by Free the Slaves | Jan 8, 2013 | India
He seemed hopeless and anxious two years ago, when FTS South Asia Director Supriya Awasthi first met him. Supriya was visiting the Indian village of Bahari, where residents had broken free from slavery at a brick kiln. The villagers helped Munnu escape too. But he was...
by Free the Slaves | Feb 10, 2012 | FTS Updates, India
Friend of Free the Slaves, artist Ben Swatez will be having an art show this Sunday, February 12 at the Phantom Gallery in Long Beach, CA. Last year, Ben visited our frontline work in the village of Bahari in India. The community there had just recently come out of...
by Free the Slaves | Apr 8, 2011 | FTS Updates, India, Uncategorized
During the 2010 Freedom Awards events, Free the Slaves became acquainted with an energetic artist and traveler, Ben Swatez. Ben did live painting during the Freedom Rocks after party, and we were inspired by his passion, and ability to connect with the audience. Ben...
