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Myths that Perpetuate Trafficking (and Facts that Break Chains) Part Three in a three-part series Today, at least 50 million people are... -
From the desk of Rebecca McDonald, founder & president of Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int'l): WAR, Int'l and our nation... -
Be the One Who Knows: Equip Yourself to Recognize and Respond to Human Trafficking Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int’l) invites... -
Liz Midkiff had a simple yet profound vision: fight human trafficking through educating young women. The first program started in... -
Myths that Perpetuate Trafficking (and Facts that Break Chains) Part Two in a three-part series Today, at least 50 million people are... -
March 8, 2025 Why We Celebrate This year, the United Nations’ designation of March 8th as International Women’s Day is celebrating its... -
Presidential Message: Rebecca McDonald “Our commitment is for the House of WAR to be a sanctuary. We ofter see a spike... -
February 11, 2025 In the European Union – and increasingly around the world – the second Tuesday of February is celebrated... -
By Becky McDonald, Founder & President -January 2025 2024 IN REVIEW Dear WARriors: The “dirty little secret” of 150 years of government and ministry... -
January is Human Trafficking Prevention & Awareness Month. As part of our January Campaign to bring awareness, Women At Risk, International... -
January is Human Trafficking Prevention & Awareness Month. As part of the January Campaign of Women at Risk, International (WAR, Int'l)... -
January is Human Trafficking Prevention & Awareness Month. As part of our January Campaign to bring awareness, Women At Risk, International... -
(inspired by two survivors stories she heard) Author: Liz, a survivor Liz is a survivor of human sex trafficking. She was groomed... -
IT IS MORE THAN A NECKLACE From one mother to another this means WAR Author: Liz, a survivor Liz is a survivor of... -
By Becky McDonald, Founder & President -January 2024 2023 IN REVIEW Dear WARriors: WHAT A YEAR THIS HAS BEEN! It’s been a wild ride... -
Title: The Love of a Father: My Calling for a Higher Purpose Date: June 2024 Author: Noah This Father’s Day I can’t help... -
March 8th | International Women’s Day International Women’s Day is a global celebration of women's social, economic, cultural, and political achievements.... -
Author: Erin, a survivor Erin is a survivor of human sex trafficking. She was groomed and trafficked by a fake boyfriend... -
Whereas statistical information and reporting are helpful with understanding the issues as solutions are sought, focusing merely on the numbers... -
EMAIL: October 17, 2023 Dear Devoted WARriors, Giving Tuesday 2023 is around the corner, and Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int’l) is... -
Working to raise donations for Women At Risk, International's 911 Rescue Fund, we want to share the impact your contributions... -
Author: Emily, WAR, Int’l Intern What initially brought me to WAR was my interest in the anti-trafficking and anti-sexual exploitation movement... -
Intro: Rebecca McDonald, founder & president of WAR, Int'l Author: Pearl, a child survivor As of mid-August, over 1,000 people have watched... -
Author: Rachel, WAR, Int’l Intern Before coming to intern at Women At Risk, International (WAR), I knew little about WAR, and... -
Author: Haley, WAR, Int’l Intern When talking with Women At Risk International (WAR, Int’l) founder and president Becky McDonald, she suggested... -
Pearl is a survivor (and learning to be thriver and joy based) of sexual (and other) abuses throughout her childhood... -
March 2023 Imagine for a moment, working long hours into the night, your back hurting, your lungs stinging from the spicy... -
March 8th is celebrated globally as International Women’s Day. Yes, celebrate the women in your life! However, International Women’s Day is... -
Bring Fresh Beginnings March 2023 Hello, WARriors! As the old saying goes, if March comes in like a lion, it will go out... -
February has much to offer! February 2023 Happy February, WARriors! Love is in the air, mingled with flowers and candies and boxes of... -
- A presidential message and real rescues, read here. - Join us on the 4th Monday of the month for... -
By Becky McDonald, Founder & President -January 2023 The WAR Chest Boutique carries a fun deck of cards with a variety of... -
By Becky McDonald, Founder & President -January 2023 2022 IN REVIEW Dear WARriors: In hindsight, I can see God’s hand reaching forward to embrace... -
January 11, 2023 (Note: This article includes Stories of Healing.) There are many reports and statistics available regarding the number of human... -
January 2023 Happy New Year, WARriors! Let’s ring in the new year with purpose! Remember, you are the ones who make it... -
For the last few years, January has been named National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. January is also known... -
December 2022 Season's Greetings, WARriors! We wanted to take this opportunity to thank each member of the WAR family for your support... -
“Most stories are never told due to their danger and confidentiality…but because of you, they’re real rescues.” Becky McDonald November... -
At the WAR Chest Boutique! #BlackFriday2022 Want to make a statement this coming holiday season? Then stay tuned for the Nov 24th Set...
