The story starts five years ago when Sean Carasso traveled through eastern Congo and met five boys held prisoner by the national army. One boy told him of children too small to carry guns being sent to the frontlines, armed with only a whistle. After he and his partner worked with the UN to have the boys released, he went home that night and wrote the Falling Whistles journal. A single story of a single day. After the writing was forwarded, thousands of people contacted him to find out what they could do to help. A friend had given Sean a gift, a whistle on a chain. Worn around his neck, it sparked interest everywhere he went. That’s when they realized; their weapon could be our voice. Falling Whistles was born.
On December 10th, 1948, the United Nations adopted the Commission of Human Rights. In 1976, the bill was ratified into international law. On December 10th, 2013, millions commemorated this extraordinary achievement for humanity, and remembered that their work is not done. Twenty cities and five continents across the world joined in the Falling Whistles’ global movement of unity for peace in Congo. I was there to witness New York City’s.
Hosted by Falling Whistles’ founder, Sean Carasso, the event was held at the very chic boutique Bowery Hotel, on the lower east side of Manhattan. Guests had the pleasure of tunes played by DJ Hardy, Indigo, Nick Work, and DJ Moma. Guests also had the opportunity to purchase their signature whistles, sign petitions, and get the first Free World issue. Over three hundred people were in attendance to do their part for peace in Congo! Now it’s your turn.
