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Small Actions Big Impact
October 11, 2018
Small actions can have profound consequences. At The Freedom Story, we believe in growing change from the ground up, and that even the little choices we make can have a big impact on ourselves, our community, and the world around us. Last month, our students celebrated World Cleanup Day with an activity to help the students be volunteer-minded and to.
Strengthening Families is Better Prevention Than Orphanages
- September 13, 2018
Strengthening families and the communities in which they live is a better form of prevention than sending children to live in orphanages due to poverty. Did you know that a large proportion of children living in orphanages still have at least one living parent? The exact number is unknown, but may be up to 4 out of 5 children in.
Introducing Freedom Angels!
- May 10, 2018
As we celebrate 10 years since The SOLD Project documentary was first filmed and became a scholarship that led to an organization, The Freedom Story, which has now provided scholarships to over 200 students, we want to take some time to recognize the people whose vision made that possible. The FREEDOM ANGELS Award In doing so, we created the FREEDOM ANGELS award, in.
A Word From Our Graduates
- April 26, 2018
Earlier this month we had a wonderful celebration for our graduating students with food, flowers, games, and parents were invited to join as well. We’re so proud of our graduates, all of whom have been sponsored by incredibly generous donors. “I was in the first group of scholarship students. Since then I feel old. This scholarship supports our life, and I.
8 Ways Parenthood is Social Justice
- April 12, 2018
“Parenthood is social justice. It’s the greatest form of social justice. As parents we are able to provide things to another human being who can’t acquire those things for themselves yet. And if we do our job well, it will have a manifest benefit to other human beings.” – Justin Dillon Ever since I interviewed Justin Dillon about his book,.
Our Impact in 2017
- February 5, 2018
2017 was one of our best years yet, with so many exciting moments and accomplishments to share! Here are some of the highlights: We re-branded our work from The SOLD Project to “The Freedom Story” in solidarity with our values of Ethical Storytelling; Resources at our Pong Prae and Chiang Rai Resource Centers were accessed over 2,900 times by at.
Human Trafficking Awareness
- January 11, 2018
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month — and today, January 11, is Human Trafficking Awareness Day! You may have heard the gruesome statistics, such as: In 2016 (the most recent global data we have), on any given day it’s likely that 40 million were stuck in modern slavery, which includes coerced domestic, construction, factory, farm, fishing, and sex work 71%.
4 Days Left!
- December 28, 2017
4 days left of 2017…and 4 days to help us reach our year end goal! Because of your support, we’re over halfway to our end-of-year goal. But we still need help in getting there. Curious about where your dollars go? Here are some examples: $30 provides mentorship for one student for one month $75 sponsors a family to attend a.
Happy Holidays!
- December 21, 2017
To all our friends, supporters, champions, volunteers and fellow activists, we want to send you a BIG, WARM, and HEARTFELT THANK YOU for everything you do and everything you’ve done to help bring our staff and students’ dreams closer to coming true. Your encouragement and support have been vital to growing our community, holding steadfast our commitment to the cause,.
Trafficking Awareness During the Holidays
- December 14, 2017
Want to see some ways to bring greater social justice and trafficking awareness into your holiday season? Here are a few to consider! While Traveling A lot of us travel during the holiday season, given the chance to see faraway relatives, escape a cold climate for a more tropical one, or vice versa! However, we travelers might not be the.
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