RESCUING GIRLS from Pattaya Walking Street | Soi Cowboy | Nana Plaza
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This video has quickly become a MAJOR point of contention on our channel. We have received a large amount of negative comments, comments mean enough to bring Kara to tears.
I usually deal with negative comments by ignoring them and not instigating the discussion any further than necessary. However, in this case I feel the need to respond not only for ourselves, but our friends who have been working in Thailand for the last 10 years.
To be completely honest, we have deleted most of the negative comments. Whether this was the right or wrong way to handle the situation, I’m not sure. I’m sure that on one hand it makes us seem very closed minded. But on the other hand we didn’t want anyone else reading through the comments to be exposed to the hatred and negativity that we’ve been bombarded with since publishing the video.
The negative comments have centered around a few of the same key issues, and I will attempt to address each one below.
"We were 'fresh off the plane' and did not truly understand the situation": First, we came to Bangkok via train… Second, the information that we conveyed in the video was not an opinion that we had formed during only two days in Bangkok. We were doing our best to pass along information that from our friends who live there. One is Thai who’s lived there her whole life, and the other has lived in Thailand and worked closely with girls from this industry since 2004.
"The girls WANT to be prostitutes and they ENJOY their job": This type of comment is the one that made me the maddest, because it could only be made out of pure ignorance. If you had heard the stories of the way these girls are treated, you would be horrified. I’ll offer two specific examples. One of the girls was locked in shed (for a YEAR) where she was raped and beaten repeatedly. Another girl went to the hotel room with one of her customers. When she arrived, there were five other men there who proceeded to gang rape her the entire night. These are just two of the specific stories that we heard, but I think it goes to show that this is a dangerous life style that no girl would CHOOSE if they were given alternatives.
"There’s a difference between prostitution and sex trafficking": We definitely messed up on this one. We used these words interchangeably at times and we shouldn’t have. I apologize for the confusion. However, to believe that sex trafficking does not exist in Bangkok is very naive. Specifically in Pattaya, there is a large amount foreign girls who walk the street not by their choosing. We were told the girls were SOLD (to who knows) in Pattaya in order to pay off debts that their families had incurred.
We also received a lot of comments that said something along the lines of, “Bad things are happening everywhere why did you choose this topic to focus on." That was the nice version. Add in your own expletives and hatred to get a truer sense of the comments.
I’ll be the first to admit that this world is screwed up, and that there’s a ton of bad things happening all around the world. We could devote every vlog to raising awareness for a different injustice that’s happening somewhere in the world. We didn’t fly all the way around the world to highlight this specific issue and nothing else. We were close to Bangkok, we had friends there who we think are doing amazing work, and we wanted to tell their story through our platform. That’s why we chose to spend a day highlighting this organization. Also, this will not be the last injustice that we bring to light on this vlog.
A few people thought it was "pointless to fight against a billion industry because we could never stop it". That may or may not be true, but what I KNOW to be true is that many girls' lives have been changed for the better thanks to the Home of New Beginnings.
In regards to the reason we set up a GoFundMe page: The Home of New Beginnings does not have a way for people to donate directly to their organization online. GoFundMe was a fast and easy way for us to allow people to donate if they wanted to support the organization, and it is ALL going to them.
I’m sure there were other hateful things said that I did not address, but I believe that covers the reoccurring themes. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion on the situation, but if your opinion is left as a hateful comment below we’ll probably delete it.
+Kara and Nate No negative comments here, were I in your shoes with your background (My mother is a strong christian) I would also feel the same way. I simply want to engage in meaningful dialogue on the situation in a public forum with the ability for others to judge the situation on their own, positive or negative. Your response was very eloquent and well thought out overall. Wish you all the best, hope to engage in some conversation in public or private in the near future. Keep in mind, there is a major organization similar to you, the Tamar Center (google it) currently in business on the street I run my bar on and they are cordial and polite to us as we are to them. Take care.
