Libertas International Podcast

Libertas International
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Libertas International is an NGO dedicated to the prevention, liberation, and restoration of survivors of human trafficking/sexual exploitation in Latin America. This podcast is dedicated to sharing the stories of our projects, the stories of our partners, and finally the stories of our survivors who make this organization go. Visit libertasfreedom.org to support this podcast and support our organization! *All stories from survivors are done so after they give permission to do so. *All survivors interviewed were done so based on their personal request. Intro music First Flakes by Phillip Ayers. 

  1. 47-" Help Them Heal Themselves"- Interview with Utah Therapist Jacob Ostler Part 1

    12/04/2024

    47-" Help Them Heal Themselves"- Interview with Utah Therapist Jacob Ostler Part 1

    We are excited to welcome Jacob Ostler to the Libertas International Podcast! Jake is a therapist from Utah who works with human trafficking survivors, survivors of torture, and survivors of ritualistic abuse. In this podcast, Jake details his vast educational background at the University of Utah and Vanguard University as well as his travels fighting human trafficking across Africa, Nepal, Thailand, Mexico and here in the United States. Additional Notes Human Trafficking in Utah - https://www.standard.net/police-fire/2024/jun/22/human-trafficking-in-utah-happens-daily-and-local-police-are-under-equipped-investigators-say/Dangers of Voluntourism- https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/17/learning/high-on-helping-the-dangers-of-voluntourism.htmlHuman Trafficking in Nepal-https://freedomcollaborative.org/newsletter-archive/ngos-drive-efforts-to-improve-on-nepals-tier-2-statusHuman Trafficking in Thailand-https://ecpat.org/story/trafficking-in-thailand-the-demand-fuels-child-trafficking-for-sexual-purposes/What is Ritual Abuse?- https://www.rasasc.org.uk/ritual-abuse/Child Marriage in the United States- https://www.unchainedatlast.org/child-marriage-in-the-u-s/

    2h 25m
  2. 46-"The World's Oldest Oppression" feat. Benny Yu, Founder of El Pozo de Vida.

    11/18/2024

    46-"The World's Oldest Oppression" feat. Benny Yu, Founder of El Pozo de Vida.

    We are back with another episode of the Libertas International Podcast! This time, we are back with Benny Yu, the Founder of El Pozo de Vida and 27 Million. He holds a Masters Degree in Theology and has spoken all over the world about the life saving work he does at El Pozo de Vida. Based in Mexico City, Benny details in this story his history of abuse, how he deals with organized crime, and how faith plays a key role in what he is trying to do at EPDV. He is also the author of Painful Miracles, a book about his life and the works of God in El Pozo de Vida. We are grateful for Benny for being a true pioneer in this field and for sharing his time with us! Links Belowhttps://27million.com/our-team/https://www.elpozodevida.org.mx/https://www.amazon.com/Painful-Miracles-Walking-Miraculous-Breakthrough-ebook/dp/B095BXMDXV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ZFA2VFZ1SZ4G&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.05mjlXGU340mnmrm0B61Nefcu3hISPmDjBrpRjB2a_2KMN_lOQMibbPfDYZcyVBdTgG4W5mx2Yr7kkzsPMw7PH6PAlbTIlsUkWbs9KmdOpZYXUpxHhiGUz0_cqYGbpaLTgvvrb-3B_GUIXnFgTMwi5GfBb2xv8agCbqxikfbiaj_6oSWLZKO46Tf76I0AYtk.Bfwk2IatS_Xx1HBCfLP5vZ1V1nlOVFUoj5KoPcZCvpo&dib_tag=se&keywords=benny+yu&qid=1731895650&sprefix=benny+yu+%2Caps%2C350&sr=8-1

    55 min
  3. 45-"The Beauty of Prevention is That Everyone Can Get Involved." feat. Tyson Wright, Founder of International Coalition for Prevention and Empowerment

    09/28/2024

    45-"The Beauty of Prevention is That Everyone Can Get Involved." feat. Tyson Wright, Founder of International Coalition for Prevention and Empowerment

