combat trafficking of girls . This is the commitment of the Sisters of the Congregation of the Archdiocese of Cebu philippines " Missionaries of Mary Immaculate Queen of Heaven (IMQHM) . The Philippines is in fact the fourth of the ten countries with the highest number of child prostitution.
This plague about girls between 15 and 20 years, but often children as young as 8 years. Through a pilot program, the missionary nuns seek to escape prostitution, offering their help. They go in the same villages where the pimps recruit girls with the promise of a good job in the city.
During their mission does not take the religious habit. Usually one of two walks into a bar to bring some young woman who might need help, while the other remains outside to warn of any dangers.
If they can bring the minor who wants to escape the round of trafficking, the nuns in their institute address of Cebu, called "House of Love." Here the religious offering shelter, food, education, health care, vocational training for former prostitutes and their children. As well as education to 800 elementary school students and 275 high school. Currently 20 victims of trafficking are accommodated.
The sisters have big plans for their mission: to build a larger community center that can accommodate up to 500 people, women and children under five years of age. By 2012 they hope to introduce vocational courses and higher education classes.
The congregation, founded in 1996 by Sister Corazon Salazar, with eight professed sisters, 11 in temporary vows and three novices. Their charisma is developed not only for women and children victims of prostitution, but also in the fight against poverty is the root cause of prostitution.
During their mission does not take the religious habit. Usually one of two walks into a bar to bring some young woman who might need help, while the other remains outside to warn of any dangers.
If they can bring the minor who wants to escape the round of trafficking, the nuns in their institute address of Cebu, called "House of Love." Here the religious offering shelter, food, education, health care, vocational training for former prostitutes and their children. As well as education to 800 elementary school students and 275 high school. Currently 20 victims of trafficking are accommodated.
The sisters have big plans for their mission: to build a larger community center that can accommodate up to 500 people, women and children under five years of age. By 2012 they hope to introduce vocational courses and higher education classes.
The congregation, founded in 1996 by Sister Corazon Salazar, with eight professed sisters, 11 in temporary vows and three novices. Their charisma is developed not only for women and children victims of prostitution, but also in the fight against poverty is the root cause of prostitution.
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