Scarlet Cord
Amsterdam, The Netherlands | 
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Four hundred windows line the streets of the Red Light District. Behind each one lies a scared girl, enslaved in prostitution. With little hope for anything else, many are afraid to leave. Scarlet Cord provides a way out. Your gift contributes to a safe house, counseling, and education for girls seeking freedom and a new life.
For your support, you will receive an embossed donation certificate along with vital details about the
cause. It’s a gift of giving, and a special opportunity to spread love and hope to those who need it most.
Overview
In 1987, Tot Heil des Volks started Scharlaken Koord, Scarlet Cord
in English, an outreach to women in prostitution. Several times a week,
staff and volunteers introduce themselves to girls behind Amsterdam.s
famous windows, building a relationship, letting them know they are
available for counseling, financial assistance, housing, and providing
Bibles and book relaying the story of other women in their
circumstances and the freedom they found.
Prevention workers of Scarlet Cord lead workshops at
secondary schools and teen clubs in 28 schools throughout Holland,
reach over 1500 girl, ages 12-15. They make the girls aware of the
dangers and risks of prostitution and discuss the dynamics of a healthy
relationship.
Need
The red light district of Amsterdam is world
renowned, drawing visitors from around the world. Over 400 windows line
the streets, with a woman on display behind each one. Many women are
victims of sex trafficking, others were lured in by .lover-boys.
through a lengthy and purposeful scheme designed to break them down
psychologically and move them in to prostitution. Threatened by their
loverboys/pimps, with sizeable debts and no other job prospects, for
many women it does not seem to be a viable option for many women to
leave the industry.
The Project
Wellspring continues to contribute funds toward Prevention Work in schools, youth clubs, churches, and the community.
We also contribute toward the Outreach program extended to women currently in prostitution.
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