Before we left, Shirley Gleason encouraged us to visit a ministry to women who have been sold into sex trafficking in India. I was able to find the ministry partner in the United States who then put me in touch with Bimala here near Kathmandu.
Bimala started this ministry 12 years ago after her children were grown. She became involved with Teen Challenge in Mumbai and was introduced to some of these girls. She now has property with three houses. We (Randy, Tim and I) were able to visit them today.
There are eight women and fifteen children living there. One house is for the children, one for the older boys and one for the women. We heard two of the women’s stories today. They were both sold into prostitution by their family members after their husbands had left them. They both found Jesus Christ through Teen Challenge and were brought to Nepal by Bimala. Their stories are heartbreaking, but now full of love and hope through this ministry.
Love,
Tim and Kathy
I am so thrilled to see that you got to see the safe house near Katmandu. Thank you for doing that . I want you to share along with pics when you return to our WMF ladies. Thank you for taking the time to visit them there. Love you guys Shirley
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