Matt Friedman asks "Where were you?"

Human trafficking is a global concern affecting millions of people. Many have horrific tales, whilst others may never get the chance to speak out. After encountering first-hand trafficked victims on the streets of Nepal as a public health officer, Matt Friedman dedicated the next 25 years to anti-trafficking activism and fundraising.

This TEDx talk from a few years ago is a great call to action. Matt Friedman points out that we need not so much a couple of "heroes" who will swoop in and fix everything, but a million people doing small acts that raise awareness about slavery and actively care for people beyond their immediate family.

I met Matt Friedman in Hong Kong recently. He has put a lot of his own life into ending slavery and calling other people into action. He notes the challenge of moving people from concern to action. If you are struck by his talk, I thoroughly recommend his short book Where were you?

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