Reading Somaly's story about her experiences as a young sex slave and seeing her on the Tyra show was so informational, sad, and moving. It's shocking how things like this happen and how (in my opinion) there isn't too much going on to stop it or prevent it. I think there needs to be more awareness, more light shed on the issue, and more funding to get those girls out of the brothels and into trades that are profitable for them, healthy, and legal.
I went on Somaly's website over the weekend and the thread bracelets they are selling are only $15. That would be such a great way to donate to the cause and talk about it with people when they ask about the bracelet. However, I just don't think that's enough. Like we were talking about in class, people like to donate once or twice then we tend to think "my work here is done" and we move on with our lives. We don't all have the time or money to make huge social changes, and sometimes it's discouraging because we think "there's not much I can do anyway." One of my goals is to see how else I can get involved and what I can really do to make a difference. On the website they have internship and volunteer positions, some even in Cambodia! They are very limited, but that would be such an amazing experience. Maybe they will need help in the summer or when I am done with school. All I know is that I want to give back somehow- no matter how small- and her story will not be forgotten anytime soon.
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