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Resolution - 2012

Doel — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:52:51 +0000

The New Year begins with new promises, new resolutions, and new goals for each one of us. But every time we somehow don’t succeed to keep all the resolutions or promises. Yet, we don’t lose hope. Hope is what keeps us get going. So this year also I have made some resolutions and I will try to work on those as much as I can.

time for some fun!!!

Dolon — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:34:52 +0000

On December 22nd, Made by Survivors organized for an excursion for the shelter home girls in appreciation of their hard work and dedication throughout the year. It was time to let them unwind and enjoy the spices of city life, an experience beyond their worlds.

Dosti (Friendship)

Dolon — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:27:35 +0000

A few days back, Paul and I were going to Child Care Home. On our way, the usual road was closed so we took another route. Suddenly we saw a dog lying on the road and growling in pain. We went near him and tried finding out what had happened. We could make out it was an accident. Unfortunately no one paid any heed to him. He tried moving but failed. I could see a group of people standing on the opposite side but they were more inquisitive to find about the foreigner with me rather than helping the dog.

Giving Thanks To You

Paul Suit — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:14:26 +0000

Giving Thanks To You

Today we are giving thanks to you. Made By Survivors has seen significant growth over the years. We have served over 1,000 survivors of human trafficking through school sponsorship, education, employment, and helping to construct shelter homes. Without you none of this would be possible.

Today we are giving our thanks to you. If you have

* Bought from Made By Survivors

A new hand to join the fight against slavery

Dolon — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 04:41:33 +0000

On 14th of November, I officially became a part of Made by Survivors though I had prior association with this organisation through Paul, Doel and Soma. My regular interactions with them regarding the development activities and also learning about the girls who got recruited in the Jewellery Program initiated by MBS, ultimately lead to a deep willingness to be a part of MBS family.

Celebrating Success!

Doel — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 04:34:16 +0000

The Salsa comes to India

Paul Suit — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:41:26 +0000

Read the latest update from India! By University of Guelph researcher Tanya Lee.....

I am a Canadian graduate student in India for two months to learn about the Made by Survivors jewelry program. My research focuses on issues such as agency, group belonging, and economic sustainability. Thus far the jewelry program partners with two very different organizations in two very different environments: one in the middle of urban Kolkata; and one in a rural area outside of Mumbai. I have just returned from spending 2 weeks at the latter.

Team India Update

Paul Suit — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 13:07:14 +0000

Friday October 28th

Diwali celebrations still continue throughout the city. Every night people head to their roof tops or out into the street to set off an impressive display of fireworks. The city is truly a site to behold when everyone is lighting up the night sky with sparklers and fireworks worthy of a July 4th celebration in America. The festival season is winding down which means cool temperatures will soon follow.

Sunday October 30th

Team India Weekly Update

Paul Suit — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:11:07 +0000

Team India updates from the field in Kolkata.

Monday October 24th 2011

Today we start hosting a researcher named Tanya that is here to evaluate the Jewelry Training program and other Income Generation Projects that we help manage to help determine how effective they are and, potentially, how we can make them better. Tanya will be conducting a one on one interview with the local staff and the girls in the program to get an idea of how the program impacts them and if/how it has changed them.

Journey to Jalpaiguri

Paul Suit — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:17:17 +0000

A few weeks ago I was fortunate enough to accompany Aloka Mitra (Founder and Chairperson of Women's Interlink Foundation) on a 3 day trip to Jalpaiguri, India to meet with officials in the area to discuss future projects and to see the site for our next jewelry center.