Wednesday, February 23, 2011
When you think of a human trafficking victim what images come to mind? Recently, I searched "human trafficking victim" on Google Images and of the first ten pages where a 'victim' was portrayed, only four or five pictures were male (excluding numerous pictures of Ashton Kutcher!). The vast majority of the images depicted a young female. The international anti-trafficking movement is understandably focused on the trafficking of women and children, and while the international community is beginning to recognize that men are often trafficked for labor, we must also ask if counter-trafficking efforts are failing to address the sexual exploitation and trafficking of boys.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
For those of us involved in humanitarian efforts and seeking good social change in this world, there is perhaps nothing more frustrating or even devastating than to realize a project we initiated, a grant we enabled or even a mission trip in which we participated did more harm than good. I believe that author, speaker, and Equitas board member, Andy Crouch speaks to this when in a recent interview he challenged leaders with the thought that, “We either contemplate or we exploit.”
Friday, February 04, 2011
Do these headlines look familiar?
"OAS experts challenge Haiti election result"
"'Baby Doc' return to Haiti surprises many"
"Fears Of Cholera Hit Port-Au-Prince"
"Haiti: Who's got your billion$ ?"
"A year later, Haiti's recovery gridlocked"
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Thanks so much for taking the time to stop in on our new website. By being here we know you probably have a heart for the vulnerable and oppressed and are looking to learn more about how others are addressing injustices in this world. Our hope is that this site is a place that is helpful not only to learn about Equitas, but even more importantly for you to be able to gain knowledge and perhaps even become engaged with the issues to which we are involved.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
In the aftermath of Haiti’s devastating earthquake, I spent three and half weeks in both Haiti and the Dominican Republic involved in the relief efforts. This was, needless to say, a life-changing experience in which I encountered countless stories of both tragedy and resilience, and my own participation took an unexpected twist from a small role in the food distribution and medical relief of thousands to an effort to save one child.
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