Every 15 Seconds: Matt Friedman at TEDxSanJoaquin

Matt Friedman reflects upon the breadth and range of human slavery in the world today and how we can all play our part in helping to address this global problem.
Mr. Friedman is an international human trafficking expert with over 20 years of experience as an activist, program de- signer, evaluator, and manager. He is currently the Regional Project Manager of the United Nations Inter-Agency Project on Human Trafficking (UNIAP) in Bangkok, Thailand. This project represents an inter-agency coordinating body that links the United Nations system with governments and civil society groups in six countries: China, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. Prior to this, Mr. Fried- man worked for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for over 17 years. During this period, he designed and managed both country and regional human trafficking programs, helped to establish a counter- trafficking regional training center, and participated in resource mobilization and production of two award-winning international films on the subject. Mr. Friedman is also the co-founder of the Mekong Club, which represents a collection of private sector businessmen and women who have come together to fight human trafficking out of Hong Kong. Mr. Friedman is the author of nine books on a wide variety of subjects, including fiction, philosophy, and subjects.
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[@ericfrostvizcenter]

Incredible presentation about deeply distressing part of society that is getting worse---evil that is there that we can actually do something about is incredible. Matt's presentation is thoughtful, compassionate, and compelling---how do you respond to lives of real people in incredible need with almost no power to help themselves. Yes huge amount about who we are and why we do anything. Are we here for our own enjoyment? or to do things with an eternal purpose and love of others? Thanks, Matt!

[@barbarabyron1373]

I heard Matt Friedman last evening at my church, Cedar Springs Presbyterian, in Knoxville, TN. Everyone should get involved in stopping this terrible, sinful kind of trafficking.

[@Freethe27]

When was he in Tn?

[@brianvictor9958]

Incredible job Matt! Looking forward to your next TEDx speech coming up soon!

[@Raddiebaddie]

Thank you SO much for sharing!!!

[@bridgetrobertson9064]

We need to create a web of organizations and individuals working together. We must come together!

[@skighb9292]

God forgives us of our mistakes brother...continue in His strength in doing good

[@veronikaj1089]

heartbreaking but very true.

[@VendaSoul]

I seriously underrated video...

[@aashaykhandekar5362]

Heartbreaking 😔

[@RajeebSatyal]

one of the most heart-touching presentation, will do best from our publicize it, Salutation Matt,

[@Hampterpelter]

Amazing video! Please watch and share!!!

[@melisagoad8180]

No captions available? The vulnerable are trafficked. The vulnerable include those whose language is limited and who are hearing impaired. Thank you for all you do! Include the Deaf. #Deafseenothear #deafaccessible #please

[@maxb1401]

Melisa Glenn you tube provides captions, i wonder why did you comment, was this before or after they were added? i support your cause, and i dont understand why this video is not viral

[@maxb1401]

this should be a viral video

[@ariesdelfuego]

I want to help with this

[@viktorfredeandersen1815]

"There are more slaves today than there were in the history of the earth" Well. If you count the African slave trade from 1450-1900 as the history of the earth, yes. But a large percentage of people in all of history were slaves, so the historic figure is much bigger.

[@Raddiebaddie]

Regardless. The amount today is atrocious and going on undercover. "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."

[@stephaniekingdon6982]

start at four minutes

[@micbyte]

Do your part awareness its "Human Trafficking Awareness" month Jan 2017 Put a blue Ribbon on your page.... Peace and Love for all human life....