The unspeakable evil that is global child trafficking shows no signs of abating. I recently became apprised of the true extent of this crisis and was absolutely horrified. I’ve learned that over 20 million children worldwide have been trafficked. That is more than the populations of 171 of the world’s 234 countries. The anguish and pain these millions of families are undergoing is impossible to comprehend.

Angels in Absentia will directly join in the battle against traffickers. Specifically, I intend to raise money for the deployment of the most modern advances in digital information and communication technology into the fight. Rescue organizations are increasingly engaging in this scientific front against child traffickers and the money I seek to raise will aid their work.

Operating expenses for “Angels in Absentia” will be kept as low as possible. Federal IRS Form 990 filings will be publicly available to confirm this. Please be assured that as a Chartered Financial Analyst and former professor of Finance, I will maintain proper and strict stewardship of the funds. Your money will not be misused or wasted.

I ask you to donate whatever you can to join the fight against this global scourge. Donations are tax-deductible for those in the United States. I am attaching the link below to a donation site that is specifically for non-profit organizations and that takes no portion of donations in fees.

Let us together help free these beloved children from captivity.

In solidarity with our Angels in Absentia,

Michael Justin Lee, CFA
Founder, Angels in Absentia
Former Financial Markets Expert-in-Residence, U.S. Department of Labor