iEmpathize

Mexico City Update 3 from Brad Riley on Vimeo.

iEmpathize was in Mexico City gathering media that will be used to raise awareness and funds to end the trafficking and sexual exploitation of children in Mexico. In addition to partnering with a safe home that is restoring 25 girls ages 9-18, we are rallying behind a movement of mass anti-trafficking legislation, rescue efforts, and prevention programs. There is a powerful group of Mexican abolitionists that are passionately leading the way and we are proud to come along side them. The media is being developed into two Mexican street exhibits to be used by university students, and an iE mixed media immersive exhibit that will be in English and Spanish. We believe these tools will have a profound impact both in Mexico and the US.

We had a film interview and photo shoot with Rosi Orozco who is the founder of the foundation that runs the safe home. We filmed interviews with survivors and gathered all kinds of candid media of all the girls throughout the safe home. It was terrific and aesthetically beautiful. We spent time at the safe home sharing stories, laughing with the girls, and holding the babies of a couple of the girls. The stories are heartbreaking and beautiful all at the same time.

Maria was 9 years old when she was first prostituted. She was trafficked from Guatemala to Mexico. Her father killed her mother and she went to live with her grandmother.  Her aunt brought her to Cancun, where her alcoholic uncle pimped her out to neighbors. Her victimizations included being raped by two men at same time. To this day, she uncontrollably wets and soils the bed from the damage she suffered. She is now safe and experiencing deep love and profound healing. We enjoyed her laughing, smiling and teasing us all day. (name changed in behalf of her dignity)

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