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The Abolition Project
A project that has made an impact through many
The foundation of this company is Coalition For Justice (CFJ). The Abolition Project is a branch of CFJ to help build our knowledge on human trafficking as well as to reach out to the community by creating fashion shows to help fight against an issue thats prevalent in our world. It is important for CFJ to make an impact to make the world a better place. Even if its a small difference, its still a difference to them. Andrew VanAsselt, CEO and Founder of Coalition for Justice, has been working on several fashion shows to create effective media use by informing the public through his shows. Andrew finds local designers and students to put together a fashion show that help women whom have been victimized by human trafficking. -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Coalition for Justice was founded to bring awareness to human trafficking but also to bring the
community together and be apart of something that will make a difference in the future. Coalition for Justice believes that the first step to fighting injustice is having knowledge, and with that knowledge comes responsibility. Andrew believes that it is crucial and possible to have a career that you love and are passionate about. Andrew likes giving opportunity to students and other volunteers to gain experience from what they have learned, and to apply it to real life situations. The community can then come together and use the skills and passion that they have to fight against human trafficking.
Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is one of the worst crimes that have been investigated. In its worst manifestation, human trafficking is similar to modern-day slavery. Victims are kidnapped and are illegally transported into the US only to find their selves in the act of being trafficked. The victims are forced into prostitution, involuntary labor and other forms of servitude to repay debts. In many cases, the victims are found to be children where they are surrounded by an unfamiliar culture without identification documents, fearing for their lives.
Fashion Shows
The fashion shows have many different perspectives that come in to play. Andrew is the director and sets up a core team with at least eight people that can work efficiently together. Andrew takes control of those several workers and the local fashion designers that are willing to show their talent. The volunteers consist of a producer, a model manager, a backstage manager, a hospitality team, and other volunteers that help the company set up and run the fashion shows. With these volunteers come other volunteers that help with the head of each department. The producer helps Andrew on the day of the fashion show to ensure that the show goes smoothly in general. The model manager is in charge of choosing models that best represent the company and to make sure they are lined up correctly for each fashion designer. The backstage manager is in charge of double-checking the lineup of the models and to make sure they walk out on the runway at the right time. The hospitality team makes sure everyone is greeted and seated. The volunteers ensure that the whole team is communication effectively during the fashion shows as well as helping with extra activities and obstacles that pops up. With the help of these volunteers, the fashion shows are able to successfully express the impact that our community can make to end human trafficking. The first Abolition project was held on February of 2012. As 400 people waited in line to see the fashion show, 60 models were lined up, waiting for the audience to see the creativity of the young designers. After the successful fashion show, Andrew was asked to help with the NYC fashion week.
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Meet Andrew.
Andrew grew up in Eugene, OR. Hes 26 years old ready to fight against the evil that occurs in our daily life. Andrew is the CEO of the Coalition for Justice and Founder and director of the Abolition Project Fashion show that is committed to spreading awareness of human trafficking. Andrew loves giving opportunity to students and other volunteers to gain experience from what they have learned and apply it to real life situations. He strongly believes that chasing your dream and catching it is a complete possibility if you have enough passion. CFJ has helped Andrew travel the world (mostly to Norway) to share his beliefs and raise money for victims of human trafficking. Andrew understands that he cannot fix the whole human trafficking situation, but can at least help one persons world. Andrew worked for the LEPD in Los Angeles where they focused on abuse and human trafficking. After seeing the victims at the Red Light District in Tijuana, Andrew couldnt help but to come back to the US and start his company. Andrew started the business in Eugene, Ore. on Facebook selling five of his designs. He made a simple Facebook page and three days later, a friend from Norway called and sent Andrew to Norway to sell his clothes and create fashion shows. From the successful trip, he came back to the US where his business amplified in to the Abolition Project. Maybe one day I can be superman and save the world, but for now, Ill do whatever it takes to save one life.