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How is it that November is already upon us? This month kicks off the beginning of the holiday season, and... -
EMAIL: October 25, 2022 Dear Faithful WARriors, As you may know, Giving Tuesday started as an idea in response to #BlackFriday and... -
October 2022 As the days grow crisp and the leaves begin to turn, the world about us is aglow with autumn... -
Author: VoyageMichigan Magazine September 2022 Today we’d like to introduce you to Rebecca McDonald. Hi Rebecca, we’d love for you to... -
Author: Kayla, WAR, Int’l Intern September 2022 As a teenager in my late teens, I call out for the injustice being done... -
September 2022 What a summer it has been here at WAR, Int'l. In June we launched our 1st Mystery Box, and... -
Author: Rebecca McDonald, Founder & President My experiences of rescuing survivors of horrific abuse and teaching them to work with dignity... -
August 2022 We know you want to make the most of your time so we're here to help you relish the... -
July 2022 Christmas In July As the temperatures outside reach record highs, we're excited to bring you Christmas in July! Featuring a... -
July 2022 PARTY WITH A PURPOSE! This summer, keep cool and party on by hosting a WAR Chest Boutique pop-up party! You’ll... -
Author: Rebecca McDonald, President & Founder June 2022 TEA FOR TWO A Nurturing Ritual: There’s a deep joy in the ritual of tea.... -
Posted: June 1, 2022 Summer, summer, summertime! We've all been waiting for it, and WAR, Int'l is here to help you... -
Author: Rebecca McDonald, Founder & President May 1, 2022 This Mother’s Day, I want to celebrate the women who never mothered a... -
Author: A Dear Survivor April 12, 2022 This, I Believe Over 10 years ago, NPR had a radio show called “This, I Believe.”... -
Impact is defined as having a significant or major effect (Miriam-Webster). Impact can be linking arms with your friends to host... -
Author: Rebecca McDonald, Founder & President As I’ve traveled the world, I have heard of horrific stories of the lack of... -
Author: A Dear Survivor February 21, 2022 Merriam Webster defines the essential meaning of love as “a feeling of strong or constant... -
By Rebecca McDonald, Founder & President February 10, 2022 Gruesome? Yes. Romantic? … Definitely! What man restores the sight of a blind girl,... -
By Becky McDonald, President & Founder January 20, 2022 2021 By The Numbers And the Unheralded Heroes! Looking... -
Raising 4 kids around the world, we "lived off the land." We did NOT take "America" in a container overseas... -
Today I wept…again…as I signed a receipt from an inmate of prison with a history of abusing others. He sends... -
By Becky McDonald, President & Founder October 14, 2020 My office millennials tell me there is an "issue" brewing on the internet.... -
Civilian First Responder Conference: A "Valuable Day of Learning" by Ron Garrett | Guest Writer & WAR volunteer Did you know that last... -
By Becky McDonald, President & Founder July 4, 2018 This week the Military’s highest honor, the Medal of Honor, was awarded to... -
by Whitney Kristine Tompkins, guest writer June 2018 These days, I find it incredibly difficult to shuffle through the darkness that... -
Brittany Swart, WAR, Int'l Intern June 19, 2018 As the black SUV pulled up, the crowd pulled out their cameras and phones,... -
Congress Passes Online Sex Trafficking Bill; FBI Shuts Down Backpage Brittany Swart, WAR, Int’l Intern April 20, 2018 Warning: This article contains links...
