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4-year-old Girl Is Now Safe

Huge thanks to Thailand Internet Crimes Against Children (TICAC CCIB) for swiftly apprehending the suspect and gathering crucial evidence so The HUG Project can bring this case to court. The HUG Project heard about this case because concerned individuals saw the telegram group that contained child sexual abuse material (CSAM). We are fortunate to have an incredible partnership with TICAC, allowing us to work together and guarantee the safety of this precious little girl. Continue reading...

2021 Annual Report

2021 brought many challenges to the people of Thailand as the full impact of Covid 19 pressed down on people in every strata of society. As extensive shut downs and closures, online school, and severe travel restrictions brought the country to a grinding halt, the long term impacts of Covid became a serious reality for families all across Thailand. In the midst of these difficult times, The Family Connection Foundation was able to be a source of tangible help, support, and comfort for thousands of families across Thailand. Continue reading...

Sex Trafficking and Slavery in Southeast Asia: To Free Captives
by Dr. James Langteau & FCF Executive Director Timothy Dunham

October 2021 – Millions of people derive income from the sex industry in Thailand. Some claims estimate that the sex industry accounts for 10% of all tourist money spent in Thailand. All sex trafficked people are at high risk of both mistreatment and disease. While not all sex workers are victims of human trafficking, the sex industry is deeply involved in the practice. Continue reading...

Local Thai NGO fights sex-trafficking of children
The Global Observer

July 2021 – When Boom Mosby first began the HUG Project in 2011, aimed at helping children who had been sex trafficked, she said it stood out: Few non-governmental organizations, or NGOs, specifically targeted anti-trafficking in Thailand and there was little law enforcement. Police often chased offenders but rarely spoke to victims of these cases. Continue reading...