ABout Courage Worldwide
Because every child deserves a safe home
—and a future filled with hope.
In 2005, Courage Worldwide was founded to help people find their purpose. When we learned we live in a world where children are sold for sex, we vowed to do something: something to protect these vulnerable children and propel them into their future. We vowed to give them hope and a home.
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Since 2010, we have operated trauma- and survivor-informed residential safe houses: 3 minor homes and 2 over-18 homes located in Northern California and both Moshi and Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.
Plans are underway to open Courage House Northern Nevada in late 2025.
Check out our Impact Report
and Strategic Plan!
OUR APPROACH
Every community has its own culture, values, and needs. That’s why each Courage House is designed in close collaboration with local leaders, service providers, and families. While the foundation of our model is the same—safe housing, trauma-informed therapy, education, and life-skills training—the delivery is adapted to best serve the local context.
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Our Mission
In a world where children are sold for sex, Courage Worldwide provides safe houses and resources to child victims so they can reach their unique potential.
Our Vision
We believe every child survivor should have the support necessary to begin their journey of hope and healing.
What We Stand For
At the core of Courage Worldwide is the belief that every child deserves safety, dignity, and the chance to thrive.
Our work is guided by these principles:
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Courage — to dream of a future beyond exploitation.
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Compassion — to walk alongside survivors with dignity and respect.
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Excellence — to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care.
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Collaboration — to unite community, government, and nonprofit partners in pursuit of lasting solutions.​​
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Hope — to create pathways to healing, independence, and bright futures.
OUR IMPACT
From Northern California to Nevada to Tanzania, Courage Houses have served hundreds of child survivors of trafficking, helping them reduce trauma symptoms, re-engage in education, build self-confidence, and successfully transition into independent living. With every Courage House we open, we bring the same commitment: a safe home, individualized care, and the belief that healing is possible.
We believe every child deserves the opportunity to be and do all they were created for.
