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NEWS FROM THE FRONTLINES
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India AllSaints India Visit Factory in DelhiToday, Not For Sale welcomed representatives from AllSaints India and U.K offices to the new factory! Visiting just a day after news that OpenHand has been awarded for 'National Industry Excellence', AllSaints reps expressed their delight with the company's progress and their commitment to assist in the final stages of preparation for large-scale production. Delightful to see NFS partners working together to products clothes that are made with dignity and sold to generate funds which will benefit more survivors of human trafficking.
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South Africa Police Rescue 47 in South AfricaLast week in the Limpopo province of South Africa, 47 individuals were rescued from being sold into modern-day slavery. A relative of those now rescued tipped off the police. The survivors were being held for ransom or sold into slavery. All 47 individuals rescued were Ethiopian. Of the six suspects arrested, five were Ethiopian; this particular human trafficking ring targeted vulnerable people from their own country. Not For Sale would like to congratulate the South African Police on a a job well done! Because
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Thailand Major Storm Nearly Destroys Children’s HomeA major storm hit Northern Thailand just a few weeks ago, leaving the Children’s Home is shambles. Fortunately, with over 100 hands on site, the kids and Kru Nam are eagerly pitching in to make repairs on the dormitory, chicken coop, pig pen and office before the rainy season begins. The organic farm at the Children's Home is a major source of food, income, and life skills training for the children. Its success is essential to the success of the kids at Not For Sale Thailand.
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Romania Local Catering Company Enables SustainabilityLast week, Adela and Maria, two survivors at Not For Sale Romania became employed at local catering company. The milestone marked a significant step in creating their own future by earning a sustainable income. In 2012 alone, the catering company has provided jobs to over 4 survivors at NFS Romania and is one the largest buyers of produce grown at the NFS Romania farm. The relationship with the catering company allows NFS to earn an income to further provide aftercare for survivors of trafficking while creating a channel for dignified work.
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Peru Alejandro’s Story: Surfing, Studying, and Shining!This month, NFS Peru resident Alejandro began pursuing a new dream studying architecture at a local university. School isn't the only place he dreams, last year Alejandro was ranked as one of the top 6 BEST surfers on the Peru National Team! Alejandro was forced to beg on the streets at the young age of 10 but instead of becoming trapped by past circumstances, both his surfing and studies have helped him find his identity outside of what he went through. Alejandro is a shining example of how using the simple tools of education and athletics helps survivors embrace freedom and new futures.
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The Netherlands Justice for the Bottom Billion; HOME Hosts Juniper NetworksVisiting HOME last week: 18 staff members from Juniper Networks; a global technology company who will host NFS's Global Forum this year in Silicon Valley. Juniper staff were served fresh, HOME-made soup while learning from our team about modern-day slavery. Juniper will be hosting NFS's innovative Global Forum this November, where the theme is 'Justice for the Bottom Billion'. And justice is exactly what HOME is looking to achieve in Amsterdam, through job creation for vulnerable people in our 'up-stream' approach to address human trafficking.
