ZOE International

Founded in 2002, ZOE International is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing and combating human trafficking through prevention, rescue, restoration, and advocacy initiatives. ZOE currently operates programs in Thailand, Japan, Mexico, Australia, and the United States, including teams in Los Angeles and Southeast Pennsylvania. Across each region, ZOE works collaboratively with national and local governments, law enforcement agencies, and international and community-based nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to identify and support vulnerable individuals and survivors of trafficking.

Launched in 2019, ZOE International’s East Coast team serves Southeast Pennsylvania through direct advocacy, prevention education, and collaborative anti-trafficking efforts. The team works closely with law enforcement to support trafficked women and vulnerable children by providing advocacy, crisis response, and restorative care services. ZOE East Coast also serves as the coordinating agency for both the Lancaster County and Berks County Human Trafficking Task Forces.

Through strong partnerships with local government agencies, schools, healthcare providers, faith communities, nonprofits, and private-sector organizations, ZOE East Coast takes a comprehensive and collaborative approach to combating human trafficking. These partnerships strengthen community awareness, improve identification of at-risk individuals, and create a coordinated response network that helps provide meaningful intervention, support, and hope for survivors and vulnerable populations.

Here’s how your gift might help:

• $5 — Provides craft supplies used during one-on-one mentorship activities.
• $20–$50 — Helps provide culturally appropriate food and basic resources for adults encountered during sting operations.
• $25–$50 — Sponsors free prevention training for frontline workers and community partners serving vulnerable individuals.
• $50 — Provides emergency cash or gift cards used during sting operations to meet immediate needs and build trust with victims.
• $100 — Supplies emergency grocery or retail gift cards for individuals and families in crisis.
• $150 — Covers hotel accommodations during sting operations, ensuring ZOE advocates can remain present to support victims and law enforcement efforts.
• $200 — Helps provide meals and support for law enforcement personnel and advocacy teams during sting operations.
• $200–$300 — Assists with transportation and relocation expenses for women seeking to safely return to family support systems, including travel back to areas such as Flushing, NY.
• $500 — Helps cover emergency shelter, transportation, or security deposit assistance for identified victims of human trafficking when immediate safe housing is needed.
• $1,000 — Provides a full year of quarterly equine therapy visits for a prevention education group, creating opportunities for healing, trust-building, and emotional growth.