With more than 31 concerts and related programs throughout Southeast Asia, the MTV EXIT campaign has led to increased knowledge and awareness of human trafficking in the region. In 2014, Project E.A.R.—a supergroup of bands and acts from five countries in Southeast Asia, including Ahli Fiqir (Singapore), Pop Shuvit (Malaysia), Saint Loco (Indonesia), Silksounds and Thaitanium (Thailand), and Slapshock (Philippines)—performed.
Richard Nyberg/USAID; Montakan Tanchaisawat/USAID
Top: Youth from ASEAN countries study trends of human trafficking and exploitation during a workshop, 2013Top: Youth from ASEAN countries study trends of human trafficking and exploitation during a workshop, 2013
Bangkok, Thailand
Bottom: Project E.A.R., 2014Bottom: Project E.A.R., 2014
Udon Thani, Thailand