For years, she worked in Belgium’s red-light district, convinced she had no other option. “It’s just for the money,” she used to say. But beneath that survival mindset, God was already at work.

One evening in a small group gathering at the ministry center, Mary sat quietly as another survivor—James—shared his story.

He spoke of walking away from prostitution after hitting rock bottom, of discovering God’s love not just as an idea, but as a reality. As he spoke, Mary didn’t react in judgment or disbelief.

She was uncomfortable, yes—but it was the discomfort of wonder. Of hope. Of questions she didn’t know she was allowed to ask.

After the meeting, our partners noticed James and Mary praying together. It wasn’t a dramatic turning point, but a holy moment—seeds planted in a heart ready to awaken.

A few weeks later, Mary made her decision. She left prostitution behind.

And in the weeks that followed, she began to see just how much that life had been harming her—emotionally, spiritually, and physically.

“I didn’t realize how deeply it was affecting me until I walked away,” she shared.

Mary soon returned to the group—not just as a listener, but as a voice of truth. When she shared her testimony, others leaned in.

Our partners said you could see revelation dawning across the room—others waking up to the reality that this isn’t just about money. It’s a battle for their soul.

Today, Mary is our first volunteer in the café, joyfully serving others who walk through the same doors where she once sat searching. God is restoring her life—and using her to stir the hearts of many.