Stay strong on your cause, this is a tuff topic to understand in Thailand, I agree there is trafficking inn Thailand but these are not the girls you meet in the tourist spots they are reserved for the Thais (Caution on going down this route). Most of the girls you are right feel the need to support for there family's however a large majority just want the money and it's something that's been handed down from mother to daughter. Never ending cycle.
+Kara and Nate I know a guy who has been going to Thailand for 20+ years and is now retired there in his 60's. He knows many bar girls. I showed him this video and he just laughed and continued to tell me a story about one girl he was with who's phone constantly rang.. after she got off the phone he asked her who it was.. she proceeded to tell him that it was her "boyfriend" aka "sponsor" in Australia who sends her $800 / monthly to keep out of the bars. The girl was taking his $800, telling him she no longer "works" in the bars. Most bar girls are just like that. They'll happily take your money too and run right back to the bar. Most are only interested in easy money and the latest cell phone model to show off to their friends.What you two don't seem to understand is that the majority of these girls are quite happy doing what they do. They have lots of friends who do the same thing. Just watch some of the videos of bar girls on youtube.. most of the girls are hanging out with their friends, dancing, laughing, drinking, and having a good time. They are not forced to go with any man if they do not want to. Most of the guys these girls run into are just normal guys, lonely guys, regular guys.....
Do you know why the girls are hiding their faces from the camera in many of the youtube videos? Because they don't want their boyfriends aka foreign "sponsors" who send them money every month to keep out of the bars to see that they are still working in the bars
+Kara and Nate you guys are great positive people. youtube watcher can be really mean. much more than any other platform. :) Please keep it up! I support you
Kara and Nate, thank you sharing their story. Please don't listen to the negative comments, Kara I totally get the tears and I am glad that Nate deleted the bad ones. Just remember that helping just a few people can have profound effects and ripples out like a stone being thrown in water. You never know how those small acts will grow. You both are blessed with this opportunity and I'm so excited to see what the future has in store for you on your travels.
P.S. I have become very addicted to you vlog since I found it a few days ago. Found you through your Nepal vlog and then went back to the beginning. You have been my entertainment while I pack up my apartment for my move from Nebraska to Minnesota!
Thank you,
Samantha
We really appreciate your kindness, thank you :)
Nate how did you eat that whole water melon ice cream thing yourself wow.
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I love that y'all are not afraid to confront difficult issues, and bring awareness to uncomfortable situations. You guys are amazing.
This video came up as a "recommended" video and this is the first time I've seen it. I watched a few minutes then scrolled down and read Nate's comments regarded the hate and negativity that's being lobbed at them. I went back and watched the entire video, expecting to see something that would anger people but I'm stumped. What in the heck are people so mad at? Has the entire world gotten so vulgar and perverted that we can't even discuss decency and morality in a civilized manner anymore?
Right? I'm just as confused as you are!
I think some people have convinced themselves that prostitution isn’t that bad. So when that idea is threatened they get defensive
I can only assume they want the women to stay in these situations so that they can take advantage. It's disgusting.
I think it's because they are taking money out of the US to help other countries when there's people in the US that need so much help.
You guys are truly living out the phrase of being 'salt and light' of the world. Thanks for being a great inspiration for many K&N, you guys are awesome! Lots of love x
Returning one beached STARFISH back to the ocean may not be much , but it’s a huge accomplishment for that Starfish , collected ..just thought this would be appropriate here
Glad there is a place where these girls can find refuge, regardless of the reason they are in this situation.
+Misty Johnston thanks for the positive comment!
I've been watching for a couple of years now, but I recently got my wife hooked. So, we're watching from the beginning. Hearing these stories about sex trafficking is heart breaking and we couldn't resist donating to home for new beginnings. Even 5 years later, your videos are doing good.
