Why Kadesh?
Kadesh—pronounced KA-desh—was a place of refuge set apart in the biblical story of Joshua. That picture of safety, belonging, and a future speaks directly to our mission.
We support work that sees the whole person. Long-term restoration can include safe housing, counseling, discipleship, evidence-informed addiction care, peer support, education, employment preparation, healthy relationships, and the unhurried time healing requires.
To stand in the fight against human trafficking worldwide and strengthen trustworthy organizations advancing addiction recovery through restoration, prevention, education, partnership, and community action.
Our commitments
Dignity before drama
We tell the truth about trafficking without exploiting the people affected by it. Survivors are never fundraising props.
Long-term restoration
Trauma and recovery do not follow a campaign calendar. We value patient, relational programs that help people rebuild stability over time and connect to appropriate levels of care.
Responsible recovery support
We seek partners that protect participant dignity, use qualified care, welcome evidence-based treatment, plan for co-occurring mental-health needs, measure outcomes responsibly, and provide durable community support.
Faith expressed through service
Our Christian faith calls us to practical compassion, responsible stewardship, humility, and hope. Spiritual care can complement—but should not replace—appropriate medical or behavioral-health treatment.
Leadership
Craig M. Johnson
President, Kadesh Foundation Board of Directors
Craig began serving Kadesh as an IT consultant and grew into board leadership, helping educate communities about human trafficking and strengthen the foundation’s digital and educational work.
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