Empowerment


November 22, 2015 Cazzie Reyes Story

Restavek Freedom in Haiti - Rose

“In 2010, you know the earthquake [happened]. And my mom was dead."

November 12, 2015 Ryan Berg Video

The Importance of Working with Locals

Through the help of indigenous leadership The Aruna Project has seen great success.

November 09, 2015 Cazzie Reyes Story

Forced Labor in Fishing Boats

“I was born into poverty. I tried to study and go to school. After that, I tried to receive work and earn an income. So, I applied to a Thai company. I didn’t know I was going to be trafficked."

September 28, 2015 Video

Get Your Products into Large Retail Stores

If you are a freedom business looking to expand into the large retail market, consider the following pointers.

September 22, 2015 Mariah Long Opinion

Challenges of Running an Aftercare Shelter

She once threatened a trafficker trying to gain information about the women inside her shelter. Monica charged, "I know where I am going when I die; hell is going to eat you alive." Yes. That happened.

September 14, 2015 Video

How to Start a Freedom Business

Figure out what country you have a heart for, and research what human trafficking looks like in that country. Ask questions of those who work directly in that country; ask them what is most needed.

August 27, 2015 Christy Apisa Story

Insider Anti-Trafficking Information

One of my current projects is to get forced gang membership redefined as trafficking as forced child soldiering.

August 25, 2015 Video

Working with a Freedom Business in India and Moldova

Moldova is what people call a "source country," meaning that people are trafficked out of Moldova to other areas in the world for the purpose of sex and labor exploitation.

August 18, 2015 Cazzie Reyes Story

ESN Dispatch Sound Bites: Day One in Thailand

“They would pour hot water on us.”

August 06, 2015 Cazzie Reyes Spotlight

Starting an Independent Fair Trade Store

Global Village President Nancy Long shares her insights on the process of building and maintaining a fair trade shop.