I just found your channel and can't help but binge watch all your videos ! You guys are by far my favorite channel. Such amazing content and I'm so sorry you got negative feedback on this issue . So admirable of you two to bring awareness to this matter. God Bless you both! Don't worry about any negativity , you two brighten sooo many days of so many including me! So grateful ! So keep doing what your doing! You both are such solid good hearted people. So refreshing to see. And your vlogs rock ! Much love and light to you both from Cali ! ❤️
+Crystal Payne thank you crystal :)
There are no better people in the world than y'all. Thank you for shedding light on this issue. Y'all continue to be extremely real on your channel, and that (and of course, your travels) keep me coming back. Praying for y'all:)
Would love to hear an update on how the origination is doing.
czcams.com/video/dGKUzc0uuOg/video.html. I found this on their CZcams for beginning foundation(name change)
This is so near and dear to my heart. Having adopted our 5 kids from another country known for being a hub of sex tourism, and them being directly affected by that, I am appalled that anyone could say anything but GOOD about this video. I'm just now watching from the beginning, and read Nate's reply from four years ago. Guys...I'm so glad you did this, and I'm so glad you left it up. The darkness of this world needs to be brought to light. Thank you for doing your part to shine the light. "The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'"
3 years after this is published and I would LOVE an update. It’s a beautiful thing for you two to do. The world is a scary place and shedding any light on this situation to help ANY of those women is a great thing.
I am currently binge watching all your you tube videos from the beginning. The fact you have brought awareness to what is happening is amazing, this is happening all over the world. It is so refreshing to see a community pull together to help and change these girls lives for the better. The fact you guys took the time out to go help is truly amazing and inspiring. Ignore the negativity, its not worth your tears Kara. You guys are truly amazing and inspiring. Love your videos
Unbelievable that anyone would think to leave any kind of negative comment on this video! Why? How? It just boggles my mind! Here you have an organization trying (and succeeding) to help young girls in terrible situations and you have these two young, selfless Americans who happen to know one of the owners of the organization and they're using their platform to tell everyone about it. I thought it was a beautiful and noble thing. Some people have issues with things no matter WHAT you do! Take heart, Kara and Nate, you did a good thing. Don't let anyone tell you any different.
None of us can save the whole world, but all of us can strive to improve it. If we wait until our knowledge is perfect, we will never act. I'm happy to see y'all act, even if imperfectly.
I may be a few years late down the road in catching up with your vlogs, but in viewing this particular one I cannot understand the negative viewpoints people might have expressed. To me it is beyond comprehension. Y’all keep up the good work!!!
Thank you so much for highlighting this horrific situation and for promoting the organization that is helping these girls get out of the life that they were stuck in. Poverty truly destroys so many lives. You guys are doing great work in helping expose this. God bless you both.
Can’t believe people have had horrible comments about this. I was unaware that this was such a prevalent issue in Thailand so thank you for educating me. I think it is wonderful for you to use your platform to raise awareness of these thing. I don’t understand how that could be taken negatively. If people are offended by this video or have something rude to say or something to argue, just don’t watch the video! Kara and Nate are doing more to fight this injustice than these silly people who are trying to justify this issue and are probably just sat on CZcams without much knowledge on the matter. Kara and Nate you have done a wonderful thing and I’m glad this hasn’t deterred you from being positive influencers three year on! Big love ❤️❤️
There is not a single thing wrong with this video. You guys are amazing and should be so proud of yourselves ❤️ you inspire me
It's amazing to know you took your platform to speak about something that's not right even though you know that a certain number of people are not in the same opinion as you. I appreciate you guys for voicing out such social issues over your platform. More power to you guys!!! 😘😘😘 Best couple❤️ kara and Nate.
I was in Pattaya in 2002 expecting to find a fun place to visit. I am not easily shocked but the bar culture shocked me. The primary memory I have was seeing OLD men (primarily from Russia, other eastern block countries, America & Australia) preying on VERY young girls & boys. What was most shocking was the shear quantity of kids. Kudos to all who do something to help these kids find a better life.
Remember we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities of darkness. Thank you for this post! It sure does bring some reality to it all! Thank you for posting this blog! There was no agenda pushed. It is life and appreciated!! Thank you Kara & Nate!!!
One of my favorite videos so far! Thank you for taking the time to show the amazing work these women are doing in Bangkok!
