How does World Visions work in local communities abroad help reduce the exploitation of children?
Children from impoverished families are more likely to be tricked, sold or lured into exploitive labor and sexual exploitation, and poor governments are less equipped to handle this crime. Falsely perceived as a “victimless crime,” prostitution is often given especially low priority. Through long-term development programs, World Vision has taken significant steps to reduce poverty and create opportunity and dignity for millions of families. As the ability of these families to care for themselves increases, opportunities for exploitation decrease.
