As a father of five children, one of my greatest joys is to watch them grow up and chase their dreams. And yet, far too many children don’t have the freedom and safety to dream about their futures. They could be playing with their friends one day and sold into modern-slavery the next.
It happened to Suriya.
Before he was sold into slavery, he loved to dream about his future. If you asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up, his answer would have changed depending on the day. A famous singer, an artist, a policeman, a pilot, a cricket player. Nothing felt out of reach.
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That all changed when he was 10 years old, and a cyclone hit his village. The storm destroyed his family’s home and took his father’s life. A trafficker who lived nearby was ready to capitalize on their family’s vulnerable situation, and it wasn’t long before Suriya was forced into slavery.
Suriya stopped dreaming about his future; he believed there was no way out.
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John, I am so grateful for the ways you have continued to pursue justice on behalf of children throughout this difficult year. Suriya inspires me to chase the dream of a future where every child is free and make that dream a reality. I hope his story has inspired you too.
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