You did a wonderful job not only assisting but also highlighting a very sad problem. Keep up the great work. Don't cry Kara these people are ignorant and have no clue x
Loved this video and that you got to support this project. When Josh and I were in YWAM we worked in Soi Cowboy teaching english to the girls and working with a nonprofit helping them leave the sex trade. Im glad you got this experience. -Ash
Kara and Nate, this is your channel and you have every right to your opinion. i read several comments and was shocked by the ignorance, i can't even imagine how it stunned and angered you. i hate the fact Kara cried, she has to keep in mind these comments are from people who have never steeped foot in a foreign country or believe liars that want to pretend they're in the know. keep up the good work.
Wow! ...ya know I almost didn't comment on this one, because the hate people were spewing..and know that I'm 2 years or so behind on this vid. But im honestly happy you guys helped out where YOU saw and FELT compelled to help...i have no doubt that you have touched the lives of atleast someone who needed help...and GOD BLESS anyone who attempts to HELP SOMEONE ♡ :0) HUGS FROM IDAHO ♡
Kara and Nate, I just recently started following your vlogs, I really enjoy them and I thank God that you are willing and brave enough to stand in the gap and raise awareness . Bless you both! Keep up the good work!💞
Sad to see the nasty comments.
Sure many of the girls are there of their own free will and may enjoy it. But to deny that there are also many who are there because they're forced or because they see no other alternative, and may be abused is naive.
You're really going to attack them for supporting a place that helps young girls who want a better life? Come on.
Ignore the nasty comments guys. Great video and good on you.
I’m fairly new to the channel and have just started to watch from the beginning and it’s amazing that you chose to help these girls I’m god to see that the charity is still going strong and has a brilliant and informative website which you can now donate direct to them x
I found your vlogs on Facebook and went to CZcams to watch them fully and being stuck at home during this pandemic has been a life saver. My husband and I where so inspired by you guys that we have started to save up in hopes of traveling the world when this crazy time is over. Thanks and lots of love!!
The quarantine was pointless
thank-you for doing this to publicise the problem. i really respect the time and effort you put into this. please continue to highlight issues that concern you - you Tube is a strong forum and requires your skills for this. 👍
Wow, what a stunning amount of negativity. It's just more proof of the polarizing nature that, sadly, is our world today. Everyone is an expert on everything, and the most vitriolic of those are not above spewing hatred in an attempt to make their inane logic heard.
Kara and Nate, I think what you did was perfectly fine. You are helping friends helping girls that are in a terrible situation. If these girls are making a better lives for themselves, who is it for ANYONE to judge or criticize those that are assisting them with that goal? If these haters took half a moment to put themselves in someone else's shoes, to think beyond their tunnel vision, they might actually learn something.
I'm so glad you aren't just travelling for yourselves. It makes me so happy rusty you are making a difference by raising awareness of justified and deserving causes. You have used your widespread social media position to facilitate this and its only by amazing people such as yourselves that a change may come.
I always love how you guys start the vlog with Kara's morning coffee! :)
I donated some money towards the girls! I'm very happy you are helping the girls out! :) Keep up the good work
+mrsfluffy77 Can't go without it! AHHH THANK YOU so much for giving!!! Bless you
Why not go to a local coffee house?
@@KaraandNate This video was so good. I wish there would have been at least one more video. I would have loved to have heard from a lady who has educated herself and got out of the trade. Not a lot of coverage on it. However, what I did see was interesting.
@@KaraandNate I can't let this go. The food looked absolutely delicious but, your table manners are terrible. Talking with your mouth full, eating with your mouth open and chewing gum as we watch it rolling around in your mouth is gross.
I can't believe some of the comments on here. All that matters is there are many girls that don't want to be doing what they are doing but it's the only thing that they know how to do. This organisation is selflessly helping them to get away from all of this and to better themselves. What the hell is wrong with that?
