Have you ever wondered what it means to help a girl “experience freedom” from life as a sex worker? I recently sat down with Ann and Libby, two of our partners helping women escape sexual slavery in Thailand, to clear up any confusion. During our conversation,...
In the Banchara community, one of the first things you’ll notice is the cots placed outside the houses. Embroidered pillows with deep shades of maroon and flashy gold draw the eye toward them. Some have flower petals littered over the top. These cots are...
Today is Human Trafficking Awareness Day — and if we’re being honest, it’s a hard topic to discuss. It’s gut-wrenching to talk about somebody forced into sexual slavery. But the dark reality is, there are girls of all ages trapped in the sex...
Kan never planned on becoming a sex worker. She used to work in construction, but her small wages were never enough to provide for her and her teenage daughter. Eventually, she became so desperate that she entered the sex industry. We’ve changed both her and her...
All around the world, people are eager for the Christmas holiday. School projects and work assignments pause as we take time to rest and enjoy Christmas day. But for many girls in India and Thailand, their occupation in the sex industry has no respite. Day in and day...