Crystal informs those gathered about tackling violent forms of oppression through Victim relief, perpetrator accountability, victim aftercare and structural transformation. 
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This Britisher abhors bonded labour 
There was strong representation from RESTORE NYC, a non-profit that provides aftercare services to victims of sex trafficking in NYC .
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Dear friends came out to support!
Don't worry D, I'm not winking at Raza, I just have something in my eye...
Davita Maharaj (in the awesome tiger skirt) exhibited her photography at the event. Check her out here: http://www.davitamaharaj.com/default4.asp
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Chandni, our henna artist in residence.
Paige learned Indian pieces for violin in three days. She's good and she knows it.
Before (Kristen's arm) and After (my shoulder) 
There's a peacock in there... 
Katie and Rachel model their henna in front of my sponsorship "store", where people could donate to cover my rent for a month or malaria pills for a year...
It's 9208 miles between NYC & BLR. Guests could donate to cover a portion of my ticket, adding a paper airplane to the line. Each plane represents 1,000 miles of the trip. Looks like guests really want me to go but...what about the return ticket?
Darren pleads with guests to sponsor my return ticket!
His buddy Raza responds to the call.
Amy had a great time and declared the night a smashing success! We raised over $5K!
All photos, including this one, courtesy of the man behind the actual camera: Kim Yoon Sup. http://kimyoonsup.com/
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