Hey all,
A few weeks ago, at Adriana Vargas’ site, I came across a blogpost about an initiative started by Lora Innes to combat human trafficking, which seems to be on the rise. As such, I was compelled to contribute to the cause, which was in this case, a piece of art.
The People:
We’re a group of Web Comic Creators, who have come together, volunteering our artistic talents to raise money for the purpose of ending human trafficking in the world today.
The Problem:
There are currently 27 million enslaved people worldwide- more than double the number of enslaved Africans during the trans-Atlantic slave trade. UNICEF estimates that 1.2 million children every year are sold into slavery, most of it sexual. The US Department of Justice estimates 16,000 victims of human trafficking are brought into the United States every year.
The Project:
Web Comic Creators from all over the world are working together on a single drawing which will be available as a downloadable wallpaper for readers who donate to our fund raising drive!
So, if you have the means, I highly recommend picking up this wall paper. All your help will be appreciated.
UPDATE: Thanks to all your generous support the Comic Creators Alliance raised just over ten thousand dollars! That is truly gracious of you, and I thank each of you from the bottom of my heart.