commute so far to reach the doctors they need. From my family I know how hard it can be to find doctors willing

Sex trafficking keeps becoming a bigger issue in modern times. More victims are being taken, mainly women and children. In order to be able to help those in sex trafficking we need to help people become aware of the dangerous acts that they create and or cause to a person. Since “Sex trafficking is a fast-growing criminal enterprise. In response, some states are looking for help in combating the trafficking where it’s likely to occur.” (“Sex Trafficking Law Enforcement Task Force Highlighted During National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month”) By giving those in your community the opportunity to help you around your community is something that can definitely change the way things are done. When you're in a community, you are familiar

Public problems come in all shapes and sizes. A public problem can be as minor as pot holes in the street to as major as human trafficking and everything in between. In what is known as modern slavery, the domestic problem of child sex trafficking in the United States affects 100,000 American children every year. (Tichen, 2014) The problem of child sex trafficking is something that I am very interested in helping to tackle. Recently I had the opportunity to speak with a representative from a local shelter that assists children that have been removed from a sex trafficking situation. This conversation was very eye opening and made me realize how truly huge this problem is. The funding for local non-profit organizations is not optimal and

One problem that greatly impacts my community is sex trafficking. It is the second most profitable crime in the world, consisting of the manufacturing of women and kids for the sex trade. When they are given a chance to leave they don't because they do not know any other world. Abusers use manipulation tactics both physical and psychological. Many fall victim to false love. We need love and humanity to give them a chance. I didn't grow up with a father figure and struggled to love myself. When I watch documentaries of these girls I think that could have been me. They become vulnerable because they are looking for attention and to be fulfilled. Often times girls with low self-esteem will fall prey to these abusers. I would like to volunteer

The U.S.Department of State states that “ Learn the indicators of human trafficking so you can help identify a potential trafficking victim”(15). In other words, people can be aware of trafficking in communities. Communities can organize fundraisers. Students can make people more aware of human trafficking and how big of a problem it is. “ Be a conscientious and informed consumer. Discover your slavery footprint, ask who picked your tomatoes or made your clothes…”(15). Another way to help survivors are people who own businesses can offer jobs to human trafficking survivors. Soroptimist, is an example of an organization that helps women and children who have been trafficked. They also have systems to help these people to get back on their feet. Everyone can do something to try to help these people who are being trafficked. Although human trafficking may seem of concern to only a small group of people, it should be in fact a bigger concern to anyone who cares about people who are in terrible

The realities of human trafficking deeply impacted my perspective of the world in sixth grade. Gary Haugen was a visiting speaker and spoke about the realities of human trafficking in the modern world. This had a deep influence on me and changed the course for my life. I continued to read Haugen’s book and one statement has inspired me in directing my life. Haugen stated, “The victims of injustice in our world do not need our spasms of passion; they need our long obedience in the same direction - our legs and lungs of endurance.” These words have inspired me to not simply listen to a speech and feel something, but to also take action. From the moments after listening to Gary Haugen speak in a church gym, I realized that my life had changed course, and the new direction would not be easy to accomplish. Instead of wanting to be a nurse or teacher like most of my friends, I decided at that point that I wanted to become a prosecution attorney with the ability to fight against human trafficking.

This semester I engaged myself in educating and advocating on the topic of human trafficking. In addition to being enrolled this semester in I300: Global Human Trafficking, I wanted to get involved in alleviating this global phenomenon. I attended several events and lectures on human trafficking and listened to the stories of several human trafficking survivors. The first event was a presentation by an organization called Unslaved . The founder of the organization was a survivor of human trafficking. She told her story of how she was trafficked as a child in Indiana and sexually exploited by her baby sitter. Her organization sells clothes and accessories and all her profits go towards rescuing girls in Indiana and the Midwest. Unslaved has a very powerful media and art campaign called Priceless, which uses dramatic imagery and theatrics to convey positive messages. The main goal aims to empower young women and give young girls the confidence they deserve. The founder of the organization explained this as her mission because many traffickers and pimps rely on young girls insecurity show them affection and draw them in to eventually sexually exploit them.