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
7 August 2025
Shao Jiawei Teaches Beyond Music
Volunteer teacher Shao Jiawei led rural preschoolers to Chengdu, where they proudly…
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6 August 2025
Lenny Bounces Back From Pandemic Woes
Lenny rebuilt her life post-pandemic through our One Hope Microfinance Program, now…
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5 August 2025
What Is Child Exploitation? Definition, Types, and How To Help.
Child exploitation takes many forms: sexual, criminal, labor, online. Learn the signs and…
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4 August 2025
Educating A Future Educator
Li Ming rises above poverty and hardship through our One More Year Scholarship Program,…
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31 July 2025
Mamata Rana Moves Mountains With Her Resilience
Widowed and once struggling, Mamata now leads and inspires women in Nepal thanks to our…
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29 July 2025
5 Marytown Scholars Graduate
Marytown joined our Manila Slum Program last year. Now 225 girls are back in school, with…
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23 July 2025
A Mother Who Never Gives Up Is The Real Miracle
In rural China, Shizhaniuxi uses pig farming skills to support her five kids’ education,…
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22 July 2025
Human Trafficking Awareness In Student Clubs
In rural Nepal, our Captivating Village Development Program taught 93 students how to…
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18 July 2025
Training Hope Worldwide Philippines’ Staff Against OSAEC
We trained Hope Worldwide staff on OSAEC, equipping 7 centers with 6,000 booklets to help…
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