Listen as Marcus, the founder & director of Project: AK-47, tells about what we're doing in Mexico with children caught in cartel violence.
Read MoreAlberto just turned 17. He worked 2 years with a local cartel before he fled. He was involved in many shootings, killings and rapes, so his story may be highly disturbing. Unfortunately, Alberto’s story is neither unique nor enhanced for dramatic effect—these are his actual life experiences as he recounted them...
Read MoreI've been in and out of Mexico recently, working with our field team on the ground. The stories I've come across in the short time since we started working here have been disturbing. Today, a lady came to us with tears streaming down her face, begging for help, since her two brothers had been kidnapped two days ago. The ransom is a million pesos (about $85,000). She recounted to us what had happened...
Read MoreOur child soldier dog tags have been and continue to be an incredible tool to rally advocates and raise funds for the rescue. But, we're thrilled to launch the second WEAR THEIR STORY item and our latest storytelling piece, the Child Soldier Story Bracelet.
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