The year was 1961. East Germany began building a wall in an attempt to prevent Western ideas from spreading to the East. And, though they did not like to admit it, to keep people in the East from heading to the West. It always struck me as odd that a physical wall was built to […]
Hope in Action: Love 146 Cross Border Initiative
Eastern Europe can be a dangerous place for children and teenagers, as traffickers prey on the weaknesses of those who are young, naive, and impoverished. As Victor Malarek explains in his book, The Natashas: A New Global Sex Trade, during the Cold War both the Soviet Union and the U.S. were pumping money into the […]
“Sex Slaves,” a Frontline Documentary
Today I thought I would share with you a Canadian Frontline documentary that addresses the issue of sex trafficking in Eastern Europe. It’s almost one hour in length, and reveals some real-life trafficking scenarios. At one point the film team even discusses amongst themselves whether they should keep filming or not, as they begin to […]