I recently found your channel and watched several videos the past few weeks- love your videos! And I just gained a TON of respect for you guys for sharing this!! The work your friends are doing is awesome and THANKS FOR SHARING ❤
Thank you for discussing and sharing an important topic and special organization. It shows how big your hearts and minds are ❤️
I am here in 2020 planning my trip with my family to Thailand, and I have to say I LOVE your videos. You are such genuinely lovely people, thank you for using your platform to shed light on this tough subject. Your amazing ❤️
I've been following you guys for a couple of years now, and just came across this playlist. It has been so much fun watching you guys from the beginning. This video made me love you guys even more. Thank you for highlighting such a great organization. I love that they are not only actively working to get girls out of prostitution, but are setting them up with school and life skills that will keep them out of it.
I cant belive people are being negative and rude. I think just speaking on the subject gets people talking and thinking about it. If one girl is saved than the video is worth it. The organization is doing amazing work keep it up.
Nate eating the decoration is just epic! hahahah
I've just started watching your blogs from the beginning (thank you quarantine), and I'm especially grateful for this video. Thank you for raising awareness about this issue while also showing us the culture of Thailand. God Bless y'all in your travels and your endeavors!
I’m doing they same but later than you.
Well done Kara n Nate,,,, i'm so proud of u two for being such great human beings. Love from Nepal.
I have to say I am more than impressed. I have lived abroad and met many young couples travelling like you which meant I totally had a stereotype in my head when I started watching. After many episodes I find myself still watching and realized you are different. You two try new things, try to explore culture and are open to travel the hard way and the you did this episode and I am happy I stuck with watching you. Stories like these are important to share. Thank you for being you in an awesome way. I can't wait to catch up (I have a long way to go)
Whatever mean things other people say, I totally got the message and the intention very clear. I didn't think this video deserves negative comments at all. Kara and Nate, while you were trying to express your concern and hope for your fellowmen, the patrons will surely reproach to stand their ground even if it's wrong or immoral.
Well, you are traveling the world, and this is the real world! Happy travels!
I am sure you guys probably won't see this comment considering this video is 4 years old but I just recently started binge watching your videos. I ran across one of your videos of you guys on a train and decided to check your channel out, which led me to the videos of Maldives.. then I was hooked and just started from the beginning. Since then I have been binge watching daily.. not sure if you guys are readers, but you are like a book I can't put down and when I am away from my PC I can't wait to get back to watch more videos, thank you for sharing these. All of that being said, not for once did I think you guys just choose this cause to support and no others.. just a few videos back I watched you bathe elephants at a sanctuary. I can see the kindness in your hearts and actions, while I am not religious myself I do believe in good people and definitely think you guys are wonderful people with good intentions! There will ALWAYS be negative people, and although hard just try to shrug it off. You bring joy to so many people, so again, thank you for what you do. Oh and GO VOLS.. (Knoxville Tn area resident!)
Woah did not expect to see so much hate when I scrolled down to the comments.
I honestly don't know much about this particular problem in Bangkok until you guys highlighted it in this video and I thank you for showing this side of Bangkok. I see your heart in trying to address this issue and also applaud Home of New Beginnings for doing what they do and giving the girls another option to raise money for their families.
The one opinion I don't understand is the one which claims that the girls WANT to be prostitutes and they ENJOY their job. //Start rant// Um I'd understand if they wanted this job at first because to them initially, it gives the most amount of money which they send back home to provide for their families. If they really wanted to continue working as a prostitute and that they enjoyed it tremendously, I doubt there was anything that the Home of New Beginnings people could do to get them off the streets.
What they did was to offer them another option of earning money. And those who didn't truly want to work as a prostitute could take it, educate themselves and see that, "Oh! I can actually do something else which makes me much happier and I can send money back home too!" A win-win in my opinion. //End rant//
I hope these negative comments doesn't influence you guys in any to stop doing these types of videos. By vlogging, you guys have this amazing opportunity to share these types of issues in this broken world to other people (like me). So thank you once again and continue to do what God has placed in your hearts!
Your correct not all like there job i worked for a large corporation for 25 years never liked it and liked it less every year but it was a job very few people get to do a job they love, but these girls are on a pay scale equivalent too a doctor or lawyer in Thailand.
