Apinya Tajit, Stella Maris Deputy Director in Chanthaburi Diocese, Thailand, has received the U.S. Department of State 2022 Trafficking in Persons Report Hero Award for her dedicated and untiring work supporting trafficked fishers and seafarers. The award was presented to Apinya on July 19th by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Huge congratulations and thanks to Apinya and her team for all they do.
In the video interview below, Apinya speaks about her work, how Stella Maris has assisted victims, and what you can do to help make a difference.