Agape International Missions

Agape International Missions
Abbreviation AIM
Formation 1989
Type NGO
Purpose To rehabilitate former child prostitutes
Location
Director
 Don Brewster
Board Chair
 Bryce Jessup
Affiliations 3Strands
Website agapewebsite.org
Remarks Suspected of being involved in trade.

Agape International Missions (AIM) is a nonprofit organization in Cambodia[1] that was founded by Don Brewster, the organization's Director,[2] in 1989.[3] Bryce Jessup is Board Chair of the organization.[4] Through AIM, Brewster runs a Svay Pak-based rehabilitation center for formerly prostituted children[5] called "Agape Training Center". 41 young women receive rehabilitation and employment through the center.[6] In 2010, William Jessup University student Justin Woodard was killed in a car accident only a few months after leading a short-term mission to Cambodia with AIM.[7] Ballet Rejoice gave a benefit performance in support of AIM in May 2011 at WJU in Rocklin, California.[8] Mastering Life Ministries gave AIM the Pure Passion Award in 2012.[9] 3Strands, another organization opposing human trafficking, is a partner of AIM.[10] Some of the funds from the 2011 Run for Courage went to AIM.[11]

References

  1. ↑ Steve Milne (May 9, 2011). "Area Couple Fighting Sex Slavery In Cambodia". Capital Public Radio. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Don Brewster". Not My Life. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Agape International Missions". The Freedom Registry. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Bryce Jessup Receives Lifetime Achievement Award". Rocklin & Roseville Today. January 21, 2013. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
  5. ↑ Sara Sidner (October 24, 2011). "Cambodian village has disturbing reputation for child sex slavery". CNN. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
  6. ↑ "Campaign: 3 Strands Bracelets for the Agape Training Center". Justice Generation. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Memorial for student killed in Lincoln car crash". Rocklin & Roseville Today. December 2, 2010. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Rocklin Ballet Group performance to raise funds for non-profit". Rocklin & Roseville Today. May 19, 2011. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
  9. ↑ "Agape International Missions Honored with Pure Passion Award". Christian Activities. August 11, 2012. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
  10. ↑ "About Us: 3Strands". 3Strands. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
  11. ↑ "Run For Courage, Inc. announces 2011 beneficiaries". The Folsom Telegraph. September 30, 2011. Retrieved December 14, 2014.