Globally, 250 million people are experiencing extreme injustice. According to recent reports, there are over 40 million men, women, and children enslaved worldwide through sex trafficking, forced labor slavery and other forms of modern-day slavery. Confronted with these realities it is easy
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” This quote by Helen Keller captures the sheer determination and strategic thinking displayed by authorities in Bihar when they busted a sex trafficking trade. Three minor girls were forced to
“I am very happy. I can use this money to start my own business and build a house!” chimed Asha* as she realized that her account has been credited with the compensation amount of 9 lac INR (over $11,000), the highest amount
Thanks to support from our financial partners, JVI is taking a holistic approach to combatting human trafficking and other extreme injustice. This includes securing justice for individuals, empowering local partners, and improving justice systems. Recently, JVI published a new Citizen’s Rights manual. Developed
When a despairing Rajni* ran away from her home in the Northern Indian state of Bihar she did not imagine that her life would become even more catastrophic. Initially, she was comforted by a very “nice” lady onboard the train, who soon convinced
On June 2, 2022, JVI and a local partner worked together with authorities to rescue 78 survivors (34 adults and 44 minors) from bonded labor in a brick kiln in Uttar Pradesh. In contrast to the factory’s name as the “GOOD Brick
In September 2021, 30 families (143 women, children, and men) made a journey of around 800 miles with “labor brokers” in hopes of finding decent employment. Unfortunately, these labor brokers were actually traffickers. During the 22+ hour journey these families were not
JVI partnered with local organizations and the government to conduct multiple training programs in March and April of 2022 for border patrol troops, known as Sashastra Seema Bal, stationed at the India/Nepal border. Since the 1950s, people and goods have been allowed
According to the World Justice Project there are well over 250 million people suffering from extreme injustice due to complex factors such as corruption, social prejudice, extreme poverty, gender discrimination, lack of education, and more. At JVI, we know just how integral
In 2021, JVI partner Freeset officially combined forces with two like minded organizations to form Joyya. Joyya produces handmade, eco-friendly, fair trade products through a just and robust business model that lifts up entire communities. JVI works closely with Joyya and other
