On today's World Changing Wednesday post, I want to share about an organization that I hold very dear to my heart, as it is located in Asia, which owns a piece of my heart, and I got to visit this organization when I lived in Asia; Eden Ministries.
Eden began in a very simple way: two housewives with only one evening a week to spare had a desire to do something about human trafficking in their city. They began to prayer-walk around the red light areas and build relationships with all those involved in the sex industry. The vision was to bring God’s love to everyone involved in the sex industry and to see them set free. Twelve years later, they have created multiple shelters in major trafficking hubs in Asia, established an international jewelry business and witnessed thousands of people from the sex industry be impacted with God’s love.
Eden began in a very simple way: two housewives with only one evening a week to spare had a desire to do something about human trafficking in their city. They began to prayer-walk around the red light areas and build relationships with all those involved in the sex industry. The vision was to bring God’s love to everyone involved in the sex industry and to see them set free. Twelve years later, they have created multiple shelters in major trafficking hubs in Asia, established an international jewelry business and witnessed thousands of people from the sex industry be impacted with God’s love.
Watch this video. I promise you will cry.
When I was living in China, I actually got to meet one of the founders of this beautiful organization! I was able to go to one of their offices, and meet some of the girls while they were making the jewelry! I also got to purchase some of their lovely jewelry.
Eden is not a charity; taking donations from people then handing them out to the girls. No, Eden uses their international jewelry business as a platform. They provide career and skill training- empowering women for a new life and future. They continually innovate prevention and outreach programs- transforming entire communities. Eden is a voice to the oppressed, a light to the darkness. They restore freedom for the captives of Asia’s red light districts through holistic programs- transforming body, mind and spirit. There's no hand-outs or donations! Every time you shop at Eden, you are helping pay these girls' wages, as jewelry makers!
Eden is not a charity; taking donations from people then handing them out to the girls. No, Eden uses their international jewelry business as a platform. They provide career and skill training- empowering women for a new life and future. They continually innovate prevention and outreach programs- transforming entire communities. Eden is a voice to the oppressed, a light to the darkness. They restore freedom for the captives of Asia’s red light districts through holistic programs- transforming body, mind and spirit. There's no hand-outs or donations! Every time you shop at Eden, you are helping pay these girls' wages, as jewelry makers!
Most of these girls have been either forced, or tricked into it prostitution. Some even sold into slavery by their own family! With every purchase you make, you get a card with one of these girls' real-life stories on it. Eden's website also has some of their stories that you can read here.
After learning about this company and all they do, you might now be asking yourself, "How can I help? What can I do?!!"
1. Shop!
I loooove buying products from Eden! Not only is every piece absolutely gorgeous, but I know that my money is changing lives! Shopping at Eden is a true win-win!
I buy from Eden every chance I get; Birthdays, Christmas, even my bridesmaids gifts for my wedding are from Eden!
Next time you need a gift for any occasion, go to Eden!
Shop here.
I loooove buying products from Eden! Not only is every piece absolutely gorgeous, but I know that my money is changing lives! Shopping at Eden is a true win-win!
I buy from Eden every chance I get; Birthdays, Christmas, even my bridesmaids gifts for my wedding are from Eden!
Next time you need a gift for any occasion, go to Eden!
Shop here.
2. Host a Party
Hosting an Eden Party is kind of like a Mary Kay, or Tupperware Party!
When you host an Eden Evening in your home or church, your efforts truly make a difference in the lives of the women at Eden. Proceeds from your jewelry sales go directly back to pay for safe shelter, fair wages, counseling, and vocational training for the rescued women employed in Eden's workshop.
Eden will send you everything you need to host a fun and meaningful event, including:
Me and my mom are planning on doing this sometime after I'm married.
Go here and fill out the form at the bottom to get started!
Hosting an Eden Party is kind of like a Mary Kay, or Tupperware Party!
When you host an Eden Evening in your home or church, your efforts truly make a difference in the lives of the women at Eden. Proceeds from your jewelry sales go directly back to pay for safe shelter, fair wages, counseling, and vocational training for the rescued women employed in Eden's workshop.
Eden will send you everything you need to host a fun and meaningful event, including:
- Eden Brochures
- Eden Jewelry Catalogs & Order Forms
- 5-minute Eden DVD
- Eden Jewelry!
Me and my mom are planning on doing this sometime after I'm married.
Go here and fill out the form at the bottom to get started!
Thank you so much for reading this! I hope it has offered a little inspiration, and a little something to think about on your Wednesday.
3. Be an Advocate
I am hopefully going to be starting doing this soon!
Eden says this about becoming an advocate;
"Would you like to become more involved and speak up on behalf of the women that Eden Ministry serves in Asia?
Become an Eden Advocate. Share stories on behalf of the ministry and the women we minister to, sell the jewelry that has been made by the women who left prostitution, and earn 20% commission on all your sales as a thank-you for partnering with us to rescue and empower exploited women.
Find venues and events in your community to share about Eden, select the jewelry that will sell well in your community we will send it to you. We help set you up with the jewelry and promotion materials."
If this sounds like something you might like, go here and fill out the form at the bottom of the page to get more information on becoming an advocate!
I am hopefully going to be starting doing this soon!
Eden says this about becoming an advocate;
"Would you like to become more involved and speak up on behalf of the women that Eden Ministry serves in Asia?
Become an Eden Advocate. Share stories on behalf of the ministry and the women we minister to, sell the jewelry that has been made by the women who left prostitution, and earn 20% commission on all your sales as a thank-you for partnering with us to rescue and empower exploited women.
Find venues and events in your community to share about Eden, select the jewelry that will sell well in your community we will send it to you. We help set you up with the jewelry and promotion materials."
If this sounds like something you might like, go here and fill out the form at the bottom of the page to get more information on becoming an advocate!
Peace Love and Eden
Jess <3
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