More and more people are taking notice of the actions we are taking against Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) in the Philippines. The local leaders of Loyola Heights, one of the known neighborhoods in Manila, invited our team to conduct OSAEC awareness training for mothers from other slum areas in the community.
One volunteer from Australia, Nina, and two university students also joined us in our training. Nina shared her personal motivation for volunteering in the Philippines. She and her husband, Sam, were disturbed by the grim reality that Australia is a significant consumer of materials related to OSAEC and felt compelled to take action. Koko, one of the university students who chose OSAEC as the topic for their final paper, shared that the most striking about the seminar is learning that parents are most often the perpetrators in OSAEC cases. Learning more about this heinous crime, she is more determined to have their university involved in raising awareness against OSAEC.
Nina discusses during the training
Nina, on the other hand, shared that she was amazed how the parents were so engaged the whole time, listening and participating in the discussion. Although the majority of the discussion was in Filipino, Nina realized that this was a deeply relevant topic for the community just by observing the parents’ faces.
The recent OSAEC awareness campaign showcased a powerful coalition of government leaders, non-profit organizations, university youth representatives, and concerned citizens from around the globe. Together, they united to condemn the exploitation of children and emphatically advocate for their protection.
This collaborative effort underscores the urgent need for collective action against OSAEC and serves as a beacon of hope in the fight to safeguard the innocence and dignity of every child.
2024 will see Captivating fund education and awareness programs reaching 30,000 women and students in locations considered significantly at risk of cybersex crime and human trafficking.
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Through our Manila Slum Program, Jei returned to school and graduated, while her mother, Jing, completed a cookery course and is now seeking stable work.
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The school leaders at Payatas B fully support our mission to bring online safety education to their school, empowering students to recognize and report abuse.
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As we expand our microfinance program, each client will now receive an OSAEC (Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children) activity booklet with their loan.
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Last month, we invited Joanna and Vic to inspire our student beneficiaries with stories of perseverance, overcoming financial struggles, and pursuing their dreams.
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One of the main tenets of stopping cybersex crime is through education. We ensure that all of our program beneficiaries in the Philippines undergo online awareness programs. During our second meeting and disbursement, 225 parents and guardians from Marytown received essential information on Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC).
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When a woman is empowered, she will not fall into desperate measures to make money. Here at Captivating, we aim to protect women in vulnerable groups from sexual exploitation through entrepreneurship.
Our One Hope Microfinance Program has helped numerous mothers elevate their living standards and foster positive change. How...
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