The mission · Jacó, Costa Rica

Confront exploitation.
Help create another way.

Sex trafficking and sexual exploitation take away safety, choice, and freedom. Your prayers, generosity, and skills can help people pursue a different future through Jesus.

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Beverly listening during a conversation
The reality

Leaving takes more than an open door.

Some people experience trafficking or coercion. Others seek a way out of prostitution while facing financial pressure, limited job options, and unhealthy relationships. Every person’s circumstances are different.

“If I leave this income… then what?”

Food. Rent. Children. A way to earn. Trusted relationships and practical opportunities matter when someone is ready to take a next step.

Help make the next step possible

Our mission

Hope. Opportunity. Freedom.

To bring hope, opportunity, and freedom to men, women and children exploited and trafficked in Costa Rica through the transforming power of love.

We go where people are, listen, and build consistent relationships. We invite people into learning and practical opportunities that fit their strengths, interests, and needs. Jesus is the foundation of this work from beginning to end.

How we serve

Reach • Connect • Grow

Reach

Reach

Presence builds trust.

A cup of coffee. Conversation. Prayer. Showing up consistently communicates: you are seen, you are valued, and your story is not over.

Connect

Connect

Being known opens possibility.

Listen to each person’s story, hopes, strengths, and barriers. Offer mentoring, English practice, and skills training that fit their interests.

Grow

Grow

Opportunity becomes a next step.

Develop practical skills, work readiness, confidence, and independence through mentoring and discipleship. The goal is people equipped to help others move forward.

A vision for sustainable opportunity

Skills. Meaningful work. Greater independence.

Our vision includes mission-related businesses where people can learn transferable skills, build work history, and prepare for outside employment and leadership. We are developing these opportunities as part of the ministry’s long-term vision.

Barefoot Socials vision

Barefoot Socials

A vision for hospitality work, practical training, and mentoring.

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Casa Esperanza boutique hotel vision

Casa Esperanza

A boutique hotel vision combining bridge support, hospitality training, employment, and discipleship.

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Understand the need. Take informed action.

Sex trafficking & exploitation

Understand the terms and why each person’s circumstances matter.

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Hope. Opportunity. Freedom.

Put your faith into action.

Pray. Give. Share your skills. Help make a different future possible through the love of Jesus.