As you may have read…
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Open Gate International had the pleasure of partnering with Strong Foundations Moldova to provide ten young men with some fantastic opportunities this summer.
The program, entitled “Safe Summer” was designed to keep these young men from leaving Moldova in search of work over the summer – thus decreasing their vulnerability to human trafficking and other forms of exploitation.
When the dorms close for the season, many students leave for countries like Russia in search of work. It is illegal for underage youth to work full time in another nation officially, meaning many times, they go and work very hard all summer for little or no pay – labor exploitation.
This program provided them not only with physical safety but also ample opportunities for personal growth and fun!
Repairing a Fence
Volunteering
Some of the Safe Summer guys volunteering their time in a village to fix a woman’s fence that protects her garden from animals.
The woman’s fence is fully repaired! Way to go!
Extreme!
Summer Camp
One of the guys participating in an obstacle course at an extreme camp in Moldova.
Some of the Safe Summer guys at a summer camp in Moldov
Giving
Some of the Safe Summer guys giving watermelons to villagers
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