976: Bruce Ladebu | Stories of Hope in the Fight Against Slavery

Apr 11, 2024

Bruce Ladebu, founder of Children's Rescue Initiative, shares his two decades of experience liberating victims of human trafficking and modern slavery. He reveals shocking statistics: 40 million people enslaved and a $150 billion industry thriving on exploitation. Bruce discusses the perilous nature of rescue operations and underscores the urgent need for rehabilitation of survivors. He urges listeners to engage in activism, from volunteering to advocating for policy changes, to combat this pressing global issue.

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ANECDOTE

Early Encounters with Trafficking

Bruce Ladebu first encountered human trafficking in the former Soviet countries in the 90s.
In 2003, in Kiev, he witnessed horrific conditions and exploitation of vulnerable children.

ANECDOTE

Pakistani Slave Fields

While in Pakistan in 2009, Ladebu was shown slave fields where hundreds were enslaved.
He began rescuing children, despite warnings of the extreme dangers involved.

INSIGHT

Street Children in Ukraine

Many homeless children in Ukraine are orphans or runaways from abusive homes.
Ladebu's research indicated a staggering number of street children in Odessa and Kiev alone.

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Children's Rescue Initiative founder Bruce Ladebu joins us to discuss the 20 years he's spent liberating hundreds of people from slavery and trafficking!

What We Discuss with Bruce Ladebu:

Human trafficking and slavery affect around 40 million globally, generating $150 billion per year. Exploitation includes forced labor, domestic servitude, and sex trafficking of all ages.
Heartless and often sadistic traffickers prey on the most vulnerable and desperate populations, including disaster-stricken children and marginalized minorities. Corruption and apathy among local authorities and law enforcement allow this atrocity of an industry to thrive.
Rescuing trafficking victims is perilous work, but Bruce Ladebu's team has saved hundreds over the past 20 years. Extensive physical and mental rehabilitation in the aftermath is often necessary for these survivors to cope with the trauma they've endured.
Children's Rescue Initiative is Bruce's organization that provides funding for a variety of programs that help to rescue children from trafficking and slavery, provide them with shelter and care, and help them reintegrate into society.
Donating cash is just one way to help — people can also volunteer their time to organizations like Children's Rescue Initiative that are working to combat human trafficking and slavery. There are a number of ways to volunteer, such as working in a shelter, providing legal assistance, or advocating for policy changes.
And much more...

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