Westside has formed a partnership with Grace Ministries, a home in Krasang, Thailand, for children who are at high risk of being exploited in Thailand's notorious sex industry. Many of the teens have been abandoned or orphaned, and all come from extreme poverty, making them targets for traffickers who deceive, detain and sell children to brothel owners.

Grace Ministries provides the children with a safe and loving home, as well as an education all the way through college. The staff at Grace Ministries believes that the young people in their care will become leaders and change agents in their country and will make Thailand a safer place for children.

About two dozen Westside students travel to Thailand each summer to spend three weeks with their counterparts. They serve this ministry by teaching English in two of Krasang's public schools and embracing their Thai friends with unconditional love. The Westside community also owns the responsibility and blessing of raising funds to support facility development and the ongoing expenses of expanding Grace Ministries.

Our trips to Thailand have been too rewarding to keep to ourselves. This video clip will give you a brief look at this ministry that has impacted so many of our students and staff.

Because Westside is committed to this ministry for the long term, we can use your help, both in prayer and financial support. Won't you join us in saving these children from being exploited? (click here to learn more)