Transformed Lives

March 18, 2013
by Rodney Olsen
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I’m still taking every opportunity to tell people about the trip I took a trip in December last year to Bangladesh and India to see the excellent work being done through SIMaid’s Girls off the Streets. Just to prove I was there you can check out the video above. It’s a seven minute video that was put together for a meeting last Saturday evening where I spoke about the things we experienced and the transformed lives of the girls we met.

I’m amazed at the work that is being done to bring hope and healing to young women who have been rescued from human trafficking. Young women who have been sexually exploited and sold into prostitution are now growing in confidence as they learn to trust again and develop life skills that will give them a strong foundation for life ahead. Girls off the Streets is giving them a future and importantly, letting them know that they are truly loved.

If you haven’t already, let me encourage you to check out Girls off the Streets and find out how you can be part of this project which is bringing hope to those who had lost hope.

Please remember that if you’re part of a church or other group around Perth, and you’d like to hear more, I’m looking for more places to speak up for young girls who can’t. Get in touch with me via my Contact Page so that we can arrange a time and date.



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Telling the story of Girls off the Streets

March 7, 2013
by Rodney Olsen
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I’m still taking every opportunity to tell people about the trip I took a trip in December last year to Bangladesh and India to see the excellent work being done through SIMaid’s Girls off the Streets. Just to prove I was there you can check out the very short video above. 🙂

I’m amazed at the work that is being done to bring hope and healing to young women who have been rescued from human trafficking. Young women who have been sexually exploited and sold into prostitution are now growing in confidence as they learn to trust again and develop life skills that will give them a strong foundation for life ahead. Girls off the Streets is giving them a future and importantly, letting them know that they are truly loved.

If you haven’t already, let me encourage you to check out Girls off the Streets and find out how you can be part of this project which is bringing hope to those who had lost hope.

If you live in the Perth area I want to let you know that I’ll be talking about the trip and sharing some insights at a SIMaid event at Riverton Baptist Church, 38 Modillion Avenue, Shelley, from 7:00 p.m. on Saturday evening the 16th of March.I’ll be talking about my experiences and giving you practical ways to fight human trafficking.

If you can’t make it but you’re part of a church or other group around Perth, and you’d like to hear more, I’m looking for more places to speak up for young girls who can’t. Get in touch with me via my Contact Page so that we can arrange a time and date.



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Let me tell you a story

February 16, 2013
by Rodney Olsen
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If you’ve dropped in here over the past couple of months I’m sure you know that I took a trip in December last year to Bangladesh and India to see the excellent work being done through SIMaid’s Girls off the Streets.

I’m amazed at the work that is being done to bring hope and healing to young women who have been rescued from human trafficking. Young women who have been sexually exploited and sold into prostitution are now growing in confidence as they learn to trust again and develop life skills that will give them a strong foundation for life ahead. Girls off the Streets is giving them a future and importantly, letting them know that they are truly loved.

If you haven’t already, let me encourage you to check out Girls off the Streets and find out how you can be part of this project which is bringing hope to those who had lost hope.

If you live in the Perth area I want to let you know that I’ll be talking about the trip and sharing some insights tomorrow night (Sunday the 17th) from 6:30 at Thornlie Church of Christ. I’ll be sharing the stage with Kieran Johnson of SIMaid who was also a part of the trip. We’ll both be talking about our experiences and giving you practical ways to fight human trafficking.

The church is at 319 Spencer Road, Thornlie. It’d be great if you could make it and I’d love to catch up with you after the service.

If you can’t make it but you’re part of a church or other group around Perth, and you’d like to hear more, I’m looking for more places to speak up for young girls who can’t. Get in touch with me via my Contact Page so that we can arrange a time and date.



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Scenes from Distant Lands

January 24, 2013
by Rodney Olsen
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As I’ve mentioned several times, late last year I traveled to Bangladesh and India to see the work of SIMaid’sGirls off the Streets project.

As well as seeing the great work being done in those countries I managed to take in a few sights and snapped hundreds of photos. Below are some of the pictures from the trip. Just click on any of the photos and you’ll be able to browse through the gallery.

A Bangladesh Building
A Bangladesh Building
Delhi Airport
Delhi Airport
Old Delhi
Old Delhi
Fruit Sellers in Old Delhi
A Roadside Bike Shop in Old Delhi
Old Delhi
Old Delhi
Old Delhi
A Fashionable Goat
India Gate
India Gate
Police at India Gate
Musicians and Dancers outside Dilli Haat
The Jama Masjid Mosque (Completed in 1656)
The Jama Masjid Mosque (Completed in 1656)
Prayers at the Jama Masjid Mosque
Jama Masjid Mosque
Prayers at the Jama Masjid Mosque
Entrance to the Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
Reflections of the Taj Mahal
Me at the Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
Walkers at the Taj Mahal
Outside Red Fort, Agra
Entrance to Red Fort, Agra
Inside Red Fort, Agra

If you haven’t already, let me encourage you to check out Girls off the Streets and find out how you can be part of this project which is bringing hope to those who had lost hope.



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Stories of Hope and Healing

January 22, 2013
by Rodney Olsen
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Can I tell you a story? Do you have a few minutes to hear about some amazing things that are happening to release girls from abuse and exploitation?

While in Bangladesh and India last month I had opportunity to see the work of SIMaid’s Girls off the Streets project.

I’m amazed at what’s being done to bring hope and healing to young women who have been rescued from human trafficking. Young women who have been sexually exploited and sold into prostitution are now growing in confidence as they learn to trust again and develop life skills that will give them a strong foundation for life ahead. Girls off the Streets is giving them a future and importantly, letting them know that they are truly loved.

If you haven’t already, let me encourage you to check out Girls off the Streets and find out how you can be part of this project which is bringing hope to those who had lost hope.

Please take the time to click the play button on the audio player below to hear an interview where I explain some of the journey. The interview was recorded just before I returned to Australia and it’ll give you a much better idea of what can be done to create a brighter tomorrow for girls who have experienced a devastating past.



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