The Kural

Pachaiyammal was enslaved in a rock quarry in South India for twelve years. From being forced into bonded labour at 16, to becoming a voice for her community, Pachaiyammal has come a long way. She is one of many survivor leaders who are constantly advocating for Bonded Labour free India.

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Mr. Karuppusamy is a vibrant social worker who graduated with a Master's degree in Economics from Bharathiyar University, a Diploma in Rural Development from Annamalai University in Tamil Nadu and pursued a Bachelor's degree in Law from Bangalore University in Karnataka. His journey towards community development and social activities started in 1998, and he has worked with various local and international organizations.

The years of experience made Mr. Karuppusamy establish the Rights Education And Development Centre (READ) in 2001 to provide education to the children of the most marginalized communities and to work for labour rights.

READ is a voluntary, secular, and non-profit organization that strives to address and solve the socio-economic and cultural challenges of the stakeholders—children, youth, and women of the marginalized communities in Erode, Tirupur, and Coimbatore districts. Mr. Karuppusamy and his organization work in the aspects of prevention, protection, and rehabilitation of victims of forced labour, Bonded Labour and Human Trafficking. The working region of READ is the major belt of the textile and garment industries. They aim to eradicate the exploitation of the vulnerable.

To Know more about, Mr. Karuppusamy: https://www.facebook.com/karuppu.samy.393

Sophie Otiende is a champion for victims of human trafficking, advocating for their rights and elevating human trafficking as a priority, in Kenya, and around The World.  Her expertise, patience, and bravery have positioned her as a source of inspiration and confidant for other survivors of trafficking she meets and serves.

PART 2 - Conversation is recorded in the regional language Tamil

Dr. K. Krishnan is the Champion who has dedicated his life for the vulnerable over 30 years. He is the Chief Functionary of the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) and orator of Constitutional Rights. Krishnan is a respected trainer and advisor on issues related to tribal rights, labour rights, tribal legislations, education, livelihoods, environment, and serving as a social scientist for the past 30 years.

He was instrumental in the release of over 12570 bonded labourers, and guided above 24,500 tribal children for higher education, tribal development and also he is a recipient of national & international awards.

This Episode is inspiring and insightful.  To know more: www.crossglobalindia.orgFSD - www.fsdindia.org/Dr. K. Krishnan Twitter: https://twitter.com/KRISHNANJK2

PART 1 - Conversation is recorded in the regional language Tamil 

Dr. K. Krishnan is the Champion who has dedicated his life for the vulnerable over 30 years. He is the Chief Functionary of the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) and orator of Constitutional Rights. Krishnan is a respected trainer and advisor on issues related to tribal rights, labour rights, tribal legislations, education, livelihoods, environment, and serving as a social scientist for the past 30 years.

He was instrumental in the release of over 12570 bonded labourers, and guided above 24,500 tribal children for higher education, tribal development and also he is a recipient of national & international awards.

This Episode is inspiring and insightful.

Jeremy co-founded Thrive Rescue in 2013 out of a desire to see justice and hope returned to those around the world. 10 years ago, He sold everything he had and started Thrive Rescue, moved to Thailand, and opened homes for children that have been sexually trafficked and abused. He currently serves as the Chief Development Officer and as an Executive Board Member. Now, he has established multiple homes in Thailand. Soon, Thrive will be opening homes in other nations as well. Jeremy is passionate about advocating for survivors. 

Listen to his story and know what is happening in Thailand.

In the first episode - We were truly honored to be joined by Julia Macher (Director of Freedom Collaborative). Freedom Collaborative is the largest online community platform for service providers and activists working to end human trafficking, forced labor, and exploitation around the world.

"THE KURAL" (The Voice). The Kural is presented by Cross Global. This podcast features conversations with abolitionists, activists, Government officials, and leaders who are fighting some of the world’s most challenging humanitarian issues. In every episode, we will discover more about Human Trafficking, and slavery, and how we can take a step - a little or a big one - by using our own voice to End slavery in our lifetime.