Odanadi UK seeks to support and nurture indigenous, grassroots approaches to prevent human trafficking for the purposes of sexual exploitation, domestic servitude and bonded labour. It is essential to work directly in communities to disrupt the networks and relationships that make trafficking possible.
Odanadi UK was established to provide practical support to its Indian counterpart Odanadi, which works for the rescue, rehabilitation and empowerment of the victims of human trafficking. Our vision is to 'support Odanadi to end human trafficking and to empower and rehabilitate those affected'.
The close relationship between the two organisations offers donors and supporters the opportunity to provide direct assistance to those women and children whose lives have been affected by trafficking. One of the ways it will do this is to raise money through donations - 100% of which will reach Odanadi. Odanadi, with their knowledge and experience of how to best tackle human trafficking, will be given complete discretion as to how to use these funds.
Odanadi UK recognises that whilst its primary concern is to support Odanadi and tackle human trafficking in India, the issue of trafficking - particularly for sexual exploitation - is of increasing concern globally.
May 2008:
Cookery Book with Michelin-starred chefs
A cookery book is being developed as a fund-raising tool for Odanadi.
April 2008:
The beginnings of a relationship with Katherine Hamnett, ethical fashion designer
Discussions are ongoing with ethical designer Katherine Hamnett to develop a collaborative social enterprise project with the women at Odanadi.
February 2008:
Meeting with Virendra Sharma
MP for Ealing and Southall and member of the Joint Committee for Human Rights.
December 2007 & January 2008:
First project between Odanadi & Odanadi UK
Following donations of cameras from UK supporters a photographic project took place with the women and children.
May 2007:
Following the first funding drive by Odanadi UK
£3000 was raised.
Autumn 2008:
Photography exhibition at the House of Commons
hosted by Virendra Sharma MP