Have you heard of Friends of Maiti Nepal?
The Founder and Executive Director of Maiti Nepal is Ms. Anuradha Koirala. Born in Nepal and former English teacher, Ms. Koirala started Maiti Nepal in a small house in Kathmandu with her own savings. Today she is a widely recognized activist and lecturer who has dedicated her life to combating the sexual exploitation of women and children.
Recently, she won the CNN Heroes 2011 Award.
According to her official website:
Her accomplishments have been recognized through numerous awards. Her work is often dangerous and requires great personal sacrifice. The criminal elements that "deliver" young girls are a ruthless enemy and have political connections at the highest levels in India and Nepal. Maiti Nepal's main office in Kathmandu has been destroyed twice and Maiti workers must travel with a bodyguard when overseeing rescue missions in India.
Her commitment has been an inspiration to her largely volunteer staff. Most of the workers are rescued girls and young women who are healthy enough to work. "They need little incentive from me," states Ms Koirala. "They are working to help their sisters and they know the horror of the victims." She adds, "Society rejects me and my girls, but they are the most important thing in my life.
Watch the following video and be moved to tears. *sniffs* Thanks to CS who sent me the link to this beautiful clip.
The title of this post is taken from a phrase used in the video.
CLICK HERE FOR THE VIDEO
2 comments to Real Men Don't Buy Girls
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Unknown Dear ahoo
Yes, I remember Jackie Pullinger. My friends used to go to her church until they migrated from HK to NZ.
There are still many valiant and upright men and women in the world wh are walking the extra mile to help those in need. What an inspiration! And you are one of them!!
What a blessing!
Take care and God bless!
Cheers
ahoo We need real women to save this world. Read about Jackie Pullinger in Hong Kong, where she runs a halfway home for those women forced into prostitution. Many occassions she was threatened with death but with the presence of God with her, she continues to labour in love.
Even those hardcore ones were transformed eventually when they witnessed the power of God with her.