The Global Freedom Exchange Mural: Sunday, September 20th, 24 women activists from around the world in First Street Green Art Park for a graffiti workshop led by artist and activist Panmela Castro.
The Global Freedom Exchange: A Hilton Worldwide and Vital Voices partnership leveraging leadership to end trafficking, was a two week mentoring program for NGO women leaders working to prevent and respond to child trafficking. The Global Freedom Exchange brought together 24 women leaders for the opportunity to meet with government officials, discuss best practices with NGO leaders, provide donors with knowledge about funding needs and the best mechanisms for support, and learn about collaborative approaches to working with local law enforcement. The goal of this program is to provide participants with specific knowledge, skills and relationships that will benefit their professional development, their respective NGOs, and the communities they serve. The 24 women came together in First Street Green Art Park for a graffiti workshop led by artist and activist Panmela Castro. In 2010, Panmela was honored by Vital Voices during the annual Global Leadership Awards, recognizing the impact of her work in advancing women’s rights. During this workshop, the group discussed the issue of trafficking and and then picked up spray cans to express their dialogue through a graffiti mural.
