EVERY CHILD DESERVES TO BE FREE
For 45 years we have been bringing freedom and healing to vulnerable and trafficked children throughout the world.
As we celebrate 45 years of JOY, you may notice a fresh new look. While our look has changed, we’re still the same organization with the same mission.
OUR MISSION
JOY International is dedicated to the prevention of child trafficking and to the freedom, healing, and empowerment of trafficked children, teens, and young adults worldwide.
WHERE WE WORK
JOY International works in Nepal, Belize, Uganda, and the United States to prevent human trafficking, support survivors, and equip communities to protect those who are vulnerable.
NEPAL
In Nepal, the JOY International Mukti Home provides a safe and loving home for trafficking survivors from 5-18 years old. Residents receive safe housing, education, counseling, vocational training, family support, medical care, legal representation, and 24-hour security as they move toward healing and a hopeful future.
BELIZE
In Belize, JOY International works through The Freedom Initiative to strengthen trafficking prevention, survivor aftercare, and investigative rescue efforts. Through training trips, mission teams, and ongoing mentorship, we support local partners, aftercare homes, children’s homes, prevention programs, and investigative rescue teams.
UGANDA
In Kasese, Uganda, JOY’s Empowerment Project supports girls who have experienced trafficking or exploitation, as well as those at greatest risk. The project provides safety, food, clothing, hygiene supplies, medical care, and access to education, helping protect girls from trafficking and early child marriage while empowering them to build brighter futures.
UNITED STATES
Across the United States, JOY International educates youth and adults about human trafficking. Our presentations help people understand how trafficking happens, recognize potential warning signs, learn how young people can protect themselves, and discover ways to join the fight for freedom.
“My Future is WOW and JOY International has given me a bright future!”
Muhindo Penlope, Uganda
OUR IMPACT
Founded in 1981, JOY International has made a long-standing impact on global child welfare over the last several decades. During the early years, JOY International worked with established ministries and homes for children in India, China, Russia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Mexico, Uganda, Kenya, Venezuela, and Fiji. In the 1990s, JOY International shifted its focus to fighting child trafficking. Since that time, over 3,000 children, teens, and young adults have been brought to freedom and JOY’s programming has changed the lives of thousands of vulnerable and trafficked individuals around the world.
3,060
Individuals Brought to Freedom
Through undercover operations and the training and development of international police and human trafficking task forces, JOY International has helped bring freedom to over 3,000 individuals.
35
Countries Impacted
Over the years, JOY International has impacted children in over 35 countries through programming, training, and housing for vulnerable and trafficked youth.
1M+
Children Impacted
Over the past several decades, nearly one million impoverished, vulnerable, and trafficked children have been impacted through the work of JOY International.
JOY International certainly could not do the work we do without the passionate force of freedom fighters who support and serve alongside us.
Get Involved
Make a Donation
Your monthly or one-time donation brings freedom and healing to children around the world.
Join a Missions Trip
JOY short-term missions teams bring hope and JOY to survivors, and bless those fighting trafficking around the world.
Volunteer
We couldn’t do all we do without volunteers like you! All you need is a humble heart and time to give.