Founder's Thoughts July 31, 2019
girl has a future
to our brand new website!
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our mission
why we work
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BRIDGING THE GAP
Our mission is to save transitional orphan girls by bridging the gap from the orphanage to the real world by giving them a chance to break the cycle of poverty and exploitation. We are…
CONFRONTING THEIR PAST
IMPACTING THEIR PRESENT
GIVING HOPE FOR THE FUTURE!
WHY THIS MINISTRY IS NEEDED
The genesis of Rocsana’s Hope was born out of the recognition of the need for a full-time ministry that helps young girls who have been orphaned and have reached the age of 18 and are being required to leave their orphanage. Generally, these girls are NOT yet ready to enter into, and function in, Guatemalan society. A vast majority of orphanages in Guatemala and Central America do NOT have a strategic plan in place for these precious young ladies or any type of comprehensive program in place to help them transition into their society and culture as a functioning adult. Sadly, most of these girls soon become victims of what caused them to be orphans in the first place. We are here to stop that from happening and to bridge the gap!
A FEW STATISTICS
- Every day 33 people become entrapped in sex trafficking rings in Guatemala alone.
- Sex trafficking is fueled by a “social tolerance” of children being sold for sex work, a business equal to 2.7% of Guatemala’s GDP.
- Approximately 57% of the 48,500 victims of sex trafficking in Guatemala are children, an industry that is estimated to be worth $1.6 billion a year.
- Poverty is one of the largest drivers of sex trafficking where three in five people live on less than $3.10 a day.
- Traffickers often target poor, uneducated and unemployed girls, luring them with false promises of earning money as a waitress or model. The system is also fueled by widespread sexual abuse in the home, low levels of education, having few opportunities for economic growth and a family history of domestic violence.
FAITH~HOPE~LOVE - THEY CHANGE EVERYTHING
Secure & Loving Home
When a girl comes to our home they become part of a family that loves them and truly has their best interest at heart. They also are given the chance to finish growing up in an environment where they will be supported and protected from those who would try to exploit and use them.
Emotional & Spiritual Health
A majority of our girls have suffered unspeakable abuse, loss, and abandonment in their lives and they need continued professional help to keep moving forward and make progress in their lives. It is also very important that they continue to grow and develop in their walk with the Lord Jesus Christ. We make sure these things happen.
Basic Needs
Every girl we receive is provided the basic physical necessities of life, including healthy food, physical hygiene and medical services. The girls are also taught, along the way, how to provide these basic needs for themselves.
Education & Job Placement
We provide guidance to help our girls chose the type of education or life skill they wish to pursue and then help make it a reality for them. We develop contacts and relationships in and around the city so that as the girls complete their education, they have opportunities to begin working and provide a better life than they thought possible.
WAYS YOU CAN HELP
give
Can you invest as little as one latte a week to change the life of an orphan girl and give her hope for her future?
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Have a passion for giving hope to young ladies? You can now help make that happen by becoming a fundraiser, it's easy to do.
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SPONSOR OUR GIRLS
in May, 2019. Fabiana is full of life!
She loves painting, taking pictures
of nature and practicing her
English with us. She is all about
having fun...
and is the first girl that Rocsana's
Hope received into the program
since opening the doors in San
Lucas, Sacatepequez, Guatemala.
She is usually quiet but...
She came to us from the
government orphanage as soon
as she turned 18 years old. She
has a heart of gold and is always...
She came to us from the
government orphanage as soon
as she turned 18 years old. She
has a contagious laugh and...
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
About Short-Term Missions with Us
“It was cool to watch my kids get it. Realizing that they are getting so much more than they can possibly give. My daughter is still talking about it. It has changed the trajectory of her life.”
Wendi
Missouri “This trip helped open my eyes to the need and helped me see areas in which I could help. Back home, it helped start conversations with others to talk about the ministry. It was an incredible time, keep us the amazing work!”
David
Missouri “Serving God is what we aim for. There was a good balance of ministry & work. There weren't any team members that didn't experience a heart to heart in at least one ministry. I am physically and mentally exhausted, but i will take it!”
Jean, Team Leader
KansasFROM OUR BLOG
From The Girls July 1, 2019
A Personal Message From Fabiana
Ministry News June 30, 2019
A Huge Need Met!
Mission Teams June 20, 2019