World Made Flesh

World Made Flesh is one of the organizations helping sex workers in Calcutta by spreading the word of God. If you would like to get involved with this organization or find out more information you can visit there website.

Hope in Calcutta

Sarah Lance
Pic from Lusanne World Pulse


I came across a article today written by a freelance writer named, Sarah Lance. The article entitled Restoring Life in the Red Light Districts of Kolkata, India gave me hope. It followed one sixteen year old girl named Pinky who seals her body to make a living and it talked about the extent of poverty in Calcutta. Then it gave some good information about an organization that is helping women improve there living conditions. The organization, World Made Flesh, is a community of developers and connectors that teach the women about God. The women get to have tea and talk about their fustrations with a counselor. There is also an opportunity to learn English. Sarah Lance is a the field director for World Made Flesh. She lives and works with the women trapped in prostitution and she has dedicated her life to dimming the red lights.

Born Into Brothels Producers

Born into Brothels was produced in 2004 by then couple Zana Briski and Ross Kauffman. They wanted to raise awareness about the Red Light industry in Calcutta, India, while also helping the children learn photography and hopefully make their way out of the brothels. The film won the 77th Academy Award for best documentary feature. For more information on the film or to make a donation to the cause visit the official website, http://www.kids-with-cameras.org/bornintobrothels/!

Watch Born Into Brothels

Born into Brothels is the documentary that inspired this blog. I suggest everyone watch this film to get a better understanding of the living conditions of sex workers and there children in India. This blog will mean so much more to you if you watch this short documentary. Below is the film's trailer. Check it out!