Evelyn Chumbow and Martina Vandenberg
Recorded
April 13, 2021
Archived
April 12, 2021
40:17 minutes
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Id:
ddv000647
Description
Evelyn Chumbow (35) talks with her friend and mentor, Martina Vandenberg [no age given], about her experience as a victim of human trafficking. She remembers how her lawyer encouraged her to share her testimony and fight for other victims, and reflects on how her advocacy has grown since then.Subject Log / Time Code
Evelyn remembers what she thought coming to the US from Cameroon would be like, compared to the experience she had being labor trafficked.
Evelyn talks about how she sought help out of her situation.
Evelyn talks about the lawyer on her case, Melanie, and describes how safe she felt with Melanie.
Evelyn discusses her trial, remembering the women who worked on it and the difficulties Evelyn experienced in sharing her testimony in front of her trafficker.
Evelyn remembers the encouragement she received from Melanie about sharing her story and how it led to Evelyn becoming an advocate for victims of human trafficking.
Evelyn recalls her first time back to Cameroon after her case, and another time when she returned to advocate for victims of trafficking.
Evelyn reflects on her important contributions in her advocacy. Martina remembers a speech Evelyn gave at a conference: "I'm tired of telling my story. I don't want your empathy. I want a job."
Evelyn discusses the lack of funding for victims of human trafficking.
Participants
- Evelyn Chumbow
- Martina Vandenberg