| | | | Dear John,
Imagine this: You’re a young person who doesn’t feel safe or supported at home. Seeking comfort, you turn to the internet, where someone befriends you. They claim to understand your struggles, to care about you like no one else has. Before you know it, they convince you to meet in person, and your life changes forever. You find yourself trapped, held hostage in a nightmare of child sexual trafficking.
For thousands of children, this isn’t just a story—it’s their reality.
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) is on the front lines of protecting children from predators who exploit their vulnerabilities online. Traffickers are skilled at grooming children, gaining their trust, and pulling them into unimaginable situations.
At NCMEC, we’re fighting back by: Educating communities about how traffickers use online platforms to target children. Empowering families and children with tools and resources to recognize and prevent grooming. Providing immediate support to children at risk, ensuring they have a safe path to recovery and hope. But we can’t do it alone. Thousands of children are counting on us—and on you. Your gift today can help us protect vulnerable children, raise awareness, and expand our life-saving programs. Every dollar you give makes an impact, helping us build a safer future for the children who need us most.
Donate now and join us in the fight against child trafficking. Together, we can protect children from exploitation and give them the safety and support they deserve.
With gratitude,
Simintha Esson
Chief Development Officer
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children |
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