Shield of Hope
Protecting Girls Before They Need Rescuing
In Northern Mexico's border communities, 1 in 3 girls faces the threat of sexual abuse before age 18. Through Christ-centered prevention programs, Church Mexico's Rescuing Girls ministry creates safe spaces where vulnerable girls learn to recognize danger, build healthy relationships, and embrace their God-given worth—stopping trafficking before it starts.
The Urgent Reality
A Crisis at Our Border
Every day in the communities between Mexicali and San Luis Rio Colorado, young girls face dangers that threaten to steal their futures. The statistics are heartbreaking, but they represent real children made in God's image—and with your help, we can protect them.
The Stark Reality We Face
When we reach girls before trauma occurs, we change entire life trajectories. Prevention through education, community support, and spiritual formation costs a fraction of rescue efforts and creates lasting transformation for generations.
Why Prevention Matters
When we reach girls before trauma occurs, we change entire life trajectories. Prevention through education, community support, and spiritual formation costs a fraction of rescue efforts and creates lasting transformation for generations.
Our Region's Vulnerability
The border region faces unique challenges: economic desperation, family separation due to migration, and organized trafficking networks that prey on vulnerable communities. Church Mexico works directly in these high-risk areas where intervention matters most.
Our Approach
Prevention Through Faith and Community
Church Mexico's Rescuing Girls ministry goes beyond awareness—we're building a protective network of churches, families, and communities united in keeping girls safe. Our Gospel-centered approach addresses root causes while providing practical tools for protection.
Biblical Foundation
"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." (Mark 10:14) We believe God calls us to be protectors of the innocent, standing against evil and creating environments where children can thrive.
Holistic Protection Model
Our prevention strategy works at multiple levels: empowering girls with knowledge and confidence, training church leaders to address abuse, engaging young men in respectful relationship education, and mobilizing entire congregations as protective communities.
Multiplication Strategy
By training local pastors and youth leaders, we create sustainable protection networks that expand beyond our direct reach. Each trained church becomes a beacon of safety in their community, multiplying our impact exponentially.
Stories of Hope
Transformation In Action
Maria's Story
"Before attending the Rescuing Girls workshop, I didn't know that what was happening to me was wrong. Learning that God sees me as precious and that I deserve respect changed everything. Now I help other girls in my community recognize warning signs too."
Pastor David's Testimony
I never imagined our small church could address something as big as trafficking. But with Church Mexico's training and support, we've created a safe environment where families can talk about these difficult topics. We've already identified and helped three at-risk girls in our congregation.
Keele's Reflection
"Seeing these girls go from silent and withdrawn to confident and joyful—knowing they have a community that will protect them—that's when I see God's kingdom breaking through the darkness."
United Churches, Protected Communities
Church Mexico doesn't work alone. We've built a coalition of churches across Northern Mexico committed to protecting their children. Together, we're creating a protective network that traffickers cannot penetrate.
Over 100 church leaders have committed to making trafficking prevention a priority in their congregations, reaching an estimated 2,000 families with protective messages.
Partnership Network
La Iglesia en San Luis
Our founding partner church
La Iglesia Fe y Esperanza
Leading community protection initiatives
Mexicali Region Partners
Three additional partner churches in Mexicali region
12 Training Partners
Growing network of churches receiving training materials
Your Impact
Every Dollar Protects a Future
Your support doesn't just help—it literally saves lives. Here's exactly how your partnership protects girls from trafficking and abuse:
Monthly Guardian
$35/ Per Month
Provides ongoing support for one girl's participation in year-round prevention programs, including workshops, counseling access, and safe activities.
Workshop Sponsor
$100
Covers the full cost of hosting a Baking, Boyfriends & Boundaries workshop for 5 girls, including materials, meals, and trained facilitators.
Church Trainer
$250
Equips one pastor and spouse with comprehensive training and materials to implement prevention programs in their congregation.
Community Protector
$500
Launches a new Men of Valor program, training 15 young men to become advocates for respectful, godly relationships.
Church Trainer
$250
Equips one pastor and spouse with comprehensive training and materials to implement prevention programs in their congregation.
Get INvolved
Join the Fight Against Trafficking
Pray
Join our prayer network receiving weekly updates on specific protection needs and praise reports from the field.
Volunteer
Participate in workshop facilitation, provide professional services, or join a mission team.
Advocate
Share our mission with your church, workplace, or community. Host a Tamales with Church Mexico event.
Partner
Connect your US congregation with our prevention network for ongoing prayer support and potential mission trips.
A Future Worth Fighting For
Right now, there are girls in Northern Mexico who will face danger this week. But with your support, we can reach them first with a message of hope, tools for protection, and a community that refuses to let them fall through the cracks. The Gospel isn't just about eternal salvation—it's about abundant life here and now, free from fear and full of purpose.
