“Learn to do right; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow’s cause.” Isaiah 1:17

What is International Justice Mission?

I recently graduated from Wheaton with a double major in Psychology and Spanish. God has recently opened a door for me to use my education to serve others facing injustice in a developing country. I have been accepted to intern with IJM at their office in La Paz, Bolivia. I will be serving as an Aftercare Intern supporting women and children survivors who have been rescued from sexual abuse or violence. I first heard about IJM from my cousin who also did an internship with them and encouraged me to apply. In the process of applying and researching the organization, I fell in love with its mission. I believe that IJM is the perfect fit for me in pursuing my passion to fight injustice.

The mission of International Justice Mission (IJM) is to protect people from violence by rescuing victims, bringing criminals to justice, restoring survivors to safety and strength, and helping local law enforcement build a safe future that lasts.

My internship is unpaid as I learn from, support, and serve the existing staff in Bolivia. Therefore, I need to raise $24,500 to cover my expenses of my involvement in supporting and caring for the women and children. I am looking for people who believe in me and the mission of IJM and desire to partner with me as I support and serve the existing staff in Bolivia. Please prayerfully consider how God might want you to come alongside me in fighting to end violence and, in the meantime, to compassionately care for those who have been caught within its evil grasps.

Some helpful facts:

• Violence affects millions of women and children around the world.
• Globally, nearly 1 in 5 girls is sexually abused at least once in her life.
• Worldwide, up to 50% of sexual assaults are committed against girls under 16 years old.
• In Bolivia, 75% of women (ages 15 and older) reported experiencing a form of violence in their lives.

IJM’s global impact

• 21,800+ victims relieved from sexual and domestic violence.
• 2,800+ women and children restored to safety and strength through IJM’s aftercare program and partners since 2013.

IJM’s impact in Bolivia since 2006:

• 2,300+ children relieved from sexual violence.
• 490 survivors restored by aftercare services.
• 760+ criminals convicted for sexual violence and related crimes.