Artist Abolitionist: Katie C H Lin, Multimedia Journalist
If there was ever anyone created to stand at the crossroads of cultures in order to personally and externally embrace the dynamic nature of global story telling, Katie C H Lin is it. She excites us...
View ArticleArtist Abolitionist: Kelly Arango, Painter
Today we’re featuring an Artist Abolitionist interview by a new, talented, high-school guest bloger – Nicole Doyle. Nicole is a rising junior at The Young Women's Leadership School of Astoria. In and...
View ArticleSusan Linney – Artist & Abolitionist, Beauty Writer
We’ve long known that beauty is more than what meets the eye. We recently met the stylish Susan Linney, and while it was not surprising to us that she had the wonderful knack that all talented writers...
View ArticleThe Voice of Sex Trafficking
Diana Mao, co-founder of Nomi Network, hosted an event which was part of a series of human trafficking events, titled, Be the Voice. Nomi Network is a non-profit organization which helps empower...
View ArticleIt's Rather Simple Really: Love. As You Are Loved
Woke up minutes before my alarm went off, knowing I had a six o’clock train to catch. Laid out my clothes, did my hair and painted my nails all the night before, because I Nomi—and me has never been a...
View ArticleThe Swedish Model to Combating Sex Trafficking
Some say prostitution is the oldest profession still practiced and see no need for change. Others say prostitution is something society really needs to react to - by making it illegal to sell sex. When...
View ArticleInternational Women's Day - Featured Woman World-Changer: Serena Kao
Philanthropy started at a young age for Serena Kao. Daughter of Kao Shin Ping, founder of San The Group she is currently on the board of directors for their family foundation. The genesis of her...
View ArticleRun to End Trafficking
This coming May, runners in the Washington DC Metro area will be running for a brand new cause: the end of human trafficking. The TrafficStop 5k hosted by the Hilton Garden Inn emerged as Hilton Hotels...
View ArticleMeet Farah Zulaikha: Model and Ambassador for Nomi Network
International Model. Humanitarian. Ambassador for both UNICEF and Nomi Network. Bio-medicine student. It’s easy to take a look at Farah Zulaikha’s life right now and think that she entered this world...
View ArticleThe Swedish Model and Why It Works
A study of 854 women in prostitution in nine countries found that 89 percent wanted to escape prostitution but felt they were not able to, and that two-thirds met clinical criteria for post-traumatic...
View ArticleCo-Founder Diana Mao and Young Execxutive Board Member Vera Kolesnik Speak at...
Each year over 1,300 Rotary members come together in the United Nations headquarters to discuss how to make the world a better place. Rotary is the biggest international non-governmental organization...
View ArticleA New Breed of Entrepreneurs
Our women in Bihar never cease to amaze and inspire us. On Supei’s most recent trip to Bihar, India she learned of new entrepreneurs rising up in our program. They started making petticoats, commonly...
View ArticleMusic That Makes a Difference
Meet Mike and Deanna Geier, a husband and wife music-making team. Together, they’ve written songs for shows on NBC, NICK, MTV & VH1. They have also written music for national commercials and movie...
View ArticleTop Ten Highlights of 2014
In 2014, together we:Helped support 326 jobs in Cambodia and IndiaPlaced 100% of women into jobs after they completed Nomi’s Advanced Training Program Trained 10 women to become leaders in their...
View ArticleA New Victory
March 16th was beautiful day on my way to Albany. I was very excited because it was my first time speaking in my state, New York. I am a survivor of human trafficking, upon arriving at JFK I was...
View ArticleOur Effort: Community and Mentorship at Nomi Network
"What do you want to be like?" a young woman named Amala*, newly rescued from her life in the red light district, is asked."I would like to be like Priya*."Amala's answer is music to Supei Liu's ears....
View ArticleMeeting Nomi for the First Time
As an intern and volunteer for Nomi Network, meeting the namesake of our organization was of course a big deal! About a week ago, president Diana and I headed out to the Cambodian countryside to meet...
View ArticleBeneath the Price Tag
I recently watched an episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, in which he covers the subject of “fast fashion” (if you’re interested in watching, click here. It’s brings comic relief to a...
View ArticleWHAT'S UP with Thailand?
I went on a mission trip with my youth group several years ago to a coastal city in Thailand; it was my first time outside of the US, and it was an eye-opening cultural experience, from trying the...
View ArticleKnow the Network: In Memory of Sasha Shaikh
Nomi Network is made up of a diverse group of people and organizations, from different professions and walks of life, who are all united in the cause to fight human trafficking. Learn about some of the...
View Article