The philanthropy of singer, songwriter, and actor Enrique Martín Morales, whose stage name is Ricky Martin, dates back to his early teen years in his native Puerto Rico, when he and other members of Menudo, a boys Latin pop group, were designated UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors.

In 2004, he established the Puerto Rico-based Ricky Martin Foundation to provide research, education and a strong voice for over 45 million people worldwide who are prey to human traffickers—also known modern-day slavery. In raising awareness, the Foundation has also achieved the passage of legislation to establish human trafficking penalties in Puerto Rico.

Visibility and awareness—essential tools—to open our eyes about the existence of human trafficking….[W]e must become agents of change.

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