human trafficking

In the Booth with Ruth – Aimee Galicia Torres, Anti-Human Trafficking Activist / Filmmaker / Non-Profit Founder

“I am a survivor of both sexual and domestic physical abuse, and I wanted to help be the voice for those who are too afraid to speak up,” says Aimee Galicia Torres, an anti-human trafficking activist and filmmaker, and the founder of non-profit, Majestic Dreams Foundation.

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Aimee Galicia Torres

What inspired you to support the movement against human trafficking and make films about human trafficking and sexual exploitation?

I was inspired to support the movement against human trafficking by creating and starting a non-profit called The Majestic Dreams Foundation (www.themajestic.org) because I wanted to create awareness on all forms of abuse. Having been in the film industry for a little over eight years as an award-winning cinematographer, I decided to create a company that would embody and create films that make an impact, therefore, making a difference. I was featured on CNN’s Anderson 360, Al Jazeera English on my work on human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

One of the biggest things we can do to combat human trafficking and human exploitation is by shedding light and exposure on this topic. Using my connections and skills in the film industry, I am able to maximize and create exposure…

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In the Booth with Ruth – Kimberly Benson, Human Trafficking Survivor / Anti-Human Trafficking Advocate

Human trafficking survivor, anti-human trafficking advocate and co-founder of A Bridge of Hope, Kimberly Benson, openly shares the horrific circumstances she found herself in and how someone was able to sell her to another human being. Hers is a story of hope, strength, determination and courage.

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How did you become involved in the movement against human trafficking, sex trafficking, and sexual exploitation? 

My passion stems from being a victim once myself. When I was 18, I thought I knew it all – enough to keep me from trouble, but didn’t know that trouble would come looking for me. I left home to live on my own. After having been in several negative and abusive relationships, I was all alone. A young lady and I became friends. She was the best, was always there, encouraged me, bought me clothes, took me to get my hair and nails done. We were great friends.

She came to me one evening and asked me if I wanted to go to a house party. This was my first adult party, so I dressed up, put on the make-up, and was so excited. We drove there in my car. I didn’t…

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In the Booth with Ruth – William Eberle, Anti-Human Trafficking Advocate

“I believe that education is the key to dealing with human trafficking,” says William Eberle, Anti-Human Trafficking Advocate. Four years ago William heard the story of sex trafficking survivor, Carissa Phelps, through David Sauvage’s film project. Since then, he has been active in the fight against human trafficking. He explains what he does, why he does it, and how he goes about it, as well as showing how anyone can get involved and join the fight too.

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William Eberle

How did you become involved in the movement against sex trafficking and sexual exploitation?

This is kind of a long story as it was a journey, not so much a revelation, but I’ll keep it short. It started with a song of all things, “Carissa’s Song” by Mandi Perkins. I liked Mandi’s music and saw the proceeds from this song were going to The Carissa Project, a film project by David Sauvage to share the story of Carissa Phelps who is a survivor of sex trafficking. Carissa’s story was so horrific that it truly shocked me, yet it is also a story of triumph, joy, and hope. This all started about four years ago for me.

This led me to trying to educate myself on the issue of, initially, sex trafficking and then human trafficking. I don’t think I will ever forget the nights I stayed up until 2AM listening…

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