Project 2008: “Break the Chains”
A partnership addressing human trafficking. Slavery did not end in the 19th century - it still thrives in the 21st century. One of the most heinous forms of modern-day slavery is commercial sex exploitation. Young women - even very young girls - are imprisoned every year. Forced, coerced or deceived into sex slavery, these women experience the ultimate form of abuse every day. Of the 600,000 - 800,000 people who are trafficked across international borders each year, 80% are women and girls and 60% are minors. The majority are enslaved in the sex trade. WM is responding by creating awareness and through partnership with two anti-trafficking ministries in India, a notorious center for sex slavery: 1) Hindustani Covenant Church is directly ministering to prostitutes in Pune, India, through sharing the love of Christ to those shunned by all; 2) International Justice Mission (IJM) is actively rescuing and restoring trafficked people through the judicial system. One hundred percent of our donations to IJM will go to five IJM bureaus freeing slaves in India. Currently it takes approximately $1,000 to free one slave. Together we can make a difference in the lives of women in India. Donations may be made payable and sent to: Women Ministries, 5101 N. Francisco Ave., Chicago, IL 60625. Brochures and resources are available on the Women Ministries website: http://www.covchurch.org/women/departmental-ministries/annual-project.

Project 2006-07: “Educate the Girls”
A partnership promoting Congolese girls' education. What prevents a young girl in Congo from realizing her fullest potential? According to Congo Covenant Church (CEUM) President Mossai Sanguma, there are two fundamental reasons: culture and poverty. The culture limits womens’ roles in society; the poverty level forces parents to give priority to their sons. The result is that very few women receive an education through high school. In 2005, the CEUM invited Women Ministries to partner with them and in 2006 "Educate the Girls" was launched. Donations funded: Seminars - addressing the cultural disparity; Schools - providing a safe environment for women; and Scholarships - enabling capable women to realize their potential. Donations in two years exceeded $260,000! Donations can still be made to this life-changing project. Send donations to Women Ministries designated for "Educate the Girls."