John, we couldn’t wait to share this image of the struggle for freedom, and the power of sending rescue, with you.
The man kneeling in a desperate plea for freedom is Kasi.
Trapped by violence and manipulated through loans, the 70-year-old had been living in unspeakable cruelty and deprivation for 10 years. His impoverished family, along with 12 others, was forced to hack away at trees, shrubs and thorn bushes so the wood could be sold, and use their bodies when dull tools failed.
When local officials showed up, Kasi knew this was his one shot. As the sun streaked his bare back, he knelt desperately on the dusty ground and pleaded with them for his family’s freedom. For relief from the years of a relentless slave owner’s control.
And his moment of humility catalyzed local officials to rescue him and 41 other people from two wood-cutting units last week.
The survivors are now on the road to getting the safety and dignity they truly deserve. And Kasi’s image has awakened thousands more to the reality of modern slavery.
Keep reading to learn more about this story that’s already getting front-page news coverage and igniting critical conversations in India!
This image and Kasi’s story make us so grateful for you — this type of change only happens because you stand with us. We hope it encourages you in your fight to end slavery!
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