Jan
17
2012
Human Trafficking in the News
Melissa Trafficking News & Information 0
I’m constantly online scouting out news and information on human trafficking. This recurring feature on the blog will showcase some of the most interesting and pertinent news. I’ll begin with the bad news, but I always find more good news than bad. More people are fighting trafficking, more laws are being passed, and more traffickers are going to jail. Thank you for being part of the good news about trafficking! BAD NEWS (Hang on! There’s good news coming!) “Human Trafficking: FIA to Probe Fake Visa Case Involving British Council” from the Express Tribune. It’s tough to tell exactly who’s atRead more
Oct
20
2011
New Products: Hello, Jewel Tones
Emily Product Information, STF News 1
We’ve just added lots of great new products to the shop featuring rich jewel tones – perfect for fall! The products include both jewelry and tote bags from two new partner organizations: Freedom Stones and byTavi. The new jewelry is from Thailand and made by artisans from Freedom Stones. Freedom Stones is committed to eliminating and preventing human trafficking through livelihoods projects that transform and develop vulnerable communities. The new tote bags are from byTavi in Cambodia. byTavi is a vocational training program that prevents trafficking, offers hope, a future and an income that will provide for the needs of eachRead more