ABOUT LFI
From its beginnings, LFI has always stood against exploitation. As we’ve recognized the complexity of exploitation and its root causes, though, our vision has actually grown to greater heights. We believe wholeheartedly in the flourishing of all people, protecting their rights and helping them move forward.
OUR VISION
LightForce International (D.B.A. LFI) is a global humanitarian organization that seeks to create sustainable solutions to end injustice.
OUR MISSION
In the fight to uphold justice through sustainable solutions, we partner with individuals, communities and organizations to tackle root causes of injustice like poverty and exploitation.
OUR STORY
In 2009, our founder, Anna Carroll, was working in Heredia, Costa Rica, with a small, local non-profit, serving vulnerable children. On a rare day off, she took a trip to the beach in a border town in northern Costa Rica. After learning about the issue of child prostitution that permeated the Costa Rican-Nicaraguan border area and being confronted with the lack of help for victims and survivors, Anna felt prompted by God to do something. Shortly after, with the help of her home church in Kentucky, she founded LightForce International.
During its first few years, LFI focused on developing programs and networking with multiple communities to raise awareness about the issue of human trafficking and to establish a strong foundation in Costa Rica. In 2012, LFI made the jump from mission organization to 501(c)3 non-profit.
Over the years, LFI has worked with at-risk populations as well as with victims and survivors of trafficking in a variety of ways and in collaboration with many individuals, organizations and churches. As a result of our staff’s experiences and growing passions, LFI has targeted and refined its mission to focus primarily on working with vulnerable kids, youth and adults to prevent exploitation and victimization. Today, LFI has offices in multiple countries (and continues to expand partnerships globally) where we continue to execute and develop programs and to build resources to fulfill our vision.
CORE VALUES
- We are Christ-Centered in all that we do.
- We develop a culture of Servant Leadership.
- We take a Relational approach in each area of ministry.
- We seek the Dignity of every person.
- We grow through Collaboration with like-minded individuals and organizations.
- We pursue ongoing Learning.