4 years ago im sitting in a bar in the Philippines talking to an expat working as the manager there, in walks a group he looks at them rolls his eyes they were a group very similar to the one in this video. They brought down two girls that i new very well, over the course of a week they had convinced one of them too leave with them to go too school they would support her and her child. Jump up to now a few month after finishing her college course she is back in the bar pissed off on all the money she did not earn and now is 4 years older and in her mind cant earn like she used too.
Now the second girl they were not interested in her why I asked her, because she all ready had a college degree and was smart and kept asking questions what happens after, so they left her alone. She loved her job loved sex but did not want to do it because every one where she lived looked down on her which meant she could not do it where she was from and was separated from her daughter but loved her job.
Kara and Nate needed to spend months there do there own investigations there is a lot of trafficking going on there but not in the bars for tourists, the brothels set up for local guys is where the abuse and trafficking takes place and these groups do very little for those girls because there would be reprisals if they did.
Wow- a part of travelling is so that you become aware of culture, and perspectives and see how the world lives- both the good and the bad. This requires you to see things with eyes wide open; this is all about being a global citizen and responding like-wise which includes advocating for those who cannot advocate for themselves. I know my comment is many years later, but you both are doing a wonderful job of being respectful and also showing your humanity to others. Keep going xx
Well done you guys! That's so cool putting a light on such a forbidden subject. Amazing work they are doing and that new building looks great!
+Michael Jackson They are doing an incredible job overcoming so many obstacles along the way, but keeping their faith and depending on God to provide - and He always does! The story of the building is awesome, we will have to do another vlog explaining that! Thank you for watching
Haters are going to hate. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Love your blog.
Hi you two. I am so happy to have found your vlog. I've only been watching you for a couple of months and this vlog has helped me travel through you. Haters will be haters, Kudos to you as you did an amazing job raising awareness and supporting an excellent cause. I'm very touched! Well done! You are lovely! love, Julie xox
I've only just discovered you guys, and now I am binge watching all of your vids from start to current. I know you likely won't see this comment. However I am so glad you did this video. I know it's four years later, and I am sure Kara has well and truly processed the reaction from this video by now - but I just wanted to say you guys did good. This video is good. You are good. Thank you for being authentic, and for sharing this and the Home of New Beginnings with us.
I recently discovered your vlogs. I saw your most recent trip to Antarctica and absolutely fell in love with both of you! I decided to watch your videos in order starting at the beginning. I was very touched by this one and would love an update about the Home of New Beginnings.
K&N, I'm really sorry about the response you got from so many people. It's amazing that they look only at the money they make, and don't stop to think about the lifestyle they're living, as well as the fact that your friends don't go out and kidnap these girls to force them out of this lifestyle. Rather, they voluntarily come to them because they're sick of it, and up until they arrive, they've felt stuck on a treadmill with no way off.
I really enjoyed this video. I knew there was a problem with sex trafficking and prostitution in Bangkok but I did not realize the extent. I love how you both bring awareness and are genuinely concern for ppl. I love how you dedicate some of your vlogs to awareness on different subjects. I love how kind and respectful of traditions and how self aware you both are. There are always going to be hateful ignorant people who think commenting angry ugly stuff makes them feel important when in reality it’s just self reflection. I’m sorry you got so much hate on this vlog. I thought you did a really great job! Stay safe! Thank you for sharing your beautiful life❤️
Close to 3 years late and I applaud your video. All the hate and negativity is unfortunately not surprising because so many people don’t want to believe it. Love your videos!!
Glad u brought this info to CZcams...the.home of rescue is a worthy cause!
I’ve just recently discovered your channel. I enjoy your trip vlogs.
This one has been wonderful.
I wanted to applaud you for sharing the human trafficking problem in Thailand. Sad such ignorant individuals would leave negative comments. Many in USA do not know how prevalent human trafficking is!!
