User:Sparrow (2019)/Jacob Booyens

Jacob Booyens is a public speaker, film maker and anti- human trafficking activist (abolitionist). He is also a former professional football player. Born in South Africa, Booyens is now a US citizen. His activism against human trafficking stems from his younger sister having been a victim of underage sex trafficking in South Africa.

Early Life
Booyens was born in South Africa. He grew up as the oldest brother and had two siblings: a brother and a sister. They were raised by a single mother. When Booyens was 18 his 12 year old sister went missing and was sold into sex trafficking. She didn't return until she was 18.

Film career
Booyens owns the film production company "After Eden Pictures".

Anti- Sex trafficking activism
Booyens producs the movie 8 DAYS to raise awareness about the reality of sex trafficking in the United States. The script for the film was written by his wife, Philipa A. Booyens. Proceeds from the movie go towards anti- trafficking organisations and safe houses. He also founded a non- profit organisation SHAREtogether, which is fighting to end human trafficking.

Movies

 * We Are Brothers
 * 8 DAYS (2014) (movie about underage sex trafficking in the United States)