The Skipping Stone Offers Handmade Products While Helping Stop Sex Trafficking
Sex Trafficking has become an enormous problem in many parts of the world. India, however, has been labeled the hub in Asia. Working with one of the largest brothels in North India, The Skipping Stone is making a difference. Currently, they have created jobs for 12 of the 2000 women in this particular brothel. In addition, a goal of hiring 40 women by the end of the year has been set. Meanwhile, these 12 women have been given the opportunity to escape many physical, emotional, spiritual and economic hardships.
The Skipping Stone hires women from the brothel to hand make products to sell. Although not all products sold by the company have been handmade the proceeds still go towards providing for the women. By purchasing products from this company, women can live a more dignified, meaningful life. A life free from the degrading lifestyle otherwise offered. Beautiful jewelry, journals, scarfs and coffee mugs are among the items available for purchase.
Americans typically do not visually see or hear first hand the extreme effects that sex trafficking has created for many women and children in India. By providing spiritual and emotional support through counseling, these women can overcome their painful past. As a result, they can finally begin to heal and make a difference in their own life as well as the lives of those around them.
Almost every 8 minutes, a child goes missing in India. Many times, due to poverty, families will sell their children believing they will be given a better life. Consequently, these children never obtain that ‘better life’. Hence, become sex slaves for the rest of their lives. The Skipping Stone diligently works to fix the problem.
The company name holds a powerful meaning. Each time someone casts a stone into the water, a ripple effect begins. We may not go to India, yet we can help The Skipping Stone reach those places you and I can not. Finally, please consider making a ripple today by purchasing your Christmas gifts from The Skipping Stone. Give a gift with a purpose this Christmas.
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