Erwin left the Philippines when his daughter was four months old, arriving in the United States. He was labour-trafficked for years as a farm worker before escaping.
After 18 years without returning home to the Philippines, he was recently reunited with his daughter and wife through the support of The Salvation Army’s Orange County Anti-Trafficking Services Programme, the International Organization of Migration and other partner organisations. Erwin and his story of reunifying with his family is one of hope, healing and transformation.
‘Don’t lose hope. That’s the most important thing about faith. You know, being hopeful for everything around you, no matter how difficult it is.’
