01/30/2026
Van* was searching for a way to help her family.
A job. A path forward. Hope for something better.
Instead, she was deceived by someone who saw her vulnerability as opportunity. What followed was a journey no person should ever endure.
But Van's story doesn't end there.
Through the support of partners like Agape International Mission, she was given a chance to rebuild. To heal. To reclaim her life with dignity and care.
Artist Kevin Stevens illustrates her story through a puzzle—a powerful symbol of what restoration requires. The pieces of a life can be gathered. They can be placed back together. But it takes people willing to see, to care, to show up.
During Anti-Trafficking Prevention Month, we're reminded:
Every person deserves safety. Every story matters. Every act of compassion contributes to prevention and restoration.
We can all be part of creating pathways to freedom—through awareness, support, and a commitment to honoring the dignity of every person.
We're grateful to the artists whose work brings these stories to light.
*Pseudonym used to protect identity