Our partnership with The Freedom Story (formally The SOLD Project)

Sexuality and abuse is not discussed openly in a Thai family, leaving children vulnerable in their lack of understanding about their bodies and how to respond to touches from others that make them uncomfortable. The consequences of little to no education in this area has disastrous, lifelong consequences in Thailand when a lack of education and a need for income is coupled with “opportunity” in the nearest city’s Red Light District.

We partnered with The Freedom Story to hold 2 two-day camps offering parents and their children the ability to learn and openly communicate about conflict and discuss solutions in a supportive environment. The camps were intended to build open communication about violence, forgiveness, and to raise awareness around trafficking. The camp’s anti-trafficking portion discussed “body safety” with the children. From song-and-dance to role-playing how to respond to uncomfortable scenarios to drawing body maps, the children were equipped with an understanding about the individual rights they have.