Lauren Bush receives the Voice of Change Award for her humanitarian efforts from Somaly Mam at the Somaly Mam Foundation's launch event for its Empowerment Line of survivor-made products.

New York, NY — On April 6th at The Box in New York, world-renowned sexual slavery survivor Somaly Mam joined celebrities for the launch of the Somaly Mam Foundation’s line of survivor-made empowerment products. Proceeds from sales will support rescue, survivor recovery, and advocacy efforts in Southeast Asia and around the world.

Joining Somaly Mam as co-hosts were Amanda Brooks, Ahn Duong, Katie Ford, Kiara Kabukuru, Josh Lucas, and Alexis Tobin. Expected guest include Kelly Brant, Lorraine Bracco, Sharon Bush, Linda Fargo, Frederic Fekkai and Shirin von Wulffen, Ally Hilfiger, Jaimie Hilfiger, Sasha and Chris Heinz, Georgia Jagger, Lizzie Jagger, Genevieve Jones, Dylan Lauren, Phillip Lim, Emily Pataki and many more.

Lauren Bush was honored with the 2010 Voice of Change Award for her humanitarian efforts. Read more about her work at feedprojects.com/team_feed and lauren-pierce.com/about.asp.

The product launch featured the Somaly Mam empowerment scarves and pendants. Both carry the heart and hand symbol designed by Somaly Mam. This iconic design serves as a reminder that the world will only be changed when we bring together hearts and hands, merging compassion with action.

“This is a milestone event for the survivors of modern day slavery. It embodies Somaly Mam’s personal strength and commitment to eradicating human trafficking and helping its victims rebuild their lives. Survivors are taking their futures into their own hands by raising their voices and creating products that share their message of empowerment and freedom with the world,” says Bill Livermore, Executive Director of the Somaly Mam Foundation.

Guests were treated to an eclectic variety show by The Box performers as well as a special dance performance using the new Somaly Mam scarves, choreographed by Jermaine Browne, who has worked with artists like Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez and Justin Timberlake. The Body Shop will sponsor the evening and eco-friendly cocktails will be provided courtesy of Veev.