Paul Hutchinson: Fund Manager Turned Child Trafficking Activist

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Ten years ago, Paul Hutchinson was living a life that most people only dream of. As a successful multi-billion dollar fund manager, he had everything that money could buy. But everything changed when he was introduced to the horrific world of child trafficking. Human trafficking is the second-largest criminal enterprise globally, and it is estimated that over 40 million people are trapped in modern-day slavery. It is a crime that knows no boundaries and affects people from all walks of life. But for Hutchinson, it became personal when he was recruited for his first undercover rescue mission in Colombia, one of Latin America's largest economies. During that mission, Hutchinson played a part in rescuing over 120 children from the clutches of traffickers. The experience was life-changing for him, and it made him realize that he had to do something to help these innocent victims. Seeing a scared 11-year-old girl with tear-stained cheeks standing in front of him was a turning point for him. He knew that he had to dedicate his life to the eradication of human trafficking and rescuing as many children as he could.