In 1999, Kerry and Annie Hilton moved into an apartment in Kolkata, not realizing they had just moved into the largest Red Light District in the World. When they did realize the location of their apartmen
t, they decided to take action. Two years later, in 2001, Freeset employed its first women.
Freeset exists to employ women and provide frredom to them and their families from the bonds of sex – trafficking. What is really unique about this is that the Hilton’s saw the need for a business alternative and not just a non-profit. The company started out by making bags, and has since grown to printing T-shirts, making bags, and weaving scarfs. The women are taught to read and write so that they can sign their paychecks. The company is concerned with creating an alternative for these women, but is also concerned with being a competitive company. Because of this quality control is important to the company.
The next time you think about getting shirts printed or need to order a bag for something, consider buying from Freeset and support a company that is providing alternatives for women trapped in sex-slavery. http://www.freesetglobal.com/
This is what Christianity needs to look like. Through Freeset, Kerry and Annie Hilton took the initiative to fight sex trade and prostitution in Kolkata. I struggled with understanding how I could use my business major to serve God and others. Annie Hilton took her ability to do business to not just show people love but to save them from the circumstances they are stuck in. I too want to make a difference like Annie with the abilities God has blessed me with. We are blessed that we may be a blessing to others.
I am glad there are companies like this one to help out women trapped in
sex-trafficking.
It is always awesome to see companies like this that are founded on the incentive to help others, not necessarily to make the world’s largest profit. This company is not only providing women with skills they can use in life, but they are also educating them also, to a degree.