We had our 2nd "girl's night in" on Friday 8th of July. This time we were raising money and awareness for an organisation based in India called 'Freedom Firm' and their fight against the problem of sex trafficking in India and around the world. Freedom Firm are dedicated to the liberation of children enslaved in commercial sexual exploitation, to their effective rehabilitation, and to justice against those who have profited from their misery.
Left: A very young mum rescued by Freedom Firm
We shared a tantalizing supper, chatted a lot (as only girls can!) and many people purchased Indian goodies (hand made jewellery and hand painted Christmas tree decorations), knowing that 100% of the money was going straight to this amazing organisation.
Above: Some of the beautiful hand painted baubles Michael & Suzan brought back from India for us to sell on the night. 100% of money went to Freedom Firm.
There were gorgeous necklaces, earrings, bracelets & cards for sale on the night, all hand made by these rescued girls, who in turn receive a good salary from the sale of this jewelry.
Below: Hand made cards and jewellery hand made by the girls rescued by Freedom Firm.
My sister in law, Suzan, was here on the night. My brother, Michael, and Suzan work at an international boarding school in India called Hebron School, which is not far from Freedom Firm's operational base. They were in Australia visiting for a few weeks.
Left: My beautiful neices Emma (6) & Rebekah (aka "Bex", 4)
What a successful night we had! In just one night we raised over $600 for Freedom Firm...and that goes a LONG way over there. A big THANK YOU to everyone who helped on the night and to all that made the effort to come along.
What a privilege it is to live in this country of Australia. We are so financially blessed, which makes it so EASY to financially bless those that aren't. Let's not forget that our $30 takeaway meal can feed a whole orphanage for a week in some countries, or even more....
Much love,
Mark & Nat :)
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