NFS World News
From Peru: NFS Invests in the Future of 77 Indigenous Communities
In 2012, Not For Sale Peru, in collaboration with 77 indigenous communities, will launch the first phase of a new series of ventures in the Amazon. The Peruvian Amazon is one of the most abundant and resource-rich areas on the planet, yet the people who call this region home are some of the most vulnerable and exploited communities that Not For Sale has encountered. These communities often fall victim to traffickers as they desperately search for opportunities for better futures for themselves and their families.
From South Africa: Young Survivor Returns Home to China
Following months of intensive support and care, Kim recently felt ready to return to China.
Speaking about her departure, NFS South African Coordinator Christina Bacino said: “This week I was able to bring one of our girls to the airport and see her off. As we came to the security line and I could go no further, I had mixed emotions. I was so happy to see her freedom and independence restored, but also sad to have to let go and say goodbye. As she disappeared beyond security and I turned to walk away, I thought about how lucky I am to be in the business of setting people free. When this job is rewarding, it is extremely rewarding.”
From Romania: NFS completes first phase of development of farming enterprise
Not For Sale has completed the first phase of its farm expansion in Romania, one of several major social enterprise developments that will be launched in 2012. The organization operates a small farmhouse and shelter in Timisoara, in western Romania.
EXTENDED: Free2Rock Campaign to be Available Until Next Week
Not For Sale in partnership with Tenth Avenue North has extended this month’s Free2Rock campaign until Monday, 30th January. The debut limited edition T-shirt campaign will continue for an additional five days to compensate for the major server issues caused by the huge level of demand and support for the campaign. More than 10,000 people attempted to purchase the group’s T-shirt at Not For Sale Store’s website in a period of just four hours on the first day of the campaign alone.
From Romania: Not For Sale Collaborates with Prosecutors to Secure Convictions for Nine Traffickers
Not For Sale is celebrating a huge victory after assisting with the conviction and sentencing of nine Romanian traffickers in Grenoble, France, this week. Not For Sale Romania is proud to have helped secure the conviction, as the team spent a significant amount of time collaborating with prosecutors to compile strong evidence for the trial.
Last Day to Enter!
Today is the last day for abolitionists to take part in Not For Sale’s “I Am An Abolitionist Campaign”. Submit a video highlighting your work as an abolitionist in a bid to win two complimentary tickets to the 2012 Global Forum on Human Trafficking later this year.
Launched earlier this month, the contest seeks to engage more people in the modern-day abolitionist movement by sharing the personal stories of everyday people taking action to end slavery.
From HQ: Just Five Days left to get your limited-edition Free2Rock Shirt
Free2Rock abolitionists have less than five days to get their hands on the campaign’s limited-edition Tenth Avenue North anti-slavery T-shirts. The debut Free2Rock campaign was launched earlier this month. For two weeks only, it features an exclusive T-shirt, designed by a different featured band or celebrity.
From Headquarters: Dave Batstone interviewed on Foxnews.com
Dave Batstone made a high-profile appearance on one of the US’s biggest online news sites this week, during which he spoke about the harsh realities of the slave trade in the United States and across the world. Well-known broadcaster Jonathan Hunt interviewed the President and Co-founder of Not For Sale on FoxNews.com LIVE-Fox News’ web show yesterday morning.
From HQ: Not For Sale welcomes a new group of passionate abolitionists to the team this week.
Not For Sale welcomes a new group of passionate abolitionists to the team this week. The seven ambitious young adults are undertaking the fellowship program at the organization’s headquarters in Half Moon Bay, and will dedicate the next six months of their lives to helping end modern slavery across the globe.
