ASSYA A21 bracelets
Wednesday saw the grand unveiling of the ASSYA & A21 Campaign charity bracelet, hosted by Rosana de Souza and ASSYA. A21 are a non-profit organisation working to end human trafficking, the modern day slavery. There are more slaves in the world today than at any other point in human history, with an estimated 27 million in bondage across the globe. Men, women, and children are being exploited for manual and sexual labour against their will. They work to promote the four P’s: PREVENTION – prevents human trafficking through awareness and education PROTECTION – protects victims through restoration programs PROSECUTION – pursues justice by prosecuting human traffickers PARTNERSHIP – partners with people just like you and me to fight for freedom together The launch party took place in the Serpentine Sackler gallery’s, The Magazine Restaurant, an impressive space designed by Zaha Hadid. After cocktails and canapés, Rosana de Souza kicked off the night with a moving speech about the cause, followed by Tessa Grazzini, creative director of ASSYA, introducing the bracelet. The idea for the bracelet was dreamt up by Rosana and Tessa, who recognised the great work the charity were doing and wanted to help. The bracelet comes in gold vermeil or sterling silver, and features a key charm and disc engraved with A21. All profits from the bracelet go to the A21 Campaign. After the speeches bracelets were informally auctioned off to an eager crowd with sell out success! The celebrations continued as belly dancers entertained the guests, who included Rachel Koo, Ella Catliss and Edgar Davids. Dancing continued into the night as the DJ’s took to the decks. The bracelet is available in store. Find out more about the A21 Campaign on their website: http://www.a21.org/index.php
Ninfa and Tessa ready for the event!
The Magazine Restaurant
Canapés
Blogger, Ella Catliss and Ninfa
Tessa introducing the bracelet
Celebrity chef, Rachel Koo and friends
Footballer, Edgar Davids and Rosana De Souza
Fredrik Ferrier of Made in Chelsea and friend
The Magazine Restaurant
Blogger, Liza Urla and Photographer, Julia Flit
Tessa and friends
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