I first heard about human trafficking when I was an undergrad at UNL. I became very interested in this topic; a topic that does not generate much attention, yet affects people worldwide in horrific ways. I was introduced to Paul and Kasey Yates at Indigo Bridge Books, as they had become regular faces around the store. I was immediately drawn to their organization (which seeks to end sex trafficking between Nepal and India) due to my previous concern about human trafficking and since I had just recently traveled to Nepal to celebrate my sister's engagement.
This past Thursday, Indigo Bridge Books was fortunate to host Paul and Kasey as they talked about their organization, Tiny Hands International. They showed the documentary The Day My God Died and talked about their new initiative 'One Girl'. Even considering the weight of the topic, about 50 people came down to the bookstore to learn about human trafficking and the work of Tiny Hands. Paul discussed the organization's goals which include intercepting girls being trafficked at the Nepal- India border.
They also have rehabilitation homes throughout Nepal where rescued girls learn to read and write, develop work skills and also learn English. Their new initiative is called 'One Girl' which involves the purchase of a bracelet and 'spiritually adopting' victims of sex trafficking. The work of Paul and Kasey, along with the concerned community that is supporting Tiny Hands International is completely invaluable when you think of each girl that is restored to safety and given the dignity she deserves.
For more information, Please visit their website: http://www.tinyhandsinternational.org/
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