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Today's speaker was Lew Anderson from the Destiny Rescue organization. This Christian faith-based group has a vision to end the sexual exploitation and trafficking of children around the world. They perform one-on-one rescues of children from red light districts, brothels and sexually abusive situations. They follow that with providing children the intensive care and love they need to recover from the traumatic effects of their abuse . They also provide medical help, counseling, schooling, vocational training to get kids integrated back into society. They have rescued over 5,000 children and young adults. Last year alone the number was 1,400 because of the fact that they have begun doing group raids in addition to individual rescues. Destiny Rescue has operations in Thailand, Cambodia, the Dominican Republic, the Philippines, India and other locations that remain undisclosed for security purposes. They have offices in three donor nations: United States, Australia and New Zealand. They have received a Rotary Global Grant in support of their work. Individual donations are also highly appreciated.
In addition to his work as Regional Manager of Destiny Rescue USA, Lew is an ordained minister and recently served as a pastor in Northfield, MN.