    Welcome back to the Libertas International Podcast! This week we talk with Tyson Wright, Founder of the International Coalition for Prevention and Empowerment. Tyson talks about duty, and how he started this NGO due to promises he made to people who very much desired knowledge for prevention. During the interview he talks about how prevention matters, his work in Panama and Ecuador,  his work with indigenous people, addresses some controversial  topics regarding prevention, and how people can get involved in ensuring that prevention is something that is developed in communities over a long span of time. As Tyson states, it really is a fight that everyone can be involved in. Here are some more information about human trafficking prevention and Tyson's NGO. https://preventempower.org/our-storyhttps://cdapress.com/news/2024/sep/27/run-for-human-trafficking-victims/https://panama.iom.int/en/news/panama-committed-fight-against-trafficking-persons-0https://www.oas.org/ext/en/security/crime-prevention-network/Recursos/Multimedios/shame-silences-ecuadors-indigenous-people-trafficked-for-sexhttps://www.alaskachildrenstrust.org/blog/unraveling-the-stories-of-sex-trafficking-innbspalaska

    1h 16m
  4. 44-"Me Senti Poderosa" con Sarah, Sobrevivente.

    09/12/2024

    44-"Me Senti Poderosa" con Sarah, Sobrevivente.

    Bienvenidos a otro episodio del podcast de Libertas International, donde abordamos temas de justicia, protección y esperanza para las víctimas de trata de personas. Hoy tenemos el honor de contar con una invitada muy especial, una mujer increíblemente valiente que ha transformado su dolor en acción. Sarah Nicolle Gómez es una sobreviviente de trata de personas que, a pesar de haber enfrentado momentos inimaginables, ha decidido luchar por el bienestar de otras niñas y mujeres. En este episodio, Sarah compartirá su inspiradora historia de supervivencia, cómo trabaja para proteger a las más vulnerables, y su compromiso con llevar a los abusadores ante la justicia. Además, nos hablará sobre cómo se está preparando para seguir sirviendo en el futuro y continuar su lucha por la libertad y la dignidad de todas. Prepárense para una conversación poderosa, llena de resiliencia y esperanza. No se lo pierdanMas noticas sobre Sarah y Proyecto Bat Bridge. https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/former-austin-teacher-sentenced-7-years-illicit-sexual-conduct-colombia-after-hsihttps://www.justice.gov/usao-wdtx/pr/former-austin-isd-teacher-sentenced-seven-years-prison-illicit-sexual-conduct-colombiahttps://www.telemundocentraltexas.com/2022/09/16/arrestan-hombre-de-texas-por-viajar-colombia-para-tener-relaciones-sexuales-con-menores/https://www.elespectador.com/investigacion/la-condena-a-un-pedofilo-estadounidense-que-fue-a-medellin-de-turismo-sexual/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFMFztleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHclTvEPoa4D9OfiJ7SSZzGMyaQjO6kJMjH2sP97JBmB5rXLcf1Aol-OUYQ_aem_FOqnyQkXF_99Hj6PlgMdVA

    1h 26m
  5. 43-Facing Evil and Working with Law Enforcement with Steve Murphy, Former DEA and Subject of the Hit Netflix Series "Narcos"

    08/29/2024

    43-Facing Evil and Working with Law Enforcement with Steve Murphy, Former DEA and Subject of the Hit Netflix Series "Narcos"

    We are honored to welcome DEA Agent Steve Murphy to the Libertas International Podcast! Steve Murphy is a retired DEA agent renowned for his pivotal role in the pursuit and eventual capture of the infamous Colombian drug lord, Pablo Escobar. Born in the United States, Murphy joined the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in the 1980s and was stationed in Colombia during the height of Escobar's reign of terror. Alongside his partner, Javier Peña, Murphy worked tirelessly to dismantle Escobar's Medellín Cartel, which was responsible for a significant portion of the cocaine trafficked into the United States during that era. Murphy's efforts, often at great personal risk, contributed significantly to the DEA's operations in Colombia and the eventual downfall of Escobar in 1993. His experiences during this tumultuous period were later dramatized in the popular Netflix series "Narcos," where actor Boyd Holbrook portrayed him. Following his retirement from the DEA, Murphy has become a public speaker, sharing his experiences and insights on law enforcement, international drug trafficking, and the challenges of combating organized crime. He also co-authored a book titled "Manhunters: How We Took Down Pablo Escobar," which provides a detailed account of his and Peña's roles in the high-stakes operation against the Medellín Cartel. Steve joins the podcast to talk about the search for Pablo Escobar but also to talk about working with law enforcement in a different country and how to avoid the appearance of the "ugly" American. He also talks about how to stay brave in the fight vs. evil in the modern day as he did when he was facing one of the most evil men that has ever walked the earth. Trailer for Narcos-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl8zdCY-abwLink to the Game of Crimes Podcast-https://gameofcrimespodcast.com/Additional Articles about Steve Murphy https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/from-small-town-cop-to-narcos-legend-ashburn-resident-talks-about-his-career/article_eaceac5e-e799-11ea-a341-4fdb96bfe979.htmlhttps://www.aetv.com/real-crime/meet-the-dea-special-agents-who-helped-bring-down-pablo-escobarhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4C17dgJ6eQ

    1h 21m
  6. 42-"Recruit, or I Will Hurt Your Niece"- Abel Fernandez and Project Beartooth.

