ABOUT
ZIVA NETWORK

Ziva Network exists to bring hope, healing, and restoration to survivors of human trafficking and exploitation. What began as a simple conviction — that we could not stand by and do nothing — has grown into a community committed to making a tangible difference. In 2018, co-founders Chris Turnbull and Carmen Biggs opened HumaniTea, a tea shop and artisan gift store in Ludington, Michigan, as a way to begin important conversations about trafficking, build community awareness, and create sustainable support for anti-trafficking efforts. Through every cup served and every story shared, HumaniTea became more than a store — it became a gathering place for awareness and advocacy. As support for the mission grew, so did the opportunities to serve. From community education and first responder training to survivor support initiatives and restorative programming, the vision continued to expand. In 2023, Ziva Network officially became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to resourcing survivors and anti-trafficking agencies through practical support, restorative experiences, and community partnerships. Today, Ziva Network works to help survivors renew, restore, and radiate the life they were created to live. We may be rooted in a small town along the shores of Lake Michigan, but we believe meaningful impact begins in small ways. We are committed to continuing to walk step by step into doing what we can, with what we have, to help bring hope to dark places.