
Sex trafficking has received more attention in the past five years, and a handful of organizations are doing heroic work in fighting it.
The following are reputable organizations where you can volunteer your time or donate money:
Coalition Against Trafficking in Women (www.catwinternational.org)
Ecpat (www.ecpat.net)
Equality Now (www.equalitynow.org)
International Justice Mission (www.ijm.org)
Vital Voices (www.vitalvoices.org)
To help Aisha build a new life, contact the Asian-American Network Against Abuse of Human Rights: (www.4anaa.org).
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