St. John’s Home
The Need
The Roma are an ethnic group in Bulgaria that has suffered persecution for generations. Due to racism and lack of equality, they face severe poverty and widespread unemployment which leads them with limited access to health care, opportunities, and higher education.
We cannot address human trafficking without addressing the compounding issues that allow exploitation to thrive, such as poverty, hunger, racism, unemployment, and the spiritual condition.
Our Mission
As a human trafficking prevention organization, we aim to reach at-risk young women due to poverty, ethnic marginalization, and childhood trauma such as young women aging out of orphan or foster care.
OUR VALUES
- We emphasize the need to model a strong Christian family, with safety and provision of needs
- We are a loving group of people whose core values come from God and His Word
- We believe in seeing people the way God sees them with value, hope, and purpose and to provide opportunities and an “atmosphere of growth” for these God given gifts to thrive
WE PARTNER WITH THE SET FREE MOVEMENT
The Set Free Movement seeks holistic freedom to create new futures and end modern slavery through community-based action and partnership with others.
Who We Serve
We seek to create a safe and secure family environment for marginalized young women in Bulgaria who are vulnerable to human trafficking. We desire to close the gap that exists culturally for young women providing opportunities to reach their fullest potential.
What We Provide
We believe the mission is achieved by providing holistic healing and opportunity for women.
Emotional
- Trauma care/counseling
Physical
- Comfortable family home, food, Medical
- Personal care training, clothing
- Homemaking skills
Spiritual
- Bible training
- Fellowship
Social
- Mentoring
- Discipleship
Academic
- Language classes
- Professional
Job skills
- Vocational training such as sewing, culinary arts, housekeeping, farming, cosmetology, personal finance, and basic business skills
Foster Care Program
We seek to equip and empower nationals to fulfill their vision to serve the most vulnerable in the population, orphans. We provide a supportive community, meaningful training, respite care, and financial assistance to those God has called to be foster parents.
