Set Mom Free

Posted by Candace on Apr 30, 2009 | 82 Comments

Emancipation Network Made by Survivors Economic Justice for Former SlavesThe Emancipation Network (TEN) is an international organization dedicated to fighting human trafficking and modern day slavery. Through Made by Survivors, TEN provides survivors of slavery and people at risk of being trafficked into slavery with an opportunity for a  sustainable income, education and help reintegrating into society.

  • 27 million people around the world are estimated to be victims of slavery, for forced prostitution, labor, domestic work, and other forms of exploitation, with approximately 50% of victims being under the age of 18. (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
  • Worldwide, at least 600,000 to 800,000 human beings are trafficked across international boarders each year. Of those, it is believed that more than 80 percent are women and girls… Source: George Bush, US Government

On Mother’s Day, let’s honor our moms by supporting women and children throughout the world as they regain a sense of dignity and hope.

When you purchase the beautiful gifts these survivors make, you are helping survivors of slavery help themselves.

Modern slavery is a complex problem and it requires a holistic reform of society.  In the meantime, organizations like TEN are working to help survivors thrive again.

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WIN IT: To spread the word, TEN and Mamanista are giving away a $35 Gift Certificate.

Required Entry: Visit Made by Survivors and tell us in a comment what you would buy with the $35 Gift Certificate.

Additional Entries:

Just leave an additional comment for each additional entry, letting us know what you did to help spread the word. You are welcome to link to this post, too, but that is not required.  We really want you to share Made by Survivors and its mission.

Contest ends May 8, 11:59 PM EST. Winner chosen at random.

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  • Sharon A said:

    I would use the gist certificate to purchase a block printed apron.

    #1 Apr 30, 2009 at 4:29 pm
  • Carol said:

    The multi-Strand Pearl Necklace or the Double Strand Crystal Necklace are both my choices.

    #2 Apr 30, 2009 at 5:08 pm
  • Carol said:

    Tweeted http://twitter.com/cdziuba/status/1662873064

    #3 Apr 30, 2009 at 5:10 pm
  • MRS.MOMMYY said:

    http://store.madebysurvivors.com/Rose-Quartz-Bracelet?sc=2&category=39

    #4 Apr 30, 2009 at 8:01 pm
  • susan said:

    I would love to get a Pashmina Wrap.

    #5 Apr 30, 2009 at 8:21 pm
  • susan said:

    Tweeted ~ http://twitter.com/susanlanai/status/1664476701

    #6 Apr 30, 2009 at 8:24 pm
  • Amber Lamb said:

    baby pearl necklace… or the rose quartz bracelet.. I love quartz.

    #7 Apr 30, 2009 at 9:35 pm
  • Elaine R said:

    I love the Bronze Becky Purse and its great that sales help women!

    #8 Apr 30, 2009 at 10:44 pm
  • Marilyn Wons said:

    I would buy the Double Strand Crystal Necklace if I won. It is lovely!

    #9 May 1, 2009 at 12:49 am
  • Claire said:

    I’d get an Embroidered Om Tank or a Batik Large Scarf :)

    #10 May 1, 2009 at 4:16 am
  • Jean F said:

    I would buy two of the Child’s Blockprinted Apron

    #11 May 1, 2009 at 5:54 am
  • Heidi Gail said:

    I would purchase the Eco-Chic Recycled Bag. It’s not only recycled, but it’s very attractive.

    #12 May 1, 2009 at 9:10 am
  • EG said:

    There are so many important causes out there that I’m not aware of.

    I think I’d get a beaded evening bag and a bracelet.

    #13 May 1, 2009 at 10:05 am
  • Stephanie V. said:

    Slavery Free Soccer Ball — so many great products though!

    #14 May 1, 2009 at 1:10 pm
  • Vicky boackle said:

    i like the london clutch.

    #15 May 1, 2009 at 1:32 pm
  • Elizabeth G said:

    I would buy the Blockprinted Apron or blockprinted tablecloth. Thanks!