THANK YOU!! I have been to southeast asia and firsthand know the absolute poverty some people live in but I have never been to Patea specifically
I believe some young girls would believe they had no choice because of the absolute poverty. when your whole life is revolving around survival you truly will do anything to survive.
I've recently discovered you guys, and am totally hooked. First time to comment, and this seemed like a good place to start. I just wanted to add a positive comment because there are so many bad ones. Nope, you can't change the whole world. That's ok, just do the part given to you. There may be some girls who choose that life, but there are also some that don't. There will be help for the girls who want it. I think it's great what you've done to help your friends.
Thank you for sharing this! People need to know what is out there. Don't listen to the negativity, keep doing you!
I just started covid binge watching your channel from the beginning. I love that you brought light to this issue and did not glaze over it like every other tourist vlog. I had hoped to travel to bangkok after covid, but I'm a solo traveling female. Would you say it is too unsafe to solo travel Thailand? Maybe from Kara's perspective of if she had been without Nate?
Also I would love an update (if there is not already one) on how their operation is going. :-)
Looking forward to another 3 years of your guy's videos, but also hoping corona virus gets nipped in the bud before i can get through all of them.
Thailand is really safe as a solo female traveler! Thailand is one of the biggest backpacker destinations for a reason ;) I must say I felt safer in the islands of Thailand than in Bangkok but that is just because it’s a big overwhelming city. As long as you are smart, don’t go flashing around with important belongings and radiate confidence you are fine 😄
@@chels4723 thank you! :-D Now if only we could kick this virus so travel could happen again.
I just want to say what y’all are doing is beautiful and informative and I really respect the courage and compassion new beginnings is showing the girls that are being rescued out of the trafficking life.
Hello Kara and Nate. Well done to both of you, I have enjoyed your commentary on your travels, through Cambodia and Thailand. You both have a great and honest presence of mind, to explore and understand. Observe the lifestyle and it's problems. Asia and the people, food and culture are remarkable. I love Asia and its diversity. I Agree with you. I Hate the abuse and I Hate it's Abuser's
+Bernie Haw thank you very much. We really appreciate the encouragement :)
Wow! I knew about the sex trade and the trafficking but scary to think how large a business it is. Thank to kara and Nate for bringing it and also to Bonita and her family to help so many girls to begin again!!!!
Thank you so much for posting this! I know it's not your normal fare, but this is just such a serious issue! I have seen a few videos of the sex trade in Thailand and Cambodia because I am looking for videos of Laos where I plan to visit in a year or so. As a single guy I made a conscious decision not to visit Thailand knowing what people might think. But the stories of the girls there have broken my heart. I plan on donating to save them soon! I know a guy who has gone to Thailand a few times for the sex, but I seriously don't think he understands that it is not an easy choice for them, or sometimes not even a choice at all. they are sold, and trapped into a horrific life! So heartbreaking!
Love your sweet hearts for others! So thankful we serve a God who can heal and restore us and His love NEVER fails!
You two are amazing!! God bless you both!! ❤️ much love from San Francisco, CA!
+Gino Percival Hijada Ventura Thanks for the love!!! Happy you are watching :)
Rescuing the girls. 5555 rescue the men.... the bar girls are ruthless...and it seeps in the neighboring communities.
Thank you for the honest insight and info you shared. Will be heading over to donate to the Go Fund Me for this very worthy cause. It was extremely sad to see this but had no idea about the history behind the orphanages. Excellent vlog... made with sensitivity and heart. Thank you
I’m new to your channel and I decided to go back to the beginning and watch your earlier videos. This is my first time commenting. I think what you did in this video is commendable. Good for you. I’m not reading the negative comments but I’m not surprised that there were some. Sensitive issues can bring out emotional, defensive and even mean-spirited responses. Keep your heads held high and be proud of all that you’ve done. Just wanted to chime in even though this video is a few years old now.
I am so so so sorry that there are so many cruel and ignorant people in this world that wrote such hateful things. Obviously, I'm late to the party, but I hope y'all continue doing everything you're doing. You're inspirational, kind, fun-spirited and loving towards one another and respectful of others. It must have been so difficult to see what you saw, and Kara, I'm sure it was difficult to see the children in the orphanage as well. (For you, too, Nate). Blessings to you both.
