Founded: 2021

Mission
To equip those working in Chiang Mai’s red light districts to make wise decisions regarding their lives and relationships and to serve them in practical ways that help them understand that they are valued, forgiven, and called by Jesus.

Vision
Our vision is to see women transition out of the red-light industry to alternative employment that supports their families and reflects their inherent worth through the provision of resources and opportunities that promote physical, mental, and spiritual growth.

Profile

Darkness, sadness and utter hopelessness permeate the streets of Chiang Mai’s red light districts. Thousands of women and men are selling themselves or others for fleeting economic gain while spiraling deeper into a life devoid of hope rooted in a sense of worthlessness. Jesus deeply loves each of these people and wants to give them an eternal hope by transforming their hearts and minds. Illumin8 embraces Jesus’ call to be His ambassadors to these red light districts and to reflect His loving heart to all who live and work there.

Our team is passionate about building trusting relationships that lead to opportunities to equip and serve those whom Jesus wants to transform. By offering training in personal finance, job skills, parenting and other relevant topics, we hope that our beneficiaries will have stronger families and empowering careers. By caring for their practical needs, we will demonstrate the love of Jesus to them so that they can see how valuable they are in His eyes. By modeling and sharing the gospel, we will help them understand that they are forgiven and called to be His disciples.

The illumin8 Community Center is a safe place where those who work in the red light districts can receive food and necessities while engaging with our team. We host training events and provide special services such as health checks and dental care in partnership with others. Our team is always ready to encourage, mentor and coach anyone who enters our center to help them find hope, peace and joy in Christ. We also invite people to join us in praying for the light of Jesus to fill the red light districts and bring miraculous transformation to the women and men who are trapped in the darkness there.