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ANTI-SLAVERY PROJECTS
A. Summary of Action Group Projects prior to approval as a RAG 2009 - 2012
Purchase of a Motor Bike – Child Slave Rehab Centre for Boys, Nr Allahabad, India
The first project undertaken by the newly formed Action Group against Child Slavery, was the
purchase in late 2009, of a Suzuki motor bike, helmet and accessories for the field staff of Bal Vikas
Ashram, a Child Slave Rehabilitation Centre near Allahabad, India. The bike was provided to enable
the staff of the Centre to monitor the progress of boys who have completed their rehabilitation and
education at the Centre and who have returned to their home villages. Funding was provided by the
Rotary Clubs of Norwich St Edmund, England and West Chester Downtown, Pennsylvania.
The bike newly arrived at the Ashram in 2009
US & UK Rotarians checking out the bike in 2010
Purchase of a Motor Vehicle – Child slave Rehab Centre for Boys, Nr Allahabad, India
A 6/8 seater vehicle for Bal Vikas Ashram was purchased in 2010 with the help of a RF Matching
Grant. It is being used, amongst other things, to provide transportation for children during rescue
operations. The participating clubs were the Rotary Clubs of West Chester Downtown and Exton
Frazer (USA), Norwich St Edmund, Swaffham & District and Sudbury Talbot (England), Reims St
Remi, (France), Mainz 50 Nord, (Germany) and Pratapgarh, India.
Collecting the car from the show room in
Allahabad, India (November 2010)
Arriving at Bal Vikas Ashram the next day to
show the children the new vehicle,
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Construction of a Bio Gas Oven – Trafficking Shelter for Girls, Bihar, India
Because the Rotary Club of West Chester Downtown, USA provided funds for a tiny herd of cows, a
cow shed and the construction of a bio gas oven made of brick, Punarnawa Ashram, a Rehabilitation
Shelter for girls rescued from sex slavery in India, has
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diary products to feed 40 residents daily
methane (from the bio-gas system’s processing of cow manure) to cook meals
resources to learn animal husbandry and cooking skills
extra milk to sell at the market to generate income to pay for the cows’ vet bills and extra feed.
The biogas oven in the course of construction
Rotaractor Kathryn Metzker and Rotarian Carol Metzker
with one of the cows donated by RC of West Chester
Downtown – Nov 2011
Purhase of vocational equipment – Trafficking Shelter for Girls, Bihar, India
The Rotary Clubs of Wiveliscombe & District (England) and Hluboka nad Vltavou (Czech Republic)
have provided funds to purchase seven sewing machines and candle making equipment for the girls
of Punarnawa Ashram. The equipment will be given to the girls who have completed their stay at the
Ashram and who will need the equipment to help them to reintegrate back into their own village.
Learning how to sew
Learning how to make candles
NB The girls faces have been shaded to protect their identity.
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Installation of solar lamps – Trafficking Shelter for Girl, Bihar, India
12 solar lamps have been installed at Punarnawa Ashram for improving security at the Centre. The
installation will help to prevent traffickers and pimps from trying to recover their former charges who
had been trafficked for the sex Industry. Funding was achieved with the help of District 1080 and the
Rotary Clubs of Norwich St Edmund, Littleport and Stevenage Grange in England, and personal
donations from Rotarians in Central Chester County, USA, Mumbai Boravali East, India and
Peterborough Ortons, England.
Even the girls were keen to help with the installation of the solar lamps
The installation of solar panels – Trafficking Shelter for Girls, Bihar, India
In order to provide hot water for the two dormitories at Punarnawa Ashram, solar panels have been
installed on the roof. The panels have been funded by the Rotary Clubs of Norwich St Edmund,
Sudbury Talbot and Diss and District in England.
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Purchase of high quality cameras, videos and ancillary equipment – Field workers in Bihar
Purchase of high quality cameras and filming equipment for each of the anti-slavery activists who
work in 12 districts in the States of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The technology enables records to be
made of each rescue operation, victim statements and follow up actions for case testifications. Funds
have been provided by a local church in Norfolk, England through the auspices of the Action Group.
Books for Literacy and Education in Pennsylvania, USA
The Rotary Club of West Chester Downtown (PA, USA) donated “early readers,” simple books in
English for beginning readers, to survivors of human trafficking and slavery in the United States and
India. In a Pennsylvania residence for survivors, women trafficked from foreign countries use the
books to learn English as a Second Language. Ten percent of girls entering Punarnawa Ashram, a
rehab center for girls rescued from slavery in India, cannot read. When they leave, 70% can!