I’m about 2 years late but I’ve been catching up on your videos (new subscriber, love you guys) and I came across this one. Thank you for posting this video. It’s a delicate situation and I think you both handled it respectfully. Mahalo nui loa 🌺
thankyou kara and nate ..
Well done you two for supporting this cause.
God bless you two! you will be in my prayers!
Keep up the good work Nate & Kara! Love your videos!
This the kinda Kara and Nate stuff I need to see more of 🖤
May you be blessed for shining light and love on this issue! 💕
This is such a great cause to raise awareness about, I don't understand how people don't see this as an issue. You two are such great people to make this video :)
Thank you guys for bringing us this story, it's difficult to tell this story in the first place and I'm so sorry people have chosen to be so awful to you for being so courageous. I guess some people try to judge others in order dispel the sense of shame they have within themselves. Who knows??
Thanks again guys, love your vlogs everyday... travel safe!
ignore the haters. good job!x
Thank you.
Hey there,
Discovered your channel in quarantine. Already finished watching almost all of your videos. Read Nate's note about negative comments. Just dropped by to say that you both are doing really great. Absolutely love your vlogging. Feels as if I'm there in the moment with you people. Keep it up.
Thanks. :)
First you guys are great and I think this vid is very informative. Second I honestly can’t understand why would someone be so negative about this video when actually a normal person would encourage you guys to do more videos like this and even they would be inspired to make vids like this in their countries, yes Thailand is not the only country that’s screwed up, pretty much the whole world is chaos right now, but maybe if more people would raise awareness in different countries with different social problems, maybe they would be contributing and do their part to make a better world, instead of sitting in front of their computers giving negative messages being ignorants. Anyway This is a great video again keep the good work guys :).
Meaningful video and that should be part of your vblog regardless what others may said. All the negatives comments that you received showed that you have a voice and you are making impact on your viewer. Though some of their words may be hurtful and irritating, trust me God knew you are doing a good job trying to educate the world. Be courage and don't shy away from this type of video. Proud of you two.
Love this video thank you for showing this
I'm binge watching your old videos after following your current ones since the pandemic began and am unable to travel. This morning I watched this one and can't believe you and received so many hateful comments. Ignore them. I think your friends are doing great work.
12:31 love and hugs to you both! Ignore all the negativity!
I'm new to your channel and am binge watching your videos. Thank you for bringing this to light and supporting New Beginnings.
Read a lot of the comments and honestly you guys should continue to delete the negative and hateful comments.... Hope Kara is feeling better :( Your videos are something I look forward too! So keep them coming for your subscribers that really enjoy them! :)
i can’t believe how many people said that it was wrong of you to say or do something about this. i think you did everything you could and i wish people would realize how bad this issue is. also that dessert looks amazing
God bless you--it takes courage to confront evil!
People hate the light and their sin.
You are the light of the world and show jesus love. Keep up.the good work
that with the watermelon-- healthy!! wish we could have more food for beauty like they do - i do not think they would understand how we can't have flavor like they do- this was great
I was so happy to see this video. I would love to see more videos like this. You go to so many places it would be great to know of more wonderful places that need help with donations. Keep up the great content really love it! ❤
Ignore those mean haters and thank you for making a video on this topic. I have seen a documentary about human trafficking and it’s so sad to see these girls go through such terrible situations. Human trafficking is a scary thing cause some people get beaten and raped or even killed.
Kara and Nate I think what you are doing is amazing ...pay no attention to comments below ..especially the ones stating prostitution is a way of life ..none of us are fools its poverty ..its whats expected of them..and money will pave the way..as it does in all walks of life ..but at least New Beginnings is an alternative and help to those who cannot endure a horrible life of prostitution and there should always be hope ...always a way forward for people who are trapped in a life that is a cage .. even if it works or not ..it should never be the end of the road for a change ..what kara and Nate are doing is amazing xx