Witness: Illuminating the World of Modern-day Slavery…

Acclaimed humanitarian photographer Lisa Kristine specializes in images of remote indigenous peoples. Best known for her evocative and saturated use of color, Kristine has collaborated with international humanitarian organizations and is often asked to present her work to inspire discussions on human rights and social change.

Recorded at TEDxMaui 2012, held on January 22, 2012 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.

As in any profession there are few individuals who are true masters. Lisa Kristine is one of these individuals who through her photographs evoke the deepest of our emotions by transporting us to a different place and time so that at a visceral level we are experiencing what we are seeing. It is this experience of “standing in the shoes of another” that makes us realize that regardless of our differences that fundamentally we are one. And this recognition, in its highest form, demands from each of us that we seek justice for our brothers and sisters whose voices are not heard.

- James R. Doty, M.D.
Chairman, The Dalai Lama Foundation
Senior Advisor, The Council of the Parliaments of the World’s Religions

- Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Laureate

Proceeds from the sale of any slavery related image or book made by Lisa Kristine goes directly to Free the Slaves to help end slavery.
Free the Slaves works on the frontlines of and at a national and international levels to:

• Free People in slavery and help them rebuild their lives.
• Record and share their stores so others can see slavery first hand and be inspired to help.
• Enlist businesses to clean slavery out of their supply chains.
• Work with governments to produce effective anti-slavery laws and hold them to their commitments.
• Research what works and what doesn’t, in order to use resources most effectively to end slavery. Forever.

To help others to freedom, adn to dismantle the systems that allow slavery to exist, go to www.freetheslaves.net

“After witnessing the atrocities of slavery first hand durning this project, I am all the more inspired to aid Free the Slaves in their mission. Their dedication to the sustainable freedom of all is inspiring, igniting and motivating.” - Lisa Kristine

Mapping the Human Story seeks to make it possible for every story to be entrusted, protected and shared. Their mission is to explore, curate and share humanity’s heritage, wisdom and knowledge in order to sustain present and future generations.

Under the direction of National Geographic Fellow Dr. Elizabeth Kapu’uwailani Lindsey, we’re navigating through fragile culture hot-spots to listen, to learn, and to bridge humanity – from indigenous clans to urban tribes, from forgotten elders to inspired youth.

Mapping the Human Story does its work through purposeful expeditions, research, collaborations, and ethical use of media to disseminate stories and information. In conjunction with this work, the organization is participating in efforts to develop technologies that will hold the Human Story in trust in an ethical and sustainable framework.