Books at the U.S. shelter and in use at Punarnawa Ashram
Purchase of tools and equipment – Boys Rehab Centre, Nr Allahabad, India
To help the boys of Bal Vikas Ashram – A Child Slave Rehabilitation Centre, reintegrate back into their
villages, it has been the policy of the Centre to give each leaver, who has learnt a vocational skill, the
necessary tools and equipment which will enable him to set up in business when he returns home.
This policy requires funds to replenish the equipment and tools given to the boys. With the help and
supervision of the Action Group, a Church Parish in Norfolk, England has funded, and continues to
fund, the purchase of these replacement tools and equipment.
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Construction of a Gazebo at Girls Trafficking Shelter, Bihar, India
The Rotary Clubs of Norwich St Edmund, Ipswich and Diss & District (District 1080, England), as well
as West Chester Downtown (District 7450, USA) agreed to fund a “Pavilion” at Punarnawa Ashram –
Trafficking Shelter in Bihar, India, to allow open-air gatherings and training sessions for the girls
rescued from slavery and commercial sexual exploitation. The large round concrete structure - will
allow girls’ activities to take advantage of indirect lighting and India’s climate. The project was
originally delayed for a year because funds were insufficient for the construction of a tiled roof. Funds
have now been obtained from the Rotary Clubs of Norwich, Diss and District and a generous Rotarian
from Mainz in Germany and the project has just been completed.
The structure waiting for funds for the roof
The structure completed in September 2012
Combating human trafficking in Oregon, USA
Members of five Eastside Rotary Clubs and one Rotaract Club, ie Williamette in District 5100 are
combating human trafficking prevalent in the Portland of Oregon, USA by flooding hotels and motels
with thousands of small soap bars labelled with aNational Trafficking |Hot-Line number. Trafficked
victims can call that phone number for help from local law enforcement to move them to safety. Soap
bars also may end up travelling to other cities because pimps often relocate their victims (girls and
boys aged 12-17) to major events that attract large numbers of men.
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The District Rotarians have also been asking businesses, bowling alleys, bus and train stations and
truck stops to display anti-trafficking posters. Any contact is also being made with area schools to
display posters there There are also stickers for display with the national Trafficking Hot Line number
in public restrooms and other suitable locations.
Specific events eg marches, fundraisers in local restaurants have also been planned in the past and in
the future in order to raise awareness, educate the public on human trafficking and raise funds to
continue their outreach.
The five Rotary Clubs participating in the scheme are Albina, Central East, East Portland, Northeast
Portland and Southeast Portland.
Provision of schools – Northern, Ghana
Educating children on the issue of trafficking is a crucial step in empowering them with the knowledge
to understand the true nature of the crime, and reduce the risk of young people from falling prey to
potential traffickers. The Rotary Club of Norwich St Edmund (England) has provided funds to support
the work of the Wulugu Project which provides schools as a defence against slavery in northern
Ghana.
Wulugu Project has built 6 vocational schools with hostels in Northern Ghana to give many girls real
skills to earn a living locally and safely and to avoid the temptations of city life..
Rescue Mission for Children Centre (a Trafficking Shelter), Mae Suai, Thailand
a) Purchase 200 plus mosquito nets for the children – RC of Littleport (District 1080),
England.
b) Donations: Paul Morf (RC of Cedar Rapids, USA), Mark Little (RC of Norwich, England)
and Val Kirk & Teresa Evans (RC of Walkerville, Australia)
c) 300 chickens, repairs of industrial washing machines, cement for schools construction,
food - RC of Honolulu, USA
d) One ton of rice and school uniforms – Susan O’Neal, RC of Washington DC
e) Books supplied for the children by Teresa Evans and Val Kirk (RC of Walkerville, Australia.
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Susan O’Neal purchased a ton of rice
for the Rescue Mission Centre in May 2012
Proposed school at the Rescue \Mission Centre
being built thanks to the generosity of the
Rotarians at Honolulu
Teresa Evans (RC of Walkwerville),Australia entertaining the children with one of the books she brought
Other Projects
Funding support for schools operated under the auspices of Anti-Slavery International in Niger.
– funded by member of RC of Mainz 50 Nord, Germany (D 1860)
Funding, equipment, furniture and operational support for Dawns Place, a Trafficking Residence in
Pennsylvania, USA
a) Transportation passes – funded by RCs of Kennett Square and West Chester Downtown
(D 7450)
b) Lunches for residents - funded by RC of West Chester Downtown
c) Furniture & equipment – funded by RC of West Chester Downtown
d) Interpreter services – funded by RC of West Chester Downtown
e) Gifts – funded by RC of Frankford (D 7450)
Funding support for Rescue Shelters in Phoenix, Arizona
– Donation by member of the RC of Washington DC
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