# 81. Courage on the Frontlines of Child Rescue: ORR’s Country Director

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Podcast: [Voice With Action](https://stenobird.com/podcast/voice-with-action-7104486)
Published: 2026-05-26T15:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://voicewithaction.captivate.fm
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## Resource

In this episode, we sit down with our Country Director in West Africa to discuss the realities of anti-trafficking work — the dangers, the victories, and the life-changing impact of rescue and restoration. He shares candidly about the risks involved in confronting traffickers, including the need for security and bodyguards while operating in some of the most dangerous areas. Yet despite the challenges, the reward of seeing children rescued and families transformed makes every risk worthwhile. One of the most inspiring stories comes from a village where child trafficking had become a way of life for nearly every household. Through ongoing rescue efforts, 53 children have already been freed, with plans to expand and welcome even more children into safety next year. This episode also highlights the incredible transformation that happens when hope and faith enter a community. Families who once depended on trafficking are now embracing Christianity, experiencing healing, restoration, and a new future for their children. You’ll hear a touching story that reveals the heartbreaking contrast between trafficked and non-trafficked children — and the powerful difference rescue, love, and faith can make in a child’s life. In This Episode: The dangers of confronting traffickers in West Africa Why rescue work is worth the risk A village transformed through child rescue efforts 53 children rescued from trafficking The role of faith in restoring families and communities Stories of hope, healing, and transformation Learn More and Get Involved: Mission Trip Ultimate Guidebook: Preparing Yourself to Go by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on Amazon . Inspired to Action: How Following the Promptings of Your Heart Can Change the World by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on Amazon Ins…

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