Agape International Missions
Abbreviation | AIM |
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Formation | 1989 |
Type | NGO |
Purpose | To rehabilitate former child prostitutes |
Location |
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Director | Don Brewster |
Board Chair | Bryce Jessup |
Affiliations | 3Strands |
Website |
agapewebsite |
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
- ↑ Steve Milne (May 9, 2011). "Area Couple Fighting Sex Slavery In Cambodia". Capital Public Radio. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
- ↑ "Don Brewster". Not My Life. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
- ↑ "Agape International Missions". The Freedom Registry. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
- ↑ "Bryce Jessup Receives Lifetime Achievement Award". Rocklin & Roseville Today. January 21, 2013. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
- ↑ Sara Sidner (October 24, 2011). "Cambodian village has disturbing reputation for child sex slavery". CNN. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
- ↑ "Campaign: 3 Strands Bracelets for the Agape Training Center". Justice Generation. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
- ↑ "Memorial for student killed in Lincoln car crash". Rocklin & Roseville Today. December 2, 2010. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
- ↑ "Rocklin Ballet Group performance to raise funds for non-profit". Rocklin & Roseville Today. May 19, 2011. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
- ↑ "Agape International Missions Honored with Pure Passion Award". Christian Activities. August 11, 2012. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
- ↑ "About Us: 3Strands". 3Strands. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
- ↑ "Run For Courage, Inc. announces 2011 beneficiaries". The Folsom Telegraph. September 30, 2011. Retrieved December 14, 2014.