Orphan's Journey: The Trafficking of Russian Orphans This is the story of five Russian teen orphans who come face to face with human trafficking. Over 17,000 Russian teens graduate orphanages each year at age 16. They are sent to the nearest large city with little to no life skills to cope leaving them highly vulnerable. Over half of the girls will be forced into prostitution. iEmpathize, in collaboration with various orphan outreaches, is navigating how best to lead orphan girls through this difficult transition. Our anti-trafficking media curriculum will educate orphans and orphanages on the tactics of traffickers while connecting them to the resources they need in order to safely transition out of orphanages. The film exposes trafficking tactics and shares the stories of other orphans who have encountered trafficking scenarios. It serves as a simple but powerful prevention tool. The English version of the media is paired with a new novel featuring the Russian orphan sex trade written by Tom Davis. The iE exhibit travels with Children's Hope Chest and the nationwide book tour raising awareness and funds for the work in Russia. www.iEmpathize.org
