About Us
Our Story
For 133 months, I lost my freedom and struggled to keep those I loved safe.
My name is Harold D’Souza, and my wife and I are survivors of labor trafficking and debt bondage. Originally from India, I stepped down from a senior management position in order to pursue the American Dream. I came to the United States following the advice and encouragement of a man who would become my trafficker. Today, Harold is a Survivor-Advocate and Public Speaker. My experience has given me a new purpose and meaning in life.
Our Team
Co-Founders/Board of Directors
Harold D’Souza
Co-Founder & President
Harold is currently EOI’s managing director and chief executive.
Dancy D’Souza
Co-Founder & Advocacy Expert
Dancy is a survivor advocate for EOI’s and keynote speaker.
Board of Directors
Dr. Jessica Donohue-Dioh
Mr Deepak Acharya
Yvan Demosthenes
Ivan A. Fernandes
Pastor Mark Kinman
Dr Lara Wilken
Executive Team
Praveen Agrawal
Executive Head Ontario, Canada
Desma Rovina D’Souza
Global Outreach Director
Viona Dixon
Regional Director, Canada
Hriday Raval
Regional Director, India
Managing Trustee, Eyes Open Trust, India
Ambassadors
Punam Bhati
Bengaluru Karnataka
Neelam Sharma
Bombay
Mrs. Bindiya Hemant Bhatt
Anand, Gujarat
Hitendra Desai
Nadiad, Gujarat
Chelsea Dillane
Denver, USA
Our approach
Our Mission
Our mission is to lead the charge against modern-day slavery by using survivor-informed expertise to combat human trafficking.
Modern slavery is almost invisible, yet it exists in areas all over the world including the United States of America. Our organization relies on grassroots methods to transform victims into survivors, inspiring them to lead a happy life free of bondage. We want to empower individuals and communities around the world so that they may forge their path forward with their Eyes Open.
Our Vision
We want to "create a voice of courage, hope, and freedom for other trafficking victims and end this great evil."
Helpline
If you suspect you or someone you know may currently be a victim of human trafficking,
please contact this number immediately:
+1-888-373-7888