GFA World: Empowering Vulnerable Children in Africa, Combating Exploitation and Slavery
In the fight against modern-day slavery, organizations like GFA World are playing a crucial role by rescuing victims and seeking justice. With a grassroots movement focused on combating exploitation and potential enslavement, GFA World aims to provide refuge and empowerment to vulnerable boys and girls living in extreme poverty. By expanding their efforts into Africa, the organization is determined to address the pressing issues of poverty, exploitation, and slavery that afflict the continent. This article highlights GFA World’s mission and emphasizes the transformative power of community-based movements in eradicating slavery and combating exploitation in Africa.
GFA World’s Child Sponsorship Program:
A Beacon of Hope
GFA World’s child sponsorship program operates in hundreds of centers across Asia, creating safe spaces for tens of thousands of vulnerable children. By equipping them with knowledge and skills, the organization lifts them out of poverty and shields them from the clutches of exploitation. Now, GFA World is extending its reach to Africa, recognizing the immense need and potential for positive change in the region.
Founder K.P. Yohannan acknowledges Africa’s status as the poorest continent on Earth and the urgent need to combat systemic injustices.[1] GFA World’s vision is to meet the tangible needs of the people while sharing the love of God. By extending compassion and care to those who need it most, the organization aims to counteract the modern-day slave trade and address other pressing issues, including childhood suffering and exploitation.
Yohannan emphasizes that community-based movements hold the key to cutting off the roots of slavery. By focusing on empowering children and working closely with local communities, organizations like GFA World have the potential to bring about lasting change. These efforts pave the way for a generation that can spearhead Africa’s journey towards true freedom and liberation from the chains of slavery.
GFA World’s expansion into Africa represents a pivotal moment in the fight against modern-day slavery and the pursuit of justice. By extending their efforts into the continent, GFA World is demonstrating a steadfast commitment to addressing the pressing issues of poverty, exploitation, and slavery that afflict Africa.
Through initiatives like the Child Sponsorship Program, GFA World aims to provide refuge and empowerment to vulnerable boys and girls living in extreme poverty, rescuing them from the clutches of exploitation and offering them hope for a brighter future. By working closely with local communities and fostering grassroots movements, GFA World recognizes the transformative power of collective action in eradicating slavery and creating lasting change. Through their mission, GFA World envisions a future where Africa’s children are free from the chains of slavery and can embrace a life of true freedom, dignity, and opportunity. Will you join today to support the work?
Learn more about modern slavery in Africa[1] Yohannan, K.P. “GFA World: Showing God’s Love in Africa.” GFA World video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ppm1cS7M5ss&t=5s May 12, 2021.