We are happy to announce that our Executive Director, Bryan Bessette, has been selected as a speaker at TEDxPortsmouth in September! Bryan is among an inspiring lineup of 16 speakers and change-makers, and is excited for this opportunity to share his story. Tickets are on sale now and are going fast; get yours today at tedxportsmouth.com/attend!
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An amazing opportunity has opened up for The Freedom Café to host a 4 month internship this fall, 2019!
The project will equip two young leaders from Mumbai, India with knowledge and skills to help them develop and launch a café and community center in Mumbai's red light area, providing job skills and economic opportunity to vulnerable individuals that include survivors of human trafficking.
Read MoreFollowing an event with the IMPACCT program at Manchester Community College, program instructor Mimi shared, "I have a group of high school students who attend our program from all around our region. Our goal is to prepare them for their life after high school, and to help ensure that they have the skills and knowledge base necessary to be successful in whatever endeavor they choose after graduation... The presentation on Human Trafficking was substantial and well organized. It introduced my students to, what for many of them was inconceivable;
Read MorePanelists at yesterdays, “Can People, Planet & Profit Coexist? Forced Labor and Global Supply Chains” event, recommend doing your research, finding out what the brands you buy from are doing to keep forced labor out of their supply chains and support those working to create ethical and fair supply chain labor.
View the Full Program at: https://youtu.be/pHk2Mac2dZA
View Concluding Thoughts and Action Steps at: https://youtu.be/XofFLzlkPJA
After graduating two years ago, former Freedom Café volunteer, Mike Rieder returns for a hello and and interview of TFC, executive director and co-founder, Bryan Bessette for the Are You Down Presents Podcast. The two discuss the origins of the organization, establishing a sustainable environment, and Bryan's love for tea and coffee.
Tune in at https://soundcloud.com/user-4772991-368899595/aydp-the-freedom-cafe
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