New Found Freedom

Born in a small village in Myanmar, New’s childhood was marked by a father and brother addicted to drugs, constant fights, and a home filled with pain.

At just 14, she journeyed to Thailand in search of a better life. She found a job as a housekeeper, but she soon endured exploitation and abuse. Out of desperation, she escaped to a pineapple plantation, where she toiled for long hours alongside her younger sister.

That’s when she heard about Gabrielle House, a sanctuary for young women and girls escaping the dangers of forced labor and sexual exploitation. Hand of Hope, Joyce Meyer Ministries World Missions, has supported this home for over 15 years.

“I realized that God is real through the love I received here and the care the people gave me,” New told us through tears. “Since I’ve been here, this place has made me more mature and courageous.”

In the safety of Gabrielle House, New experienced freedom, not just from her past but also in her present. She discovered a passion for sewing and dreams of one day opening a shop that combines sewing and hairdressing.

“When I wake up, I feel safe. I don’t have to fear anything,” she said. “Outside, life is full of pressure. Here, it’s different. My life has completely changed. I was Buddhist, but since I accepted the Lord, everything changed in my life.”

Today, New dreams of a brighter future alongside her little sister, Mina, who has also come to faith in Jesus. It’s all because you have made a place for them. A place where broken lives are pieced back together, shattered dreams are restored, dignity is reclaimed…and futures are rediscovered in the light of Christ’s love.

To learn more about girls like New, or to find out how you can help women and girls around the world, visit joycemeyer.org/ProjectGRL