Our History
Peter Buffett and Akon¹s social action website, IsThereSomethingICanDo.com, launched on March 25th, 2009 to coincide with the release of “Blood Into Gold.” The song focused on human trafficking and featured both artists.
The purpose of the collaboration was to bring awareness to global issues and empower people to take action.
Partners
Polaris Project's vision is for a world without slavery. Named after the North Star that guided slaves towards freedom along the Underground Railroad, Polaris Project has been providing a comprehensive approach to combating human trafficking and modern-day slavery since 2002.
Alliance to Stop Slavery and End Trafficking Through its focus on supply chains, ASSET helps corporations, NGOs, and governments work together to innovate and implement best practices for removing the economic impetus for slavery.
Somaly Mam Foundation the foundation focuses on eradicating the root of human trafficking, exemplifying a global vision and dedication that will allow its work in the United States and South East Asia to expand to other countries around the world.
About Peter Buffett
Emmy Award-winning musician Peter Buffett’s career spans more than 28 years. He is the creative mind behind many of the original MTV bumpers of the ‘80s, and the climactic crescendos in the memorable “Fire Dance” scene in 1990’s Oscar winning film Dances With Wolves. More about Peter Buffett
About Akon
An internationally recognized multi-platinum selling artist, producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Akon is one of the most influential voices in music today. More about Akon
