Through Their Eyes: A Documentary for Change

In the summer of 2009, I traveled to Nepal to volunteer at an orphanage. I was immediately struck by the vicariousness and resiliency of the young children I encountered. Many of these children had been rescued from dire situations, having endured extreme hardship and emotional trauma. Yet the walls of the Nepal Orphans Home I visited were filled with laughter, chatter, and a deep sense of caring. I left Nepal with a conviction that I wanted to give more. While these children have found a safe haven, there are countless more who are suffering. Public awareness and motivation to help are necessary for change. The project I am embarking on has two main goals: • To raise public awareness of human trafficking and slavery through a documentary focusing on the stories of the Nepal Orphans Home children. • To raise funds from the documentary to support the building of a new Nepal Orphans Home, enabling the children to have improved living conditions and education, as well as providing the infrastructure to support more children in need. I believe this dual approach is necessary to gain a wide audience. By providing a specific cause within the larger scope of modern day slavery, viewers will be able to see that they can make a direct impact, encouraging them to continue to fight human trafficking.