A brutal owner of a woodcutting unit in South Asia forced Gowri and her family into slavery for nearly 10 years before IJM and local officials rescued them in 2010. Since that time, we’ve walked alongside Gowri’s family in their journey to restoration. And now, together, we’re fighting to see bonded labor ended. Today, Gowri is a survivor leader in the Released Bonded Laborers Association (RBLA) in her community. She helps others get services they’re entitled to from the government, and she wants to do all she can to rescue every single bonded laborer. “As an RBLA leader, I’m able to lead my community. I will continue to be the voice for the voiceless and lead people from darkness to light.” say, Gowri. Read more about Gowri's journey through the link in our bio. *IJM has secured consent to share this image.