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27 Million Slaves

I want to help raise awareness to the fact there are more slaves today than ever in history by starting an open-source photography project to combat the horrors of slavery as it exists today.

I want to travel to the countries that are the major sources of slavery to document what the key players in this fight are doing to combat the issue. I also want to photograph local celebrities in these nations to help bring notice to the general public and hopefully to some victims to help them realize there is hope, there is a way out. Finally, I want to photograph business and government leaders who are committed to reducing their dependence on the products and labor of those enslaved.

My project will be the catalyst to a worldwide, open-source photo project. I would like this project to culminate in a photo essay book with all proceeds going to the organizations best prepared to make a difference.

My project would be one of many in which people are joining the movement to become a modern day abolitionist started by the film "CALL+RESPONSE". The documentary started this grassroots movement of open-source activism to end slavery. My project would be another link in the chain to meet the needs as expressed by CALL + RESPONSE...

"There is a sea of change happening in human rights activism. The world’s issues cannot be solved alone by governments and non-profits, but require community-based participation. CALL+RESPONSE is creating interactive field projects for each aspect of human slavery: sex slavery, labor slavery, child soldiers and child slavery."

"Slavery is thriving from the child brothels of Cambodia to the slave brick kilns of rural India to reveal that in 2007, Slave Traders made more money than Google, Nike and Starbucks combined."

I want to do something about this worldwide tragedy because I am an abolitionist.

Will you join me?

Rank: 189

16 Comments

abbylanemc

Amazing! Way to go Carl!

scooke703

this could really make a difference...people don't believe "slavery" could / is happening in their hometown. getting past that mental barrier is a critical first step.

FatherJohn

awesome idea!

I voted for you, you vote for me. Let's all do this and see how it turns out. Let's help each other!

daneeblanche

this is awesome, Carl...
I am in a group of people fighting all of this here in the DFW area (one of the highest areas for human trafficking/ slavery)
I hope you get it! I want to help if you do!! (and even if you do not win... I still would love to join you with this!)
Adana

mikewinland

Wow I am so happy you thought of that dream thats something I think about alot You have my vote Please go and vote for me.

buzzlaw

Hope this is picked. It combines your talents with your passion; what a great combination for success.

erklesue

What a difference you could make, you have my vote. Good luck!

whargrove

Great idea! Best of luck, but don't let this 'contest' keep us from the task of abolition.. I'm a photographer too, if you need help in your endeavors, feel free to contact me.

johnfellman

Very cool. Please, check me out too when you've got the time.

heatherannehart

great idea, would love to see this happen.

tigerlily

thanks, like it,certainly some good ideas getting lost in the mix amongst all this computer network votes..and if you like mine,about orhpans in USA and Africa, please return the vote!

gear

I want to do something about this worldwide tragedy because I am an abolitionist.

jrhandel

Bless you! Wonderful dream & Best of luck! You have my "PIC" - please take a second to read about my cause - furthering peaceful coexistence between Arabs and Israelis in the Middle East and around the world! Thank you!

Amazonian

Good ideas like yours that are not in the Top 100 are nearly impossible to find. This is unfair as many great ideas are hidden. Those of us in the “Sub-100” should work together to promote the best projects of the Sub-100 so that they can be in the Top 100 and be seen. Please vote for best Sub-100s!

willbaxter

Definitely go to India and Burma. I'm voting for you -- feel free to return the favor and vote for my project on land seizures, political upheaval and the overall struggles of daily life in Zimbabwe.

adamjames

You have my vote, If you get the chance, check out my dream "From Australia With Love" and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE vote for it!

Thanks.

-Adam

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