Restavek Freedom Interview
Restavek Freedom seeks to end child slavery in the country of Haiti.
Today, we live in a world where slavery is outlawed. But in some small pockets of the world, it still exists. In Haiti, some children are still subjected to its cruelty under the guise of charity.
Find out how you can help end this terrible practice of exploitation.
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July 10, 2021
Restavek Freedom: Ending Child Slavery In Haiti
#269 Great.com Talks With... Restavek Freedom
While the world has been doing better in how we treat children in recent history, there are still some places in the world that have not. In Haiti, children are still being subject to slavery under the guise of charity. In this episode, we talk with Amy Nemeth from Restavek Freedom about ending this old and outdated practice of child slavery.
End Child Slavery In Haiti In Our Lifetime
According to some estimates, anywhere between one in four, or one in twelve children in Haiti are victims of child slavery. While it is an outdated practice that has been mostly outlawed, some children are lured into these situations of abuse under the guise of charity. The word “Restavek” means a practice where children are sent to work under a family with better social and financial mobility - usually to help around the house so that they’re provided for and educated. However, the other end of the bargain isn’t usually fulfilled. Children are forced to work and are treated terribly, lacking food, education, and proper shelter. Some are even abused mentally & physically. Amy Nemeth explains that the idea of Restavek is something that needs to be reassessed, and that children should be treated better and provided for properly.
Listen to the whole interview to find out how a little bit of your time and money can help bring these children in need to a better life away from modern day slavery. You can sponsor a child or get involved through different ways. Ending slavery whenever and wherever we can is our responsibility as human beings, more so when children are involved.
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