A team from Lantern Rescue traveled to West Africa to combat human trafficking, specifically labor trafficking and child labor, and to provide aftercare services to rescued children. They worked with local authorities to identify and rescue children being exploited in markets, and provided them with food, clothing, and emotional support. The team also helped to establish a system for tracking and investigating cases of trafficking, and provided training to local law enforcement on how to identify and respond to trafficking situations.
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