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How Can You Make a Difference? By Ana Marie Bohr, WAR, Int'l Staff Writer January 11, 2018 Human trafficking is going on all... -
By Darius Hall | WAR, Int'l Intern As October begins to dwindle down, many people look forward to festivities at the... -
By Alexa Narsh, WAR, In’tl Intern The year is 1847 and slavery is a prevalent force in American society, yet tucked... -
Reports from our partners in Texas, Florida, and the Caribbean By: Darius Hall, Intern and Bethany Winkel, Senior Staff Writer With several partners...
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Trading Staff Sweat for Camper Sponsorships By Bethany Winkel, WAR, Int'l Staff Writer July 24, 2017 Colorful charts in the staff break room.... -
By Bethany Winkel, WAR, Int’l Staff Writer Here at Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int’l) headquarters, we hear many real-life stories... -
June 8th, 6:30-8:30PM 2017-06-08 18:30:00 2017-06-08 20:30:00 America/New_York Acoustic Mic Night: 2DOGS Come support women, children, and men at risk locally and globally while listening to... -
By Alyssa Evans, WAR, In’tl Intern Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int’l) celebrates motherhood year round by caring for women and... -
Join the Tea Trade Cafe for a 12-week summer music series every Thursday night from June 8th to August 24th.... -
By Brittany Jacobson, WAR, Int’l Staff Writer When Women At Risk, International comes alongside an organization, particularly a safehouse, we immediately... -
By: Alyssa Evans, WAR, Int’l Intern Facts: The month of April is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The U.S. Department of... -
How Our Peruvian Partners are Coping (and What You Can Do to Help) By Ellie McLellan, WAR, Int’l Intern and Bethany Winkel, WAR,...
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By Bethany Winkel, WAR, Int’l Staff Writer No one had ever made Maria feel special. Never before had she been... -
A candid conversation with mothers & daughters on sexuality and self-image. Join us for a time of learning how to... -
How to turn #MyFreedomDay into #MillionsFreedomDay What does freedom mean to you? Does it mean having the power to think... -
Across the globe, March 8 is celebrated as International Women’s Day. This celebration of women can serve as a great... -
You never know when you might come across someone in need of your help. For one flight attendant, it happened... -
Women At Risk, International is excited to announce the recent release of our first CD project, Voices of WAR. You... -
It’s that time of year again, and everyone is gearing up for Super Bowl LI. The Patriots will be battling... -
Want to fight human trafficking? There’s an app for that. We can hold a miracle of modern technology in the palm... -
Sunday, April 23rd DONATE Walk, run, or strut with #teamwar in the annual Gazelle Girl run as we strive to raise $50k... -
An Update on Our Partners in Haiti Hurricane Matthew has destroyed what many people have fought to build. For more than four...
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On his way back from Amsterdam, Backpage.com CEO Carl Ferrer was arrested on a California warrant in Texas upon landing...
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Checking labels has never felt so guilt-driven. by Meredith Sweet | WAR, Int'l intern It used to be that people never questioned... -
WAR, Int’l invites you to stop into the brand new Tea Trade Café for breakfast from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00... -
If the Crown Fits A day with Liz Curtis Higgs Join us on November 5, 2016, for a full day of laughter... -
For three weeks every September, one of the largest art events in the world, ArtPrize, takes over the city of... -
President and Founder of Women At Risk, International, Becky McDonald, recently spoke at Cornerstone University for their 2016 Commencement ceremony.... -
Thousands of women in Mexico are exploited in the thriving underground sex industry every year. Because of police negligence and...
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Wonderful News An Update from the President July, 2016 Wonderful news! Sweetie has been picked up by her nation’s version of Child Protective... -
By Bethany Winkel, WAR, Int’l Staff Writer A bewildered teen, having recently aged out of the orphanage that had been her... -
Sparrows seem to be rather ordinary, simple birds compared to the flashy, exotic varieties around the world. They aren’t considered... -
Weeknights, as many families are eating, playing games or watching Prime Time, women around the U.S. prepare to care for... -
THANK YOU FOR A SOLD OUT EVENT Celebration Cinema North, (Wave Room and Theatre) 2121 Celebration Dr NE, GR 49525 June 28, 2016 Ticket Price: $20 Doors... -
The deadliest quake in South America since 1999 recently shook Ecuador. Authorities continue to count the dead, and that number...
