We bring God’s love to places of hopelessness and new life to victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation
Why the Name Kainos?
“Kainos” [καινός] is a Greek word that means “completely new.” It reflects our hope and vision for women trapped in prostitution: that with confidence, hope, and faith in the living God, they can step boldly into a new life.
Through streetwork in Kaiserslautern and Stuttgart, we meet women where they are, offering care, support, and a message of hope. We walk alongside them as they take their first steps toward freedom and a fresh start.
Germany is an international hotspot for the sex industry. According to the Global Slavery Index, 150,000 people in Germany are currently living in forced prostitution and sexual exploitation. We are convinced that this injustice must end, and that every single person deserves the chance to live a life of freedom. In God’s eyes, everyone is infinitely valuable.
Prevention
Real change only happens when many people stand together to combat human trafficking and forced prostitution. That’s why we give talks at church services and community groups—to raise awareness about the prevalence and impact of these abuses.
We also work with schools to educate students about the “lover boy method” and to help young people recognize the dangers of human trafficking and online exploitation.
Outreach
We meet victims of sexual exploitation with our streetwork teams in Stuttgart, Kaiserslautern, and the surrounding areas at the main hotspots of the sex industry. Through regular visits to brothels, we build trust and form meaningful relationships.
Most of the women have been forced into prostitution, working day after day under degrading conditions. They are often desperate and see little hope for a better life. We approach each woman with compassion and respect, offering hope, showing paths to freedom, and providing the practical support they need.
This support can include helping them apply for social benefits, offering German language courses, or accompanying them to doctors’ appointments or government offices.
Since the coronavirus pandemic, prostitution has shifted significantly to the internet. That’s why we conduct regular online outreach, offering support to women through social media and other digital channels. This allows us to reach women who increasingly work in private apartments or engage in illegal prostitution and cannot be found in official brothels.
We show women ways to leave prostitution and walk alongside them throughout the process.
During brothel visits—or while preparing for new locations—we also conduct weekly prayer walks, bringing the places, the women, the men, and even political circumstances before God in prayer.
After-Care
When women leave prostitution, we support and accompany them on their way (back) to a “normal” life. We provide outpatient care, help with paperwork, finding accommodation, reintegration into society, learning bureaucratic procedures, self-efficacy, and everyday skills. We refer them to other support providers, therapists, and government agencies, and are available to advise them. We take a resource-oriented approach and help them to help themselves.
We also provide support if they wish to return to their home country.