    08/19/2024

    42-"Recruit, or I Will Hurt Your Niece"- Abel Fernandez and Project Beartooth.

    In this episode, Tyler details the crimes of the late pedophile Abel Fernandez, who took his life in 2023. Abel was a fake English teacher in Medellin, Colombia where he would use threats and abuse to control vulnerable girls in Colombia. He was arrested in Project Beartooth. Tyler talks about his crimes, his death, and how his case details how Libertas works in Colombia and also how predators around the world use normal professions to gain access to vulnerable children. Below are news articles talking about Abel and his crimes. libertasinternational.org https://www.cibercuba.com/noticias/2021-09-06-u1-e129488-s27061-cubanoamericano-detenido-colombia-habria-explotado-abusadohttps://www.elnuevoherald.com/noticias/america-latina/colombia-es/article254003463.htmlhttps://www.wral.com/detienen-a-hombre-que-presuntamente-abus-y-explot-sexualmente-al-menos-a-70-menores-en-colombia/19860755/https://caracol.com.co/emisora/2021/09/03/medellin/1630695702_859629.html

    13 min
  7. 41-"We Aren't Saviors, We are Instruments" with the Founder of My Sister's House, Rochelle Sellers

    08/06/2024

    41-"We Aren't Saviors, We are Instruments" with the Founder of My Sister's House, Rochelle Sellers

    We are back with another episode of the Libertas International Podcast! This weeks guest takes us to Africa, multiple countries in Africa with the Founder of My Sister's House Rochelle Sellers. Rochelle has been fighting poverty for over 20 years working all over Africa to empower women and children. Her journey takes her to Ethiopia, Uganda, Sierra Leone, etc. In this episode she talks about a personal tragedy that occurred when she was a young girl that left her orphaned. And how that experience has shaped her and the work that she continues to put forth this day. She also talks about her faith, and what it means to her when serving the most vulnerable in Africa. For more information on what we discussed in this podcast please visit the following links. A short summary of child sacrifices in Uganda https://www.worldvision.org/blog/5-things-need-know-child-sacrifice-ugandaLink to Libertas International libertasinternational.orgHuman Trafficking in Ethiopiahttps://www.unodc.org/easternafrica/en/Stories/new-ethiopian-law-on-human-trafficking-and-migrant-smuggling.htmlOrgan Harvestinghttps://worldhope.org/blog-combating-the-evils-of-organ-harvesting/

    1h 7m
  8. 40-Trafficked on TikTok, the Story of Project Fisherman

    07/25/2024

    40-Trafficked on TikTok, the Story of Project Fisherman

    This week, Tyler talks about a case from last year called "Project Fisherman" where Libertas International was asked to collaborative with the US Embassy in Peru and the Peruvian National Police to rescue a young boy who was being trafficked on TikTok. This story is not unique in the abuse that it talks about. Abuse is common on almost all social media platforms, which some companies doing very little to stop the abuse as they continue to make money from it. Over the last 4 years companies like Airbnb, Visa, Mastercard, Meta, etc. have all been called out for profiting off the abuse of children. In this story, TikTok was the company in question. Join us on this episode to listen to Project Fisherman and the rescue of this 10 year old boy. Additional Informationlibertasinternational.orgA New Article about Project Fisherman https://www.infobae.com/peru/2023/11/24/sujeto-que-abusaba-sexualmente-de-nino-y-compartia-los-videos-en-tiktok-fue-capturado-en-comas/Human Trafficking in Peru https://www.consulado.pe/es/NuevaYork/asistenciaconsular/Paginas/Lucha-contra-la-trata-de-personas-y-trafico-de-migrantes.aspx

    11 min
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Libertas International is an NGO dedicated to the prevention, liberation, and restoration of survivors of human trafficking/sexual exploitation in Latin America. This podcast is dedicated to sharing the stories of our projects, the stories of our partners, and finally the stories of our survivors who make this organization go. Visit libertasfreedom.org to support this podcast and support our organization! *All stories from survivors are done so after they give permission to do so. *All survivors interviewed were done so based on their personal request. Intro music First Flakes by Phillip Ayers. 

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  • Creator
    Libertas International
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
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