    #16 May 1, 2009 at 1:39 pm
  • sito said:

    These are some really terrific products. I particularly like the Bauble Ball Purse.

    #17 May 1, 2009 at 2:22 pm
  • Jo said:

    I would get two pairs of the rose lampwork earrings: one in pink and one in clear
    jceko77@yahoo.com

    #18 May 1, 2009 at 2:25 pm
  • linda lansford said:

    I would buy Glass Bead Earrings

    #19 May 1, 2009 at 3:37 pm
  • Denise said:

    I really like the Double Strand Crystal Necklace.

    #20 May 1, 2009 at 4:24 pm
  • Crystal Allen said:

    i would order a green and a red paper box with carrot pen and a child’s block printed apron in red. thank you for the giveaway. clallen at ntin dot net

    #21 May 1, 2009 at 7:04 pm
  • Crystal Allen said:

    i tweeted at http://twitter.com/clallen1971/status/1673887537 thanks again clallen at ntin dot net

    #22 May 1, 2009 at 7:08 pm
  • Teri said:

    This is an outstanding program that offers these talented sisters hope.
    I would ‘purchase’ the Eco-Chic wood-Handled Bag with Eco-Chic Zipper Top Bag to match. Thank you.

    #23 May 1, 2009 at 7:52 pm
  • Kate said:

    I would get the Blockprinted Apron

    #24 May 1, 2009 at 9:01 pm
  • Djp said:

    sign me up

    #25 May 2, 2009 at 7:01 am
  • James Jenkins said:

    wow

    #26 May 2, 2009 at 10:09 am
  • Vicki wurgler said:

    I’d get the Pearl Drop Earrings and the magazine bead bracelet

    #27 May 2, 2009 at 10:22 am
  • Susan C said:

    I would get the fantastic looking Bauble Ball Purse!
    smchester at gmail dot com

    #28 May 2, 2009 at 11:35 am
  • she said:

    i love the eco-chic handbag!!

    #29 May 2, 2009 at 1:55 pm
  • she said:

    i gladly blogged!

    http://www.shebecameabutterfly.net/?p=3254

    as a sexual assault survivor, i like to do anything i can to help people like this!

    #30 May 2, 2009 at 2:01 pm
  • she said:

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/SheBAButterfly/status/1680166387

    #31 May 2, 2009 at 2:03 pm
  • Shilo Beedy said:

    There is so many neat things on this site. I like the Buckled Kabru Purse and the Gothic Necklace.

    #32 May 2, 2009 at 2:58 pm
  • Kelly Ann T. said:

    I like the White Shell and Silver Bracelet it is beautiful.

    #33 May 2, 2009 at 7:50 pm
  • bridget said:

    I would get the Silk-cotton Billfold Wallet for my husband for Father’s Day. What a great idea for an organization.

    #34 May 2, 2009 at 8:47 pm
  • Pamela S said:

    I love many of the items but one of my favorites is the Freshwater Pearl bracelet!

    #35 May 2, 2009 at 10:15 pm
  • Ann said:

    I think I would pick a magazine bead bracelet!

    #36 May 3, 2009 at 7:34 pm
  • Angela said:

    I’d buy a Magazine Bead Necklace in Multicolor!

    #37 May 3, 2009 at 7:58 pm
  • Danielle said:

    I knew about the trafficing but not about this great organization which helps these ladies start over again. Its a really great thing they are doing for the surviors. I LOVE their bauble ball purse – totally up my alley :-P

    #38 May 3, 2009 at 9:06 pm
  • Danielle said:

    I set up a blog to spread the word of human trafficing and what we can do to help them http://crownthequeen.blogspot.com/2009/05/human-trafficing.html

    #39 May 3, 2009 at 9:08 pm
  • Danielle said:

    tweet! http://twitter.com/crownthequeen/status/1691578012

    #40 May 3, 2009 at 9:10 pm
  • christopher h said:

    the Eco-Chic Recycled Bag

    #41 May 4, 2009 at 12:50 am
  • Elizabeth J said:

    I like the Magazine Bead Necklace – very colorful!

