INTERCEPT A GIRL AT THE BORDER | NEPAL | STOP HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Betrayed by Trust: A Woman’s Escape from Trafficking and Her Path to Healing

Laxmi faced hardships after her father's death, was assaulted and contracted HIV. Nearly trafficked, she was saved by our team and is now getting the support needed for her and her mother’s health. Laxmi's resilience gives hope for a brighter future.


CHINA | SHENZHEN

Thank you, Shenzhen: The 16th Annual CAPTIVATING Charity Auction

On October 12th, 2024, 500 people gathered for the 16th Annual CAPTIVATING Charity Auction, raising an incredible RMB 1.03 million to support women, children, and families across China.


CAPTIVATING VILLAGE PROJECT | NEPAL

Rima’s Glowing Confidence Through Education

Some girls cannot pursue education, but it does not mean that learning stops there. Our Captivating Village Program (CVP) aims to provide out-of-school girls with a vital opportunity to continue their education in alternative learning environments.


CHINA | PIGS | PIGS FOR POVERTY

The Pigs That Helped Jituo’s Children Stay in School: A Follow-up Visit

Jituo Moseniu, a devoted mother of three, works tirelessly on her farm to provide for her children, but her income of 20,000 yuan (USD 2,824) barely covers their needs. With hope in her heart, Jituo is determined to give her children a brighter future, and the support from the Pig Farming Program is helping her get there.


PHILIPPINES | PHILIPPINES - MANILA SLUM PROJECT | STOP CYBERSEX CRIME

What Do Parents Know About OSAEC? Here’s What We Learned

One of the main tenets of stopping cybersex crime is through education. We ensure that all of our program beneficiaries in the Philippines undergo online awareness programs. During our second meeting and disbursement, 225 parents and guardians from Marytown received essential information on Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC).


CHICKEN FARMING PROJECT | CHINA

Chicken Farming Program Brings Hope to Qumume’s Home

Qumume and her family, despite facing significant financial and health challenges, have found new hope through the Chicken Farming Program. Her husband’s chronic illness and a burdensome loan once made their future uncertain, but with the program’s support, they are beginning to turn things around. The healthy chicks they now raise are a symbol of new possibilities.


HONOR 1000 - MICRO FINANCE PHILIPPINES | PHILIPPINES

No Rainy Days in Cristina’s Sari-Sari Store

When a woman is empowered, she will not fall into desperate measures to make money. Here at Captivating, we aim to protect women in vulnerable groups from sexual exploitation through entrepreneurship.

Our One Hope Microfinance Program has helped numerous mothers elevate their living standards and foster positive change. How...


EMERGENCY RELIEF | NEPAL

Acting Fast Despite Heavy Rains: Roofing Set Distribution and Relief to Lekharka

Many families in countries like Nepal are only one natural disaster away from extreme poverty. Since August 24, several areas in Nepal have been experiencing heavy rains and landslides in multiple locations. One of those areas is Lekharka, Shailung Rural Municipality, situated 3,000 meters above sea level. Its citizens had their homes destroyed by the rains, and local...


PHILIPPINES | PHILIPPINES - MANILA SLUM PROJECT

Aryana, Our Free Tour Guide, Wants to Join MSP

Our Manila Slum Program (MSP) helps alleviate poverty by supporting the schooling of children from vulnerable communities in Manila. Sometimes when we visit communities, the children themselves make it known that they need our help—one of those children is Aryana.

We first met her while conducting a house-to-house...


MY BUSINESS - MY FREEDOM | NEPAL

Til Maya Bhujel’s Newfound Zest For Life

Til Maya Bhujel (38) used to live in the unnecessary shame of being a widow in a Nepalese village. In 2010, her husband lost his life through electrocution as he was working as an electrician. They did not have kids, and the loss of her life partner was harrowing for her. She lost her motivation to live life...