Life has come full circle for Harold D’Souza. From being a near slave in Lady Liberty’s land, is now being nominated for Liberator.  Awards 2023 in the United States of America for his non-profit organization Eyes Open International.

Melanie Fox, Founder of Speech Fox from New York shared; “Harold D Souza of Eyes Open International is a wonder of the world -- he is an awe-inspiring survivor of human labor trafficking and has documented his journey from India to the White House. He is very active on the global scene to promote his cause and to save families from suffering the same horrific ordeal that he did. He is connected with many organizations involved in safety for folks internationally, and a lot of his focus is on India. He is a true beacon of hope -- please watch his inspiring story on his Eyes Open.

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The Liberator Awards were created by The SOAP (Save Our Adolescents from Prostitution) Project to unite people from around the country who are working for the same cause: fighting human trafficking. They were also created with the hopes of highlighting the work of amazing individuals and groups. Everyone will tell you: this is hard stuff to do.

We should diligently celebrate those who do it not because it is easy, but because it is right. The inspiration and namesake for the event is William Lloyd Garrison.

Harold D’Souza was the Hero of ‘The 2017 Liberator Awards Ceremony’ in the ‘Survivors’ category organized in Columbus, Ohio.

“Harold D’Souza and Dancy D’Souza are beautiful amazing people who I have learned so much from. Their hearts are so loving, and they are making a change for so many. Please take your time to vote for Eyes Open International.

What an honor to do what I love with the people that I love and admire most” spoke Heather L. Wilde. The Liberator Awards nominee winners will be announced on March 25, 2023 at Columbus, Ohio.

Preetham Vianny Correa from Mangaluru spoke to the press; “Many Congratulations to Harold D’Souza and his Eyes Open International team. Recognition comes from dedication and you all for sure have put in so much dedication on the humble work towards betterment of the society of today that has given you this recognition! Kudos to Harold D’Souza and Eyes Open International”.

Dr. Lara Wilken, Professor at Bowling Green State University shared her feelings; “STOP! Please take a moment to read: This is my dear friend Harold D’Souza and his wife Dancy D’Souza founders of Eyes Open International. Harold and Dancy are great friends of mine and friends of so many. You cannot help but love them the moment you meet them. Harold has taught me everything I know about labor trafficking and continues teaching others by so courageously sharing his lived experience. Harold has spoken everywhere both nationally and internationally and served under two President Administrations at The White House to help combat human trafficking”.

Bilal Ahmad a passionate supporter of Harold D’Souza said; “I am a member of Eyes Open International since 2020. I am from Lahore, Pakistan. My mission is to create awareness in Pakistan about human trafficking and stop this evil act. Bundle of best wishes and congratulations to Harold D’Souza for establishing Eyes Open International to help others to stay on right path whatever the circumstances are. I believe we will win this award and celebrate the victory together”.

Dr. Lara Wilken spoke to the press; Harold, despite educating as many people as he possibly can in an effort to help others, despite being founder of Eyes Open International, can be found nearly every weekend on the streets providing food to those less fortunate out of the back of his truck. Recently, he took time from his busy schedule making a trip to Sandusky to help our community be safer, by educating first responders and law enforcement on labor trafficking, a topic we are not talking enough about.

I am honored to be able to learn from Harold, but even more honored to call Harold my friend. I share this with you because I am asking friends that you please take a brief moment to vote for Eyes Open International as ‘Organization of the Year’ for the 2023 Liberator Awards on this link: https://www.liberatorawards.com/vote.

Never was an organization or family more deserving then that of ‘The D’Souza Family’ emotionally spoke Dr. Lara Wilken.