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When Malone was in third grade, he was forced to pose naked for photos taken by his Auntie. And later on, he was sexually exploited along with other children. The sexually explicit content they were forced to create was recorded and distributed online to paying sex offenders.

He was made to believe that if he told anyone, his life and the lives of his family, would be in danger. His uncle would stand by a locked door, gun in hand, bringing fear to the children who refused to do what they were told.
“When you look at him, he’s scary. His eyes, his attitudes were too much. He would beat you. If you refuse to obey them, he’d show you his gun to threaten you.” Malone said. So, for two years, he stayed silent.

Eventually, IJM was alerted to the sexual exploitation involving Malone. Because of our dedicated supporters, IJM and local partners conducted a rescue operation that freed Malone and 12 other children from the darkness. We’re so happy to report that today, Malone is doing well. He has finished his studies and now works for an IT company.

Today, you can help bring freedom and restoration to other children by making a special gift.

All donations will go to support the effort to end Online Sexual Exploitation of Children in the Philippines.
In the event that we raise more funding than is needed, your generous gift will be used for the most urgent needs around the world.
*Pseudonym, the child image is a stock photo