Friends, will you join me?
Growing up in South Africa, I witnessed a lot of exploitation happening in my home country. About two years ago, I heard of a global anti-slavery organization called International Justice Mission (IJM) and I resonated with their work to protect people in poverty from different forms of violence including forced labor.
Like many other Cambodians who migrate to neighboring countries in search of better job, 16-year-old Panha* went to Thailand to work as a fisherman in the hope of earning more money. But that decision nearly cost him his life.
Besides enduring harsh working conditions and physical abuse, Panha’s right hand was injured by a machine on the boat, leading to it being amputated at a local hospital. Still, Panha returned to the boat to work, hoping to claim the money he had earned but not been paid. Then, he faced yet another injustice: he was paid less than HK$50, which was only one percent of the promised salary.
“When I lost my hand, I lost all my dreams,” Panha says. “But when IJM helped me, I feel there’s still hope.”
IJM provided legal aid, and eventually the perpetrator in Panha’s case was sentenced to seven years in prison and ordered to pay HK$37,000 as compensation. Despite his disability, Panha continues to work on a local farm. He even started a small grocery store in his village and built his own home with livelihood support from IJM.
In Southeast Asia, IJM have offices in Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and Indonesia that focus on combatting forced labour slavery and human trafficking. They partner with governments and local authorities to rescue victims, restore survivors, bring criminals to justice, and strengthen justice systems to protect vulnerable people and prevent violence from happening in the very first place.
For the past 26 years, IJM and partners have brought safety and restoration to over 95,000 people around the world.
Friends, by supporting “BAKED to RESCUE”, you can help IJM rescue and protect more people from slavery!
Best Regards,
Zahir
* A pseudonym
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HK$500
can help sponsor part of the training for police, lawyers and judges
HK$2,500
can help send lawyers to represent the oppressed
港幣$5,000
can help provide emergency medical care for victims
港幣$10,000
can help fund a part of a rescue operation
Every rescue operation equals to HK$50,000
And to celebrate your kindness and generosity, the first 10 donors with minimum of HK$500 donation will also get a free sourdough pizza at Baked Kennedy Town in Hong Kong, courtesy of Baked Restaurant Group!#
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#Tax-deductible donation receipt will be issued for donation of HK$100 or above.
Friends, by supporting “BAKED to RESCUE”, you can help IJM rescue and protect more people from slavery!
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