Child survivors need intensive, specialized services that are designed to mitigate the impacts of trauma and restore children to health.

“We do the best we can until we know better. Then, when we know better, we do better.” Rapha International’s approach to prevention is always looking to do better.

Guardians, teachers, social workers, family members, friends, and neighbors play a critical role in providing positive childhood experiences that change the trajectory of a child’s life and how they respond to stress as adults. The more counter-ACEs a child has, the less severe the long-term physical and mental consequences.

ACE’s, or adverse childhood experiences, occur when a child experiences a traumatic event or environmental factors that threaten their sense of safety, stability, and bonding.

May is mental health awareness month. One of Rapha’s goals is to empower survivors of trauma with resources for mental health. In Joplin, MO, where Rapha is headquartered, we provide mental health counseling and community education and support through the Hope and Healing Center, established in 2020.

Rapha International is excited to announce the launch of the Haiti Family Care Network! This new Network is a collaborative effort to support the shift towards family based care in Haiti. Rapha and the Haiti Family Care Network share the vision for all Haitian children and youth to be given the opportunity to thrive in families.

When 15-year-old Hom was brought to Rapha, she was furious. Hom had escaped violent physical and sexual abuse at her home by going with a young man who promised her work at a karaoke bar. She didn’t know that she would be forced to have sex with strangers at the bar…

When 16-year-old Nadia was brought to Rapha’s aftercare campus by local law enforcement, she was terrified. The men who had trafficked and abused her were violent and ruthless. They were part of a gang that routinely punished people for disobedience…

When 7-year-old Jorani was rescued and brought to Rapha International, she was accustomed to living without food or shelter. Abandoned, she lived on the streets of Phenom Pehn where she was often exploited and sexually abused…

When 11-year-old Sopheary arrived at Rapha International, she didn’t want to speak to anyone. She was afraid to trust people she didn’t know, and she didn’t know how to tell anyone how she felt or what she needed…

Come alongside Rapha, as we explore questions like "What is Child Sex Trafficking?", "What is Labor Trafficking?", "What is Domestic Servitude?", and "What is Trafficking in Orphanages?" during Human…

Today, the number of people imprisoned in human trafficking is greater than ever before. There are currently men, women, and children in immediate need of rescue. We have a shared responsibility to help keep our communities, cities, and countries safe…

Everyone at Rapha works to restore justice for the children we serve- restoring justice through healing, through education, through relationships, and through advocacy. As we celebrate the joy and…

After Rachana graduated from Rapha's aftercare program, Rapha's staff continued to care for her and for her family. Social workers helped her family build social networks, economic opportunities, and…

Thank you so much to everyone who was a part of Rapha's Giving Tuesday. We surpassed our goal and raised over $90,000 for young survivors of human trafficking and exploitation!

Join our “Little Dreams” campaign and be the bridge between a child with a dream and the resources they need in order to reach their full potential.

Richard Aal has also partnered with Rapha International with a unique fundraiser at the US Open Racquetball Championship. Richard raises sponsorships for a planking event at the tournament. Last year,…