Saturday, April 19, 2008

It's Not Just Those People, Over There

The problems of human trafficking and child exploitation. The Thailand Mission Team gained an unprecedented perspective into these problems - and possible solutions - during our mission to southeast Asia. But let's get one thing straight ..... these problems are NOT just among 'those people,' over there.

This reminder comes from Kelli, a Midland member of our mission team, who urged us to watch
this video from Fox Network's The Morning Show. Featuring an interview with reporter/producer Lisa Ling, it highlights the problem with teen prostitution in the United States ..... including Dallas, Texas.

While we're on the subject of video, this is a good opportunity to spread the word about the
SOLD Project, a grassroots movement dedicated to exposing the truth behind child prostitution through multi-media and the collaborative response of individuals striving to make a change.

"The facts surrounding the child sex trade horrify most every person I have a conversation with," Rachel Sparks, Founder and Chairman of the SOLD Project, writes. "People are shocked by the rate at which it occurs, the fact that it exists in America, and that adult men & women are actually paying for sex with children. This is one social injustice that leaves no room for debate. Nothing justifies it, and there is no excuse to let it continue."

"The SOLD Project is a documentary designed to educate people about the haunting reality of the child sex trade in Southeast Asia & the World, and to give them the tools to halt these atrocities. I founded The SOLD Project after learning about the brutal sexual exploitation of society’s most vulnerable people – children." (CLICK HERE to view a trailer for the documentary)

"We at The SOLD Project have faith that the hope for positive change lives within all people. We can each be a part of restoring innocence and freedom back into the devastated lives of these child victims."

"While we do not pretend to have all of the answers - we are on a journey toward finding them and with your involvement we can. Your comments and questions are welcome. Post your ideas. Share your dreams. We are in this together. We need you, but more importantly these children need you." (CLICK HERE to learn how you can make a tax-deductible contribution to the SOLD Project)

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