It's Official

This week, Global Volunteer Network Foundation officially added an Anti-Trafficking Fund page and donation option to their website!

http://www.gvnfoundation.org/programs/antitrafficking/

Posting our official page is an exciting first step! Next, Courtney Montague and myself are finalizing proposals around projects and partner organizations we'd like to support. We should have details to share with you towards the end of November! More to come.

In addition to moving ahead at a good pace with the GVNF Anti-Trafficking Fund, I am also in the midst of preparing for a site-visit to a safe-house in Northern Thailand in mid-November. This trip serves two purposes:

1. Work in a safe house for victims of sex trafficking, and spend time with the survivors to gain a deeper understanding of the issue and needs of survivors
2. Vet out a potential partnership with GVNF

For security purposes, the Executive Director of the safe-house has asked me not to name their organization or post pictures without his approval. Clearly, the intent is not to harm anyone staying in the shelter, so I will only talk about the upcoming trip in general details, not naming specific locations or posting pictures.

Your support and feedback continue to inspire me and help with the development of the Anti-Trafficking Fund. We made great progress this week with the launch of the website page, and with your ongoing support, we will make a difference in someones life who has been victimized and exploited by sex-trafficking. One step at a time, with your help, we can be the change we want to see in the world.