Posts Tagged: gary haugen

Human Trafficking in the spotlight at Clinton Global Initiative

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Just recently I was in New York for the Clinton Global Initiative. I had the opportunity hear President Obama’s keynote speech . Mr. Obama spoke for just over twenty minutes on human trafficking, he called it what it is- Modern Day Slavery. The Clinton Global Initiative convenes a community of global leaders to forge solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. CGI Annual Meetings have brought together more than 150 heads of state, 20 Nobel Prize laureates, and hundreds of leading CEOs, heads of foundations and NGOs, major philanthropists, and members of the media. During the speech, Mr. Obama, spoke

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Changing careers to social justice: Part 2

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Over my career I have become increasingly focused on the work I am currently doing.  In the IJM days I traveled extensively leading and assisting in campaigns all over the world.  These days most of my energy is focused on Central Africa.  Specifically, my work is focused on the abduction of children who are forced into sexual slavery or forced to fight in combat.  Even more specifically, I am working toward the arrest of LRA leaders like Joseph Kony, a man wanted by the International Criminal Court, who is guilty of the abduction of children as well as severe crimes against humanity.  I have found, … View Full Post

Changing Careers to Social Justice: Part 1

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As I completed law school I was becoming increasingly aware of the world around me.  Throughout college and law school I experienced the injustices of the world first hand.  I knew in my gut I had to do something.  But what do you do after you borrow money to go to law school?  Most people get a job, and that is exactly what I did.  I accepted a dream job at a Law Firm in Dallas. I rented a condo, bought a car, and went to work. As my career was ramping up I was given a copy of Gary Haugen’s book, … View Full Post

We must come up for air

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My 2 year old has been a HANDFUL lately- I mean crazy- and he is a spark plug- always laughing, being a  character or screaming at the top of his lungs.   In candidness, I believe I prayed for him and got exactly what I asked God for.  The last several years of my work on the LRA crisis, I have found myself in an increasingly dark space.  One that seems to grow darker every time I see with my own eyes the incredible damage that the LRA has left on the most innocent of civilians- children mutilated, shot, and … View Full Post