I'm raising money to combat human trafficking due to disability caused by being trafficked
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Being queer and young in San Francisco has given me, a Vietnamese-Irish newcomer from Vietnam, hope for emancipation. However, discrimination and homophobia thrive in all landscapes, sometimes in forms we never want to experience, even in our imagination. On April 15, 2024, while riding public transportation home, I was approached and attacked by a group of eight ski-masked assailants. They threatened my life after questioning whether I was Jewish, "thespian," or using a racial slur. The attack escalated when I refused to give up my belongings, which were my survival tools.
Here comes the result, I was hospitalized and had a CT and MRI scanned due to suspected internal bleeds. Unfortunately, the only consequence applied was that I’ve become disabled. Besides, paying nearly $5,000 of my savings due to dislocations, as advised by law enforcement and my PCP.
Since 2007, the human trafficking hotline in California has received approximately 51,649 calls, with only 1,043 cases identified with victims under the age of 25 (I’ve just turned 24). Isn't this statistic alarming? I wonder, how many of these cases involve LGBTQI+ youth? And how can we address this issue when resources are so scarce?
I’m using my resilience to obtain skill tools and experience of being a queer and disabled immigrant who chose alternative pathways to move on. Eventually, I will write grants free of charge for international and national non-profit organizations, like my recent collaboration with the Murphy Charitable Foundation in Uganda. With the expected outcome of this program, I can continue my support for BIPOC low-income communities in the Bay Area and the nation with volunteer work from tutoring to case managing.
However, I could not have obtained all these values without your participation as a community member. As urgent as the downfall escalated, your impact represents your voice and effort to our community, please understand your voice matters.
There are many ways to show your support: a. Request prints of my photographs (I'll ensure they're delivered to your door)
*A Google Drive folder filled with photographs with a variety of origins from Hanoi, Vietnam to San Francisco. Including still life, B&W photographs.
b. Spread the word to your friends.
c. Choose a donation level and take pride in your action.
Program fees breakdown:
Besides the program cost, your donations help support my recovery from PTSD treatments, dislocation, and hospitalization.
Feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] for any questions you may have. Or, simply because you feel like I can be your support.
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