    #42 May 4, 2009 at 10:07 am
  • Monique Rizzo said:

    I love the Baby Pearl Necklace. Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill@comcast.net

    #43 May 4, 2009 at 5:18 pm
  • israel y said:

    I might buy the Crystal Necklace and the Fabulous Beaded Bracelet.

    #44 May 4, 2009 at 8:43 pm
  • Eloise C said:

    I would love to get a couple of the beautiful Embroidered Headbands and the Daisy Handbag for my daughter, such nice things here! Thanks so much for such a wonderful giveaway!

    furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net

    #45 May 5, 2009 at 1:14 pm
  • Sarah said:

    i want the embroidered om tank!

    #46 May 6, 2009 at 10:18 am
  • Annmarie said:

    I’d love a Ana Silk/Cotton Shirt for me & the Butterfly purse for my daughter!

    #47 May 6, 2009 at 12:34 pm
  • Joanna Smith said:

    I cannot believe all the truly beautiful and unique items offered at Made by Survivors! I can only imagine how it must feel to hold one of these treasures in your hands knowing who they were made by and all that the creators of these amazing items have had to endure and overcome in their life. The artistry of these individuals is exquisite and their stories so inspiring, and they have truly lived through life’s worst and come out of it thriving! My favorite item is the The Parisian Bag, the fabric is so bright and cheerful and I also love the Ana Silk/Cotton Shirt, it looks so lightweight and comfortable the style is super cute! Thank you so much for sponsoring a giveaway that brings about awareness of such a serious and dangerous issue! I will help to spread the word!

    #48 May 6, 2009 at 6:05 pm
  • Joanna Smith said:

    I Twittered! Here is the link to my tweet:

    http://twitter.com/joannaonthelake/status/1721007971

    #49 May 6, 2009 at 6:06 pm
  • Joanna Smith said:

    In an effort to spread the word I also posted about this on Facebook. My username is Joanna Smith and here is the link:

    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=535152687&ref=mf

    #50 May 6, 2009 at 6:20 pm
  • Mimi the kitten said:

    I’d select the Multistrand Pearl Bracelet. God bless you.

    #51 May 6, 2009 at 10:43 pm
  • Christina said:

    I would buy two sets of Rose Lampwork Earrings (in different colors)! I really believe in fair trade, and of course who wouldn’t be against human trafficking? I read that in one place women had the soles of their feet burned so that they couldn’t run away! Thanks for making the cause known to the public and for the chance to win the gift certificate!

    #52 May 6, 2009 at 10:57 pm
  • Rosanne said:

    I would buy the blockprinted aprons

    #53 May 7, 2009 at 12:59 am
  • katie said:

    I have fallen in love with the whimsical bauble ball bag!

    #54 May 7, 2009 at 2:09 am
  • crystal said:

    I think this website is a great way to get the word spread about a very important cause!! I really like the Rose Quart Bracelet:)

    #55 May 7, 2009 at 6:08 am
  • georgie said:

    Extra Large handmade journal & the Set of 4 Blockprinted Napkins.
    electricisland(at)gmail.com

    #56 May 7, 2009 at 3:44 pm
  • georgie said:

    Tweet .. http://twitter.com/electricisland/status/1730300877

    electricisland(at)gmail.com

    #57 May 7, 2009 at 3:49 pm
  • Jovita said:

    OMG! I would love to win the multi-Strand Pearl Necklace!!!

    #58 May 7, 2009 at 4:43 pm
  • Jovita said:

    Tweet Tweet!!

    http://twitter.com/lilshuga2001/status/1730807654

    #59 May 7, 2009 at 4:46 pm
  • Gabriel J. said:

    I like the Double Strand Crystal Necklace.

