I have the privilege to travel to Moldova in late June of this year with my parents and a group from church to conduct a summer camp for vulnerable children who Justice and Mercy International (JMI) ministers to throughout the year. Our family has been sponsoring children in Moldova for many years, and we are hoping to get to meet our student who is currently living in a transitional living home there when we visit!

I’ve been fortunate to go on mission trips in the U.S. the past two years, and God has used those to really draw me closer to him. I’m so excited to see how He can use me on this trip.

Moldova is the poorest and smallest country from the former Soviet Union and has very high rates of human trafficking. It is about the size of Maryland and it has a very weak economy. Many people leave the country to find jobs, often leaving children behind. This poor economic system is also a contributing factor that leads to the high percentage of Moldovan children and women who fall victim to human trafficking in Europe.

We will be going to help identify the most vulnerable through camp programs. Camps include Bible study, music, games, crafts, and life skills and allow us to share the love and hope of Jesus with all the participating children.

Please pray for us as we go that God would protect us and keep us healthy. I would also ask that you pray that God would work in our lives and the lives of the children and everyone else that we will encounter.

If you feel led to contribute toward my trip, I truly appreciate it.

Thanks for your love and prayers.

Love,

Claire