International Justice Mission SAU Chapter
The Battle is God's and he will see that justice is done!
Laniaya Alesia Hoofatt
Issue date: 4/12/07 Section: News
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The International Justice Mission was founded in 1997 after human rights professionals witnessed prejudice by overseas missionaries and development workers. The IJM is a human rights agency that rescues victims of violence, sexual exploitation, slavery and oppression. The organization "Honors the legacy of Wilber Wilberforce by continuing to fight against slavery."
"As a school chapter, we will be raising awareness about the slave trade business over in Asia and raising money to help IJM's cause," said Samantha Epps, a sophomore majoring in social work and psychology.
The group moving to eradicate oppression states that students are essential in the fight. It has created a place where individuals can get ideas, resources and make an actual difference in the life of a Person who is suffering from injustice.
The Spring Arbor University chapter holds two pieces of scripture as its model to rid Asia of that inequality. One is James 2:26 that says, "For just as the body without the sprit is dead, so faith without works is also dead." Matthew 5:16, the other mission verse, says, " In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in Heaven."
When the need was there the church was there to come to the aid of poor, hungry, homeless and alienated. It has provided food, shelter and missionaries to meet the needs of the people. The IJM comes in when the poor have been oppressed and treated unjustly by someone more powerful.
The IJM established itself to help fill the void. This organization stands between the gap that is made between the victims who are forgotten and have no advocate.
The IJM is staffed with human rights experts, attorneys and law enforcement professionals. The experts receive referrals from non-government organizations and casework alliances, working together to bring solutions to the different concerns that face the victims of violence, slave trade and sexual abuse.
"As a school chapter, we will be raising awareness about the slave trade business over in Asia and raising money to help IJM's cause," said Samantha Epps, a sophomore majoring in social work and psychology.
The group moving to eradicate oppression states that students are essential in the fight. It has created a place where individuals can get ideas, resources and make an actual difference in the life of a Person who is suffering from injustice.
The Spring Arbor University chapter holds two pieces of scripture as its model to rid Asia of that inequality. One is James 2:26 that says, "For just as the body without the sprit is dead, so faith without works is also dead." Matthew 5:16, the other mission verse, says, " In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in Heaven."
When the need was there the church was there to come to the aid of poor, hungry, homeless and alienated. It has provided food, shelter and missionaries to meet the needs of the people. The IJM comes in when the poor have been oppressed and treated unjustly by someone more powerful.
The IJM established itself to help fill the void. This organization stands between the gap that is made between the victims who are forgotten and have no advocate.
The IJM is staffed with human rights experts, attorneys and law enforcement professionals. The experts receive referrals from non-government organizations and casework alliances, working together to bring solutions to the different concerns that face the victims of violence, slave trade and sexual abuse.
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