OUR MISSION

JOY International is dedicated to the prevention of child trafficking and to the freedom, healing, and empowerment of trafficked children, teens, and young adults worldwide.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to see each captive set free from a life of slavery to experience the true joy of reaching their greatest potential in every area of life.

OUR VALUES

SEEK JUSTICE

We are tenacious, determined, and resilient in our pursuit of freedom for enslaved and trafficked persons. We are consistent, prioritizing long-term success over short-term gain. We advocate for the oppressed and enslaved while honoring them as autonomous and unique individuals made in God's image. We honor survivors by not exploiting their stories, honor others by not publicly criticizing them, and honor the Lord in our words and deeds. We are marked by integrity, we are transparent and do the things we say we will do. 

LOVE MERCY

We work from rest, we prioritize Sabbath and guard against burnout through personal health and self-care. We prioritize the health and relationships of our own families first,  understanding that building a better world starts in our own homes (what good is it to gain the world but lose your soul, what good is it to "save" others but lose our families?). We are quick to forgive when other organizations, co-workers, partners, or clients fail us or wrong us. 

WALK HUMBLY

We collaborate and cooperate with others. We understand that we cannot do this work alone. We are humble, we understand that we do not always have the best answers, thus we rely on each other and our partners to complete our work. We are honest with our limitations, using our “No" to prioritize the things we have said "Yes" to. We know that we do not save anyone, (only God can save), we simply partner with his ongoing work in the mission that He has given us. Our faith is the core of who we are and is emphasized by our reliance on God.