Riasat Masih – End 22 Years of Bondage in Brick Kiln

This project aims to liberate the Riasat family—six members including Riasat, his wife, two sons, and two daughters—from 22 years of bonded labor in a brick kiln in Pakistan. Trapped in a cycle of debt and exploitation, they are forced to work under harsh conditions for meager wages. The project seeks to raise 1,700€ to pay off their total debt and provide a second-hand Loader Rickshaw (1,600€) to help them start a small goods transport business. This initiative will not only restore their freedom but also offer a sustainable path to financial independence.

For over two decades, the Riasat family has been enslaved in a brick kiln under a debt of 1,700€. Every day, they are expected to make up to 8,000 bricks by hand—a near-impossible target. They are paid only PKR 900 (approx. 3€) per 1,000 bricks. In ideal (yet unrealistic) circumstances, they could earn about 24€ per day. However, due to harsh climate conditions and physical limits, they typically manage around 3,000 bricks daily, earning only about 9€.Out of this income, 50% goes toward debt repayment, leaving them with around 4.50€ per day to cover food, utilities, and health care. This exploitation guarantees a lifetime of poverty and enslavement unless external help is provided.

• Debt Liberation: Raise and pay off €1,700 to immediately free the Riasat family from bondage.
• Livelihood Support: Provide a second-hand Loader Rickshaw (€1,600) to start a small goods transportation business.
• Sustainable Income: Enable the family to earn up to €300 per month—five times their current income.
• Reintegration and Dignity: Help the family reintegrate into society with dignity and economic independence.

• Immediate Freedom: End 22 years of modern slavery for six individuals.
• Economic Empowerment: Increase their monthly income from 60€ to 300€.
• Sustainable Livelihood: A family-run transport business offers long-term stability.
• Human Rights Restored: A life of dignity, opportunity, and freedom for an entire family.

Your support can be the turning point in the lives of the Riasat family. With a one-time donation, you can help free them from slavery and empower them to build a future of hope, independence, and dignity.

Let’s break their chains—together.