Peace and Hope in Ecuador
Bethlehem Global Diaconate funds have recently been sent to Peace and Hope International, an international Christian human rights organization that promotes justice for people and communities who suffer all forms of injustice and poverty so that they may realize their full potential. Peace and Hope has offices in Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia. This project focuses on expanding initiatives and programs that prevent trafficking in Ecuador, particularly in the city of Cuenca, where traffic
king is prevalent. With this grant of funds, Peace and Hope will be able to print biblical anti-trafficking training and awareness material, and train pastors, church leaders and their families to advocate for victims of trafficking and learn how to be a voice on trafficking issues. The funding is also for addressing human trafficking issues through awareness raising programs for churches and poor communities. This is the second grant of funding that has been sent to Ecuador to build and equip the church and community so that trafficking awareness is addressed. Peace and Hope continues to be used by God to bring about systemic change in Latin America by equipping the church, building awareness and establishing partnerships that promote justice and healing in Christ.
