Dream Big

I've currently read a few articles, watched some documentarie and the movie Human Trafficking. I don't think I'm alone when I say that my strongest initial feelings are grief, horror, sadness, nausea, and an immediate urgency to change the situation. Within the past month I have been delightfully surprised to see and hear of more and more people becoming aware of this issue and trying to figure out ways to end it. I think the most important thing for all of us who are just beginning to scratch the surface of this very complicated global crime is to become extremely educated and use that education to create awareness among our circles of influence. I am so excited to be interacting with people that are so passionate and caring. Lets "Dream Big" people!

Thank you for sharing Dacie's story with us. Everyday as we are going about our lives terrible things like this are happening all over. It's easy to turn a blind eye and ignore the plea of the innocent, but we must all work together to stop children from being raped and exploited as Dacie was. Every small act of love and compassion helps. The SOLD Project has many was to reach out, by making donations and spreading awareness. Thank you everyone for the support, have a blessed day.

The Global Phenomenon

            One of the things that shocks and horrifies me about human trafficking is just what a global phenomenon it is. To prepare for the SOLD Internship, I have watched the films Human Trafficking, Trade and Born into Brothels. In the film, Human Trafficking, children from the United States, the Philippines, the Czech Republic, and other countries are all being trafficked. The film, though fictional, reveals just what a global problem this is. In the movie, Trade, children are trafficked and sold from Mexico, Poland, and Thailand. Born into Brothels is a documentary featuring children from Calcutta, India, who are at risk for being sold or forced into prostitution in the Red Light District.

            Children from all over the world, particularly in developing countries, are at tremendous risk of being sold into slavery, whether sexual or otherwise. It is estimated that there are 27 million slaves in the world today, which is a higher number than any other time in history. As the world becomes evermore interconnected, people are also at risk for exploitation. But there is hope.

            Through the SOLD Project, we seek to raise awareness about this issue, but also to provide hope, particularly to children in Thailand by raising scholarships. Education is a key part of preventing child exploitation and giving them hope and help for the future.