When you travel you think about safety. You buy travel insurance. You might register with your government’s embassy, just in case. You reassure your mother that you’ll be fine.
But imagine if you were kidnapped and sold to strangers. Unlikely?
That’s exactly what happened to Ben Randall’s friend M, a 16 year-old girl from northern Vietnam who accepted a ride from someone she knew, but never made it home.
It happens to people far too often all over the world. Human trafficking is an industry, affecting tens of millions of people and worth tens of billions of dollars. Most of the victims are female, and many are just girls when they are taken. Many of these girls are then sold into prostitution or marriage. M’s friends and family believe that she was taken to China and fear the worst.
Ben wanted to do what he could to help, but what difference could he make with an international problem affecting millions?
Ben is in Asia searching for what happened to M and is filming a full-length documentary to bring more awareness to the global problem of human trafficking. He needs a little help to finish the documentary and get this story out to the world.
This three-minute video explains the project in more detail – please give it a watch:
You can find out more information and contribute on ‘The Human, Earth Project’ crowdfunding page.
Please consider a donation – every little bit counts – to help produce the documentary and ensure this message reaches a broad audience.
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Thank you for your support.
Barry OKane says
Thanks for sharing this, Alyona. I met Ben (the film maker) In SE Asia and have been really inspired by his story and dedication to raising awareness of the situation – especially amongst these minority women and girls of the region.
Alyona says
Hi Barry, It’s true, Ben is doing a great job!
Marysia Maciocha says
Human Earth Project is a truly superb initiative! I’m glad so many people spreading the news and trying to build awareness among readers and travellers!
ellenmbard says
Thanks for sharing The Human, Earth project’s story, I hope that this helps people to understand more about the devastating and complex issue of human slavery.
johnbardos says
Thanks again for your support Alyona! Safe travels!