Two Dozen Rescued with New IJM Partner, in New State

Nearly every special moment in Chithra’s life—childhood, marriage, motherhood—was spent trapped on a farm under a slave owner’s watchful eye.

Arul and Pachayamma's life of slavery began when they were just children. Thinking freedom was unattainable, they married in slavery and inherited their families’ debts. They broke rocks in life-threatening conditions, always under the threat of violence from the owner. They lived in a constant state of fear.

Ron thought the few years spent on Thai waters would have been worth it for his family. Little did he know, that ship would never return home.

“I only learned that I was trafficked when I was in the middle of the ocean. The Thai captain told me that I was sold.”

Last week, an elderly man’s moment of desperation catalyzed rescue for 42 people. Kasi’s image has awakened thousands to the reality of modern slavery around the world—and his passion has fueled us to keep up the fight against it.