The Tebow Okoa Philippi Project
“At about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them; and suddenly there came a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison house were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were unfastened...”
The tebow okoa philippi (top) project is an initiative focused on bringing women out of the sex trade, human trafficking and abusive situations and then empowering them to live productive, fulfilling lives.
We believe in restored hope, restored joy, restored life and restored dreams.
In January 2021 a partnership was formed between Okoa Refuge and the Tim Tebow Foundation. This partnership became a joint venture into what is now the Tebow Okoa Philippi Campus. We are so excited for an even greater opportunity to walk with these women and young girls as they journey to freedom.
TOP's goal is that every woman would know and understand peace, joy, love and hope. We believe that through love and mentoring each woman will discover who she was created to be.
The Philippi Project started with two Bible studies each week in one of the well known brothels in town. Women come and learn about Jesus, receive prayer and build positive relationships. Readiness to transition to the TOP Campus depends on the woman and her commitment to changing her future.
Once transition takes place, she receives more in depth counseling and Bible study, mentoring and receives vocational training. TOP walks closely and personally with each woman to ensure that her transition is smooth and successful!
A woman graduates from the project once she is ready to support herself and has the confidence to face life independently!
T.O.P. believes that radical love combined with radical actions will lead these women to a freedom they have never known.
"I had been on the street since I was 14 years old. Ever since joining the Bible Study and coming off of the streets, I am sober, I am joyful, I have hope and I know that I am loved!" - Sarah, PP Member
“Each time a woman stands up for herself, she stands up for all women.”