When we all
came to the United States, we all came for one purpose, and one purpose only—to
achieve the betterment of our lives and those of our families and children. We
have all struggled these many years to achieve some semblance of comfort,
satisfaction and success in our chosen field of work. We have educated our own
children, educated the children of others, progressed through several levels of
material success, acquired property, traveled abroad, saved our earnings and
invested them wisely, preserved our health and provided for our retirement.
Having
provided adequately for the security and welfare of our families, we now ought
to make the choice to give ample time and energy to devote towards
salvaging and improving the quality of
our brethren’s lives here in the United States, as well as those who have
recently left the land of our birth. It is those lives that have been rendered
hopeless and precarious by the cruel circumstances which have befallen them at
the hands of some unscrupulous and greedy human traffickers who prey upon them.
Others have been subjected to unspeakable bias and inhumane treatment at the
hands of heartless and avaricious employers, middle men and promoters. Yet
others have been victimized by brutal and unfeeling spouses and lovers. Their
struggles are our struggles. Their shame is our shame. The fulfillment of their
dreams must be our dreams as well. We must accept ownership and responsibility
that their salvation is in each of our own hands. We must remain steadfast on
their behalf, and neither tire nor falter in our quest for human rights and
decency for them. This is the birthright of free men all over the world!
The pages of
this website highlight our initial successes and the tremendous work and
opportunities for everyone to contribute towards. Any and all help that you are
able to provide is greatly appreciated by us. It is by the giving that we
experience the full measure of what we genuinely have and all that we have
accomplished in our lives. Those with skills in fundraising, social work and
community organizing, to name a few, are being offered this golden gift to draw
near and lend their assistance. Lawyers, law students and law graduates are
warmly welcomed to actively participate in helping to keep the FALDEF banner
waving firm and strong in fulfilling its mission and vision. To the generous
and caring hearts who hear this call for selfless service to others who have
yet and are unable to have their dreams materialize, may you find yourselves
among our ranks.
In this season
of renewal, let us here highly resolve that the struggle continues and that,
with your contribution, their dreams—our dreams—will never ever die!