About this episode

Hanna Davis discusses the intersection of the Gospel and ethical commerce in preventing human trafficking and restoring marginalized communities through Work of Worth International.

Discover how the Gospel and ethical commerce collide to provide human trafficking prevention and global restoration. Join Mike Baer and Hanna Davis as they discuss how dignity through work is transforming marginalized communities worldwide.In this episode, we dive deep into the mission of Work of Worth International, an e-commerce platform that empowers artisans in high-poverty and refugee situations. You will learn why "sympathy purchases" aren't the answer and how sustainable Business as Mission (BAM) creates a ripple effect of hope for families in Jordan, India, and Haiti. Hanna also shares her incredible personal testimony—being born to a mother who survived trafficking and how God orchestrated her adoption to fuel her current calling.Key Takeaways- Ownership vs. Dependency: Why giving someone a job is more counter-cultural and respectful than simple charity.- Trafficking Prevention: How economic empowerment serves as a primary tool to protect women and marginalized groups from modern slavery.- A Miraculous Testimony: Hanna’s personal journey from Southeast Asia to leadership in the BAM movement.- The "Casket Carriers": The vital importance of community…

People in this episode

Host: Mike Baer

Guest: Hanna Davis

Topics covered

• human trafficking prevention
• ethical commerce
• economic empowerment
• sustainable business
• community restoration
• personal testimony

Keywords

• human trafficking
• ethical commerce
• economic empowerment
• sustainable business
• Work of Worth
• community restoration
• personal testimony

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Work of Worth International

Places: Jordan, India, Haiti, Southeast Asia

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