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As believers in Christ, we believe in the power of prayer. We believe that prayer breaks strongholds and can set... -
On March 2, legislation was approved by the Michigan House, forcing many public places to begin posting human trafficking notices....
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“No one came looking because I never went missing” – Jen Spry Human trafficking is real and ever-present, right here in... -
February is known for many things: Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year, the beginning of Mardi Gras, and even Groundhog Day....
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For the last few years, January has been named National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. In fact, the President... -
Refugees. We see them in the news, on magazine covers, in our social media feeds. There are more than 15...
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Women At Risk, International is passionate about change—about bringing hope to the broken, freedom to the oppressed, and dignity to... -
In the United States, we don’t normally think of acid as a weapon. Yet, thanks to its easy and cheap... -
It’s that time of the year again! Join us at WAR Chest Boutique for pre-holiday pampering and shopping with a... -
Change in Our Own Back Yard The Story of WAR, Int'l's U.S. Training Center Bethany Winkel | Staff Writer “I don't know what... -
I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples. –Mother Teresa Uganda... -
Pornography. What do you think of when you hear that word? For many wives of pornography addicts, this word sends... -
Maly and her friend Choum peer anxiously around the huge, sugar-flower covered wedding cake, straining for glimpses of the expo...
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Have you always wanted to take a self-defense class? Well now is your chance! Women At Risk, International will be... -
This event will feature local survivor Theresa Flores: a woman who was trafficked out of her own home at the... -
Film Premiere Grand Rapids, MI – September, 2015 – Women At Risk, International will be hosting a film premiere on Tuesday, September 15, at the Grand... -
Empowerment, a basic need to be able to work with dignity, has often been unfulfilled for many of the women... -
Winter in the Highlands of Vietnam can be brutal. Weather conditions are harsh. Many of the children do not have... -
GRAND RAPIDS – Lady Godiva’s Showgirls closes in GR In the dark corners of strip clubs all across the country, traffickers... -
Some of you have been anticipating our annual sale all year. Well, we have good news for you: you can... -
Nobody likes to do chores. Working is just no fun when you could be playing with your friends. But lots... -
A look at hope & healing Fluorescent light bathes the room, spilling onto the black tables and empty, cushioned, swivel chairs.... -
It is no secret that our volunteers are the backbone and foundation of this organization. The precious time and talent... -
Party with purpose! This summer, keep cool and party on by hosting a product party with Women at Risk! You’ll receive... -
A Look into the Psyche of Traffickers In September 2005, a new crime show was aired on TV. Rather than focusing... -
Summer blesses us with a renewed sense of freedom. We dust off our shorts and flip flops, swing open the... -
Giving in everyday life Sometimes giving can be tricky. When you’re already paying for food, clothing, heating, internet, water, gas, education,...
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WAR, Int’l shares a vision that is dynamic. Moving against the grain, we press on, investing time, energy, and hope...
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Host a Mother’s Day party with purpose! This May, what better way to celebrate Mother’s Day with your mom or daughter... -
A letter from our president Dear Prayer Warriors, Get down on your knees fast! Pray hard. Stop what you are doing and... -
Every year, hundreds of thousands immigrate to America. For many, America is the land of opportunity where they can make...
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Spring Break provides an ideal excuse to escape from home. With the kids out of school, you can trade dreary,...
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Cassie was just an infant when her biological parents abandoned her. From that point on, she was carted from abusive... -
Join the journey of rescue! It’s easy to feel discouraged when you think about the millions of people who are trafficked... -
Taking action during trafficking awareness month When the alarm clock forces your feet to escape their cave of warm blankets, the... -
Prayer Needed for Overseas Travel Dear WARriors, During the cold month of January, WAR, Int’l president, Becky McDonald, will be... -
Date: March 23rd, 2013 Time: 9am-12pm; *Registration begins at 8:30am Location: WAR Chest Boutique 2790 44th St SW│Wyoming, MI 49519 Cost: Suggested donation of $5 *All... -
Attention WAR family! This article is a call to urgent action to all our prayer warriors: an extraordinarily harsh monsoon... -
Worldwide, babies are sold, some as young as two-weeks old and for as little as $25.00. WAR, Int’l is committed... -
When it comes to sexual slavery and exploitation of children, Americans tend to view it as a problem somewhere else....
