What do internally displaced people, refugees, and victims of human trafficking all have in common? They are all homeless and helpless, and they are in need of our prayers and assistance. We will now discuss these three types of unfortunate people. Internally Displaced People (IDP) According to Wikipedia, an IDP is someone who is forced to flee their home, usually because of natural disasters or armed conflicts, but they remain within their country’s borders. Traditionally, the goal has been to return such people to their homes after an armed conflict or natural disaster is over. The idea is that we need to get people back to the situation they were in before the problems arose, and ensure that they re-establish their social networks. However, experts note that it may not always be best to send people back to their homelands. Perhaps the problems that led to their flight to safety are not completely resolved. Furthermore, conflicts, earthquakes, and floods may destroy economic and social structures, sometimes irreversibly. There may not be anything worthwhile to return to, especially if they have no property or land to continue their livelihood.
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