One Act.
Endless Impact.
Captivating International's mission is to break generational chains of poverty and transform lives by empowering women, educating children, and elevating communities.
The Problem
Many girls, young women, and mothers in developing countries still face the unseen, pervasive challenges of poverty, limited access to education, or even the looming threat of online sexual abuse and human trafficking. Their voices go unheard, their dreams eclipsed by the shadows of exploitation, and their potential trapped by systemic barriers.

1.9 million Nepalis are vulnerable to human trafficking.
According to the 2022 NHRC Nepal Report, around 40,300 Nepalis, predominantly women and girls, were victims of trafficking in the last two years. They are prepared to risk everything for a better life.

20 million Filipinos live in extreme poverty.
The Philippines is ranked the #1 country in the world for cyber-sex crime against children. Desperate circumstances cause desperate choices.

Economic constraints and harsh living conditions are preventing progress.
Disadvantaged families living in mountainous regions of Western China struggle to make ends meet. Graduating senior high school is a fragile dream for many.
Be a part of the solution, protect lives, and transform futures!
Born into challenging circumstances, women and children in remote areas face immediate and desperate obstacles. Without external assistance, they remain trapped. Captivating International breaks these barriers and unleashes transformative impact with the three E’s.

Empower Women
Through our microfinance and skills development initiatives, we strive to break the chains of poverty and exploitation that hold back women and girls in vulnerable communities.



Educate Children
From scholarship initiatives to awareness campaigns, we ensure that children in high-risk communities have the knowledge and critical thinking skills needed for a brighter and safer tomorrow.

Elevate Communities
Captivating works to strengthen communities by promoting economic development, advocating for gender equality, and engaging in advocacy efforts to raise awareness about human trafficking. By addressing the underlying socio-economic factors that contribute to trafficking, we create safer and more resilient communities.

Your one act of kindness goes a long way and creates endless impact.
Basic life necessities that we take for granted represent major hurdles for 900 million people in the world. Most of them possess as much individual capability as you and I. Unfortunately, they were born into a life with few options. Let’s work together to help end their poverty.
Andrew Colquhoun, Co-Founder and CEO
Our Impact in Action: Current Initiatives
Through our comprehensive programs and initiatives, we will continue to empower women, educate children, and elevate communities, creating lasting change for those in need.
*Total lives progressed since 2007.
14
PROGRAMS
219
COMMUNITIES
31,247
*TOTAL LIVES
Where We Work
STORIES OF INSPIRATION
12 September 2025
Challenging Midterm Exam Inspires Participants To Work Harder
The Husky Energy Tailoring Skills Program trainees faced their toughest midterm: turning…
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12 September 2025
Binisha Finds A Safe Village
Binisha, 16, found hope & safety at our Women's Safe Haven and Vocational Center after…
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11 September 2025
Teacher Luo Xialei Opens Kids’ Minds To Life Beyond The Mountains
Volunteer teacher Luo Xialei inspires shy kids in China’s Daliang Mountains to dream big,…
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10 September 2025
Basketball Clinic by Kaleb and Johnny
77 boys in our Manila Slum Program communities joined a basketball clinic with Aussie…
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7 September 2025
Endless “Kasasa” From Jike Quge
Jike Quge’s chicks now thrive thanks to training, giving her income for school supplies…
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5 September 2025
Stellar Student Sakil Leads The Children’s Club
Shy student Sakil, 15, now leads his Children’s Club, building confidence, inspiring…
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4 September 2025
“Harmless” Posting? You Could Be Risking Children’s Online Safety
Some posts can put kids at risk. Protect children from OSAEC by keeping accounts private,…
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2 September 2025
MSP Growing Bigger and Stronger: Onto Our Third Community!
Our Manila Slum Program just expanded to Daantubo, Quezon City, our largest community…
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1 September 2025
Studying For A Dream of A Safer Community
Mahaiwu, a One More Year scholar, dreams of becoming her family’s first lawyer, breaking…
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