Thursday, July 30, 2009

Soft Hands, Kind Hearts Against Child Trafficking


Apparently I'm on some sort of "hand" theme this week. I am going to track down the nearest Body Shop as soon as I can and stock up on this wonderful hand cream. (On second thought, looks like it's only available outside the U.S.; Body Shop, please offer this campaign here, too!)

A large portion of the proceeds will go to Beyond Borders to fight child sex trafficking. Apparently sales of cotton bags and gift boxes will also benefit Somaly Mam's foundation.

Some of the funds will pay for the smaller (and incredibly meaningful) actions beyond the typical shelter and treatment; things like removing the tattoo of a pimp's name from a child's hand.

It reminds me of what Billy Graham once said: "The most eloquent prayer is the prayer through hands that heal, and bless."

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