I’m smiling as I begin to type this message to all of you. The sheer joy of connecting with you from so far away captivates me.

About 13 years ago, some Akha evangelists and I took 35 drug addicts out of Mehter village to a Christian drug rehab sponsored by American Baptists in Chiangmai.

We would like to thank you for your generous contributions to help us #endthenight. Your support allows for more women to break free from sexual oppression and exploitation around the world. 

With tears of joy, the young Central Asian woman cried, “Mummy, I love you! I love you!”

A brothel manager of international women sent a message last week: “Thank you for coming to sing and give gifts! All the women were very happy and cannot stop talking about it!” The delight on the women’s faces made it a joyful memory for all of NightLight’s outreach team.

As I got on the older rickety bus at the border of Laos and Thailand, I had the slight feeling come over me that the upcoming ride through the mountains was not going to be the same as a trip in Thailand.