    #60 May 7, 2009 at 4:52 pm
  • Autumn H. said:

    i love this:
    Handmade Paper Leaf notecards

    autumn398 (at) yahoo.com

    #61 May 7, 2009 at 5:44 pm
  • Sherry R said:

    I really like the Becky purse! It’s really beautiful!

    #62 May 7, 2009 at 6:08 pm
  • sally wess said:

    i like the Double Strand Crystal Necklace in that beautiful green

    #63 May 7, 2009 at 6:25 pm
  • ktanjatk said:

    I’d put it toward the Six Strand Stone Necklace

    #64 May 7, 2009 at 6:43 pm
  • Hesper F said:

    I would get the Crystal Chandelearrings!

    #65 May 7, 2009 at 10:18 pm
  • Sarah Z said:

    I would love the Harmony Necklace!
    Thanks

    #66 May 7, 2009 at 10:59 pm
  • wendy wallach said:

    I like the military style jacket.

    madamerkf at aol dot com

    #67 May 8, 2009 at 12:59 am
  • Kyndra Sherman said:

    I would buy the Military Style Jacket! I also love the bed covers.

    themeimlookingfor at yahoo dot com

    #68 May 8, 2009 at 3:10 am
  • Deborah said:

    Wow. Thanks for the reminder that not everyone enjoys the same freedoms we take for granted. I think if I win this I would get the block printed table set with napkins, tablecloth and apron.

    #69 May 8, 2009 at 8:17 am
  • Danielle said:

    I would buy the Pearl Drop Earrings and the Parisian Brown Floral Handbag. They are both eye-catching pieces and everytime someone would comment on them, it would give me an opportunity to speak about this cause.

    #70 May 8, 2009 at 8:27 am
  • Kim F said:

    After much looking around, I would use the gift certificate toward purchasing the Queen Size Vine Featherweight Quilt.

    #71 May 8, 2009 at 9:11 am
  • Nick said:

    na

    #72 May 8, 2009 at 12:03 pm
  • JessLyn said:

    As a fellow “survivor” – in my case from breast cancer – I love
    everything at “TEN”! It would be much easier to list items I’m not crazy about than to single out one or two that I really love. But,

    if I MUST – I’ll have to go with the Circle of Life Necklace or the Six Strand Stone Necklace. Both are totally splendid!

    It’s a pleasure to support a group/business like this where you get true quality while also making the world a better place.

    Thank you for this opportunity!

    #73 May 8, 2009 at 3:34 pm
  • kathy pease said:

    id get the Double Strand Crystal Necklace

    #74 May 8, 2009 at 5:22 pm
  • Lorie Shewbridge said:

    I love the Silver cross & cord necklace. Thanks for bringing this site to our attention, this is such a tragic thing to be happening and anything we can do to help stop it is wonderful.

    God bless you and Happy Mother’s Day!

    #75 May 8, 2009 at 6:10 pm
  • Yvonne Butler said:

    I would select the Bengall Large Leather Wallet and the Becky Purse if I won. Thank you for allowing me to enter.

    #76 May 8, 2009 at 7:09 pm
  • Veronica Garrett said:

    I would buy the Blockprinted Tablecloth Gold.

    #77 May 8, 2009 at 9:30 pm
  • Jennifer Jozwiak said:

    i would put it towards the silk throw.so pretty and would only cost me $20!

    #78 May 8, 2009 at 10:16 pm
  • Janet said:

    Double Strand Crystal Necklace :)

    #79 May 8, 2009 at 10:18 pm
  • Gianna said:

    I love the Silver Cross Necklace :)

    #80 May 8, 2009 at 11:44 pm
  • Donna K said:

    I would like an embroidered headband.

    #81 May 8, 2009 at 11:53 pm
  • Helen said:

    I’d spend it on the Freshwater Pearl Bracelet.

    #82 May 8, 2009 at 11:53 pm