Create A More Just World by December 10 ~ Quinnie Lin

I am fundraising on behalf of my organization, International Bridges to Justice (IBJ: www.ibj.org). Karen Tse (featured in the video above) founded IBJ after a pivotal experience in Cambodia where she met a 12 year old young boy. This boy had been detained, tortured by the police and denied access to counsel.

Like so many prisoners around the world he languished in prison, without access to a lawyer or human rights worker to defend him or protect his rights. He also had no pending trial date to determine his guilt or innocence. However, since he was only an adolescent accused of stealing a bicycle rather than a political prisoner, the Cambodian government was open to the possibility of his release. Ironically, there was not an international or national body dedicated to giving grassroots legal aid support to this boy at the time.

Karen founded IBJ in 2000 to build systematic support for the hundreds of thousands of prisoners, just like this boy, in countries throughout the world who could significantly benefit from receiving legal assistance. IBJ has expanded to 16 countries, with permanent staff in China, Cambodia, Rwanda, Burundi, Zimbabwe and India. Slowly, Karen’s dream is becoming a reality through the hard work of IBJ’s staff, volunteers and partners. IBJ is now facing greater demand for its services than ever, and its programs are no less ambitious. The organization needs additional resources to bring stability and continuity to its programs - a spark to ignite justice for vulnerable communities around the world.

I am a strong supporter of IBJ and am inviting you to join me in this movement. If we all do our part, we can make an important difference. Help Karen continue her courageous work by rallying in support of her uncompromising dedication to legal rights. Every dollar you give will make a critical difference.
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During this campaign, your donations will be matched by up to $125,000 through the generous funding of a private donor. Change cannot happen overnight, but with your help, we will move one step closer to supporting advocates who fight against injustice on a daily basis. Donate by December 10 and help International Bridges to Justice build a strong support network to create a more just world.

!Thanks!
~ Quinnie