Prevent Child Trafficking Through Education

Dear Friends,

I’m incredibly excited to share some great news with you. On January 2nd, 2017, we’re officially changing our name to -- drum roll please -- The Freedom Story. 

Why? 

We’re rebranding our entire organization to reflect the hope, dignity, and freedom that’s representative of our work. The SOLD Project, while not a bad name, isn’t a positive name nor does it reflect the reality we seek to bring about for those we serve. Having grown for several years and looking towards what we desire to accomplish in the years ahead, we want a brand that positively reflects the lives of the students and communities we serve as well as the hard work we all put into breaking the cycle of poverty and exploitation. 

When? 

January 2nd, 2017. We’ll not only have a new name, but a new website, a new look, and a new feel.

What’s changing? 

While our look and name are changing, the substance of what we do (our work to prevent child trafficking and exploitation) remains the same. Of course, to adapt to the realities of a changing world, we’re always growing and changing. But the only drastic change this January will be our brand and name. 

What should I look forward to? 

Our new website. Our new logo. Our new name. Our new introduction film. The continuation of the important work we do to prevent child exploitation and trafficking. 

How can I help? 

Spread the word when we go live! We have an exciting campaign coming in February, and for it to be successful, we’ll need your help. So, please keep on the lookout for more ways to use your network to support the work of preventing child trafficking and exploitation. 

Thank you for being a part of the freedom story we’re telling! 

Best,
Rachel Goble

Dear Friends,

We do more than provide scholarships and resources for our at-risk students. With opportunities that expand their horizons, together with you, our faithful supporter, we empower them to dream.

Students who don’t have Thai citizenship aren’t allowed to travel outside of their home district, whether by car, bus or plane, unless they’re with a foundation or school. If they want to travel, they must apply for a short-term pass to show at police checkpoints.

A few weeks ago, our Thailand Mentorship Program Leader, Win, took some of our undocumented students on a 2-day trip to Chiang Mai. Thanks to our organizational status and Win’s planning, the trip was a success; the group toured Chiang Mai University, Queen Sirikit Botanica Garden, Doi Suthep, and spent a morning taking fun and silly selfies at the 3D Art Museum.

After the trip, one of our 8^th-grade students told the staff, “This was a great experience to walk around Chiang Mai University. I am now able to dream about going to school there.”

Opportunities like this expand the horizons of our youth and encourage them to continue to pursue their education in-spite of obstacles that come from being undocumented. As we’ve shared in a previous project report, Win himself was undocumented but chose to follow his dream to go to law school, eventually receiving citizenship, and just this year passing his law exam in Bangkok. His success story is motivating for our scholarship students, and having his guidance and support continues to help them work hard to pursue their dreams.

We’re incredibly thankful to partner with you in bringing opportunities, such as the Chiang Mai trip, to our students.

With hope,

The SOLD Project Team