Our Vision

The Underground New England (UGNE) is a grass-roots, faith-based initiative dedicated to ending sex trafficking and sexual exploitation throughout Connecticut and New England. Established by eight church leaders in August 2012, we have grown into a community which includes churches, businesses, survivor-leaders, stakeholders, and multiple organizations around the region.

From its inception, The Underground has believed in the power of community and collaboration with stakeholders.  As we learn from and work with state agencies and front line workers, we develop initiatives to support the anti-trafficking movement.  Ending human trafficking and sexual exploitation requires the efforts and voices of many, and we are committed to working with those agencies and individuals steadfastly involved in the abolition movement. 

The Underground is a catalyst in unifying the church in the anti-trafficking movement.  The Underground’s vision is to:  “Transform and heal the culture of sexual exploitation in Connecticut and see a God-shift in a way that compels change in Connecticut and beyond”.  

We exist to bring prevention and awareness of human trafficking to communities; engage the church; support state agencies; and assist victims and survivors as they take steps to liberty and freedom.  

UGNE is a designated 501C3 non-profit organization as of December 2021.