UC Cares

Universal Cargo not only seeks to enrich the lives of those within our company and those we do business with, but also seeks to empower and enrich the lives of those in greatest need. Devin and Shirley Burke are particularly passionate about fighting human trafficking, which victimizes women and children in particular all around the world. That is why Universal Cargo supports ZOE International, iEmpathize, and the Center for the Pacific Asian Family (CPAF).

  • "In 2007 I became aware of the horrendous atrocity against humanity called human trafficking. I was shocked to learn that child sex trafficking even existed and was extremely unsettled. During a simple conversation with my sister in law about the horrors of child sex trafficking she told me that the USA Director of Zoe Children’s Home, Betsy Meenk was speaking that very next Sunday at her church right after their service. I went, met Betsy and learned about this amazing organization. I have traveled to the ZOE home in Chiang Mai, Thailand, three times and have been able to not only help but to observe and experience the awesome work they are doing there to rescue and restore these children to wholeness."

    Shirley Burke
    Shirley Burke President

  • "We support ZOE and iEmpathize because we believe human trafficking is one of the biggest travesties in society today.   It is not only the largest form of slavery in history, but it currently is the largest industry in the world passing up the porn industry.  There are several ministries and NGO’s making a difference to eradicate this huge problem.  But we have been involved with both enough to witness firsthand what great work they are doing.  While iEmpathize focuses on the educational side of this issue Zoe has a very successful orphanage and school in Thailand as well as a new safe house in LA. We have visited their Thailand operations in Chang Mai several times and were touched and blown away."

    Devin Burke
    Devin Burke CEO
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ZOE

ZOE

ZOE International is an anti-human trafficking organization devoted to rescuing child trafficking victims. With currently 20.9 million victims of human trafficking worldwide, ZOE makes every effort to rescue children in need.They do this in 3 ways primarily: Prevention, Rescue, and Restoration.

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iEmpathize

iEmpathize

iEmpathize equips adults to empower youth to end exploitation. With their interactive media-based program they equip educators, parents, and youth service providers to effectively facilitate prevention-focused conversations and safety strategies with teens.

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CPAF

CPAF

Center for the Pacific Asian Family (CPAF) was founded to help address domestic violence and sexual assault in the Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Their mission is to build healthy and safe communities by addressing the root causes and the consequences of family violence and violence against women.

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