Since Advancing Life Foundation covered the operational costs for the Thailand center for Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) early last year, law enforcement has utilized funds and coordinated the rescue of 117 children from sex trafficking over the course of 2019, with 119 criminal arrests made. One particular child would not have received help without […]
In the village of Cuellaje, Ecuador lives a family of four, with a father who is willing to do whatever it takes to provide for his kids. Pedro Torres is 35 years old, has an elementary-level education, and has been traveling more than 100km to the city of Quito to pick up laboring jobs, sometimes […]
In the Siem Reap area of Cambodia, money is sparse and labor is cheap. These conditions work against the economy and have even led to children being pulled into the labor force. At a local brick factory in the region, children had been forced into grueling work for long hours to pay off their family’s […]
In the Pouk District of Cambodia, outside of Siem Reap, over 7,000 people live and work in less-than-favorable conditions. Despite a rich heritage and beautiful culture, the people in this region are suffering from extreme poverty and, as a result, do not have the resources or the knowledge for how to access clean water. Due […]
The Advancing Life Foundation has had quite an amazing year. We’ve continued working with longtime partners—and adding new ones—to impact as many people as possible and make a difference in communities worldwide. Our partnerships were strengthened in good works this year, both with Choice Humanitarian and Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.), as well as our newest […]
Ever since the Advancing Life Foundation partnered with CHOICE Humanitarian to fund, aid, and build the Inta-Kara Advancing Life Center in the Intag region of Ecuador, volunteers and donors have excitedly awaited to see the results of implementation in the community. Now that the school’s first class of students has officially started their vocational courses, […]
It’s a wonderful time of year, and the most deserving recipients of the spirit of giving are those who make it possible for us to live the way we do. Generally given less attention than highly advertised days like Black Friday or Cyber Monday, perhaps the most important event every holiday season benefitting folks nationwide […]
Now is the time of year when our thoughts—and social media posts—turn to what we’re thankful for most. This act of recognizing our blessings serves to increase our gratitude. One of the ways we do that at ASEA is by giving, and the volunteers at the Advancing Life Foundation have made that a focus throughout […]
Triathlete Shaw Burke is known for competing in over 200 triathlons and 19 Ironman competitions, winning 50 gold medals and 3 silvers over the course of his career. But behind his tough-guy exterior lived an untold story about his time spent in the military and the ways his experiences during that time have plagued him […]