Google's Fight against Modern Slavery

By siliconindia   |   Friday, 16 December 2011, 02:48 IST
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Angela Lin who manages the education program at YouTube said, the new portal is proposed to educate through entertainment. It has the aspect of fun in concept. YouTube Edu programme already became an educational destination for students.

Shockingly there are about 27 million people living in bondage worldwide and has not been any remarkable movement happened in this 21 century till Google announced $11.5 million donation to fight against slavery. "It's hard for most Americans to believe that slavery and human trafficking are still massive problems in our world," International Justice Mission President Gary A. Haugen said in a statement. "This oppression is now against the law, but millions don't get the benefit of the law enforcement. To accelerate America's leadership in helping rescue and protect those most vulnerable at home and overseas, Google's support now makes it possible for IJM to join forces with two other leading organizations so we can bring to bear our unique strengths in a united front,"  "Each year we focus some of our annual giving on meeting direct human need," said Jacquelline Fuller, director of charitable giving and advocacy for Google."Google chose to spotlight the issue of slavery this year because there is nothing more fundamental than freedom," he said.