Slavery (noun) The state of one bound in servitude as the property of a slaveholder or household.
Slavery is not legal anywhere in the world today. No where is it ok to own another human being. Modern day slavery a.k.a. human trafficking, is the 2nd largest criminal industry worldwide. There are an estimated 27 million victims of slavery on earth today. Of that 27 million, 70% are female and 50% are minors.
Human trafficking happens all over the world, even here in the United States. An estimated 15,000-18,000 people are trafficked into the U.S. annually. In the U.S. these slaves are used as domestic and field workers or sold into the sex trade.
Sex slavery is big business. Worldwide it generates an estimated $7 billion annually. Destitute families around the world sell their children for as little as $150. The traffickers can turn around and sell the children to a brothel for $1000.
There are many organizations worldwide doing what they can to educate parents and rescue victims. One such agency is The Emancipation Network or TEN. They help rescued survivors rebuild their lives by education, training in handicrafts to create sustainable income, and reintegrating them into society. TEN offers shelters, healthcare and legal aid to survivors. Most victims who were sold or abducted into slavery cannot return to their family’s. When they are ready to move out and start fresh, TEN offers rent support, medical care and continuing education.
TEN helps prevent trafficking by working in high risk communities to train adults and create sustainable income. Often as little as $100 a year in addition income will allow a family to not need to sell a child into slavery!
What can you do to help?
- You can purchase the beautiful handmade products at Made by Survivors.
- You can host a home party or community awareness event. http://madebysurvivors.com/HowYouCanHelp
- Donate to The Emancipation Network via Just Give
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Ultra-green product! This unique wood-handled purse from our Eco-chic collection measures 15″ x 15″ and is made from reclaimed garbage – plastic shopping bags that were littering the landscape of Ahmedabad India. The bags have been collected, washed and woven on a loom to create the ultimate bag and matching small case, laptop case, and camera case. The bag sells for $24 at Made by Survivors.
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Rescued survivors who have received several years of aftercare, education, and training at our partner shelters, will now be able to work at the new production center, and support themselves independently for the first time in their lives
I learned that in South Asia, traffickers will pay $150 to parents for their child’s life.
So sad.
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TEN provides an economic alternative to slavery and exploitation for women and youth at high risk for being trafficked.
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Rescued survivors who have received several years of aftercare, education, and training at our partner shelters, will now be able to work at the new production center, and support themselves independently for the first time in their lives.
I learned that this is one of the main projects of the orhanization.
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I learned that about 80-90% of the money earned in sales goes to the survivors/NGOs for the products or to help them grow their business.
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I learned that you can make a tax deductable donation and 100% goes right to survivors and shelters
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I learned that TEN’s handicraft programs offer these survivors a job that enables them to support themselves and live a meaningful, independent life. Thank you so much!
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I knew there was illegal trafficking going on, but I thought the primary source came from kid-napping. I did not realize families were selling their children so the family could have a better life. What a great orginization, not only are they helping those being sold, but they are helping women and children learn how to take care of themselves
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I learned that TEN has recently opened Destiny Productions at the Thomas Clayton Center in Calcutta India, which will enable survivors from three shelter partners in that city to support themselves and become fully independent for the first time in their lives.
27 million people around the world are estimated to be victims of slavery, for forced prostitution, labor, domestic work, and other forms of exploitation, with approximately 50% of victims being under the age of 18. UNICEF estimates that one million children will be forced into prostitution this year.
Very sad….
TEN’s handicraft programs offer these survivors a job that enables them to support themselves and live a meaningful, independent life. For those still living at the shelter, handicrafts programs provide therapeutic benefits, job training, literacy, social interaction, and a stipend for part-time work.
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I learned that “The Emancipation Network, MadebySurvivors, and TEN Charities were founded by Sarah Symons and John Berger in 2005. John and Sarah are married and together have build TEN from the ground up using their personal savings and dedicated community of friends.”
I was very touched by the mission of this organization and when I first learned about in another giveaway, I made a donation. “Your Donation Confirmation # is 269101”
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