502. Helping Victims of Injustice | Connecting Clip of the Week
Dec 22, 2023
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Haejin Fujimura, leader of Embers International, discusses their work in protecting victims of injustice. They share personal stories, including a heartbreaking encounter with a young woman forced into prostitution. The importance of supporting trafficking victims and their families is emphasized, along with the inspiring story of Sahasim Bers, a center for generational restoration. The challenges faced by children from slums and their initiatives to address education issues are also explored.
God's timing plays a significant role in guiding individuals towards fulfilling their purpose.
Education plays a crucial role in breaking the cycle of systemic oppression and empowering underprivileged children.
Deep dives
Empowering victims of injustice
The podcast episode features a conversation between Paul Tripp and Hygien Fujimora, discussing her work as the leader of Embers International. Embers International is an organization committed to protecting, restoring, and empowering victims of injustice, particularly in India. Hygien shares her journey of becoming an advocate for anti-human trafficking and her encounters with victims trapped in brothels, including children who are born into these horrific circumstances. She talks about the need for holistic support for these victims and the work her organization does to provide care, education, legal aid, and empowerment for those in need.
The importance of God's timing
One of the key insights discussed in the podcast is the importance of God's timing. Hygien emphasizes that throughout her journey, God's timing has always been perfect, aligning her path with the vision given to her. She shares how meeting Gary Haugen from International Justice Mission affirmed her calling even before she started her law school. Hygien's story highlights the way God orchestrates events and opportunities in people's lives, guiding them towards fulfilling their purpose.
Addressing systemic oppression through education
Another significant point highlighted in the podcast is the issue of systemic oppression and the role of education in breaking the cycle. Hygien explains the challenges faced by underprivileged children, particularly those born into brothels, in accessing quality education. To address this, her organization provides daycare services for children, focusing on their physical and emotional well-being. They also support these children in obtaining proper identification documents and enroll them in private schools to ensure they receive the education they deserve. Through education, they aim to empower these children and break the chains of generational exploitation and poverty.
In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and guest Haejin Fujimura discuss her work leading Embers International, an organization committed to protecting, restoring, and empowering victims of injustice.
To hear more of their story, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 026 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.
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