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2011: The Year in Pictures
2011 was an incredible adventure. I want to thank so many of you for empathizing and engaging with us this year. Through thoughtful volunteerism and generous contributions to iEmpathize we have collectively strengthened our impact in the lives of the children we serve. We are grateful to have doubled our budget from last year! Victims have [...]
Stilettos at the Jungle’s Edge: Raid and Rescue
There were three rooms decorated in Disney motifs and next to each bed was a stash of condoms, lubricant, and lingerie. A call to the new anti-trafficking hotline in Chiapas had given authorities a lead on three possible child trafficking victims. It was reported that the girls were being forced to work as waitresses in [...]
Trucker Hero
“They made us go from truck to truck… and then I had to have sex with another guy that I didn’t even know.” Sheri, age 15. Most of us drive down the road and pass by houses, buildings, alleys and rest areas, but all we ever see is the wood, brick, steel, and pavement. However, [...]
iE’s Media Launch and Lunch @ The Pepsi Center
iEmpathize, in partnership with Room 214 (www.room214.com) and sponsored by Kroenke Sports Charities and The Altitude Channel, will be launching our new TV/Web commercial and Facebook website produced by Room 214 and iEmpathize. The commercial will run this Fall on the Altitude Channel. We will share about our work in the US, Mexico, Cambodia, and [...]
Perlita
3 year old *Perlita’s eyes sparkled as I spotted her in the busy mall. Her tiny hands were clinging to a department store bag. As soon as the coveted hugs and kisses were given, she was allowed to open the bag, pull out and slip on the princess dress she had chosen for herself. This [...]
iEmpathize Media Launch in Mexico
Historically, media of the day has been a voice of movements fighting injustice and has moved people to action. Our media experiences bring the reality of child trafficking to the people who can do something about it. According to Kevin Bales, most of the mechanisms that are needed to end modern slavery are in place. [...]
Mexico City Media: Short Film and Partner Portfolio
We recently premiered a media campaign featured at a new technology summit providing web and media tools for Mexico to address the issue of human trafficking (https://www.unidoshacemosladiferencia.org). The media is in both Spanish and English. Mexico iE’s Research – Mexico is on virtually every top ten list for countries with human trafficking violations. The country [...]
A Survivor Speaks: Film Teaser / U.S. Project Portfolio
Trailer for Trucker’s Project: Truckers Against Trafficking training film, advocacy film, and immersive mixed media exhibit coming soon. RETRACTION: The report of 100 rescues by www.landlinemag.com is not accurate. We will keep you updated on actual numbers as we get them. SNEAK PEEK of the Truckers Training film featuring undercover lot footage, eye witness accounts [...]
SE Asia Film and Partner Portfolio
iEmpathize in SE Asia. iE founder, two CU film students, and NYC photographer share their experiences and talk about artifacts gathered on the trip. This film is integrated into an exhibit that also features photography and artifacts. Funds raised from the mixed media exhibit support child protection, intervention and restoration efforts. Cambodia iE’s Research – [...]
Russia Project Portfolio
The Russia film is not edited for internet as of this time but you may view it at one of our events. iE’s Research – Over 17,000 Russian teens graduate orphanages each year at age 16. They are sent to the nearest large city with little to no life skills to cope leaving them highly [...]