Category: Human Trafficking Awareness

Check Out MSN’s TakePart CAUSES Page to Fight Human Trafficking

February 15, 2013

A letter from the editors of TakePart.com and MSN: “Most people whose lives have not been touched by human trafficking have a hard time saying what it is exactly. Simply put: Human trafficking is modern-day slavery. The International Labor Organization estimates that about 20.9 million people are enslaved globally—an overwhelming number. 1.5 million of these … More Check Out MSN’s TakePart CAUSES Page to Fight Human Trafficking

Join Seattle Against Slavery and The Wave Foundation for Their First Ever Pedal Against Trafficking Humans (PATH)

February 14, 2013

Seattle Against Slavery is excited to announce that in partnership with The Wave Foundation, they are launching their first ever Pedal Against Trafficking Humans (PATH) Ride, sponsored by Veloce Velo Bicycles. Starting from Mercer Island on Sunday, March 17th, the ride will be a chance to learn more about modern slavery and help support the … More Join Seattle Against Slavery and The Wave Foundation for Their First Ever Pedal Against Trafficking Humans (PATH)

Congrats to our own Hope for Justice staff member, Bethany Foelber!

February 9, 2013

In June of 2013, one of our own Hope for Justice staff team program developers, Bethany Foelber, will be traveling to Pampanga, Philippines as a Communication Intern for International Justice Mission (IJM), a 501(c)(3) human rights organization based in Washington DC. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to further invest in my passion for … More Congrats to our own Hope for Justice staff member, Bethany Foelber!

Action Alert: Support the reauthorization of the ‘Trafficking Victims Protection and Reauthorization Act’ by asking Senators to Vote YES on Amendment #21 to VAWA

February 9, 2013

Last week Senator Leahy proposed adding the entire text of the Trafficking Victims Protection and Reauthorization Act (TVPRA), to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), through an amendment. The vote on the amendment will take place this Monday, February 11, 2013. Please continue supporting the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act by urging your Senators to … More Action Alert: Support the reauthorization of the ‘Trafficking Victims Protection and Reauthorization Act’ by asking Senators to Vote YES on Amendment #21 to VAWA

Join Us For YouthCare’s 28th Annual Luncheon

February 8, 2013

YouthCare’s 28th Annual Luncheon Most lunches we serve hot. Here’s one we won’t. We’ll be brown-bagging it again at this year’s luncheon.  Of course, the savings go straight to programs, but there’s more to it than that.  It’s how YouthCare started – with a handful of people getting down to business, helping this community change … More Join Us For YouthCare’s 28th Annual Luncheon

USA: Join Freedom Summit 2013, January 25th and 26th, at Harbor Light Church in Fremont, CA

January 22, 2013

Freedom Summit 2013, January 25th and 26th at Harbor Light Church in Fremont. Join the change-makers of the Bay Area in the fight against human trafficking as we gather to highlight stories of local victims and heroes in our midst. Be mobilized to join the growing community making a difference in the Bay Area and … More USA: Join Freedom Summit 2013, January 25th and 26th, at Harbor Light Church in Fremont, CA

USA: Join Global Campaign – ONE BILLION RISING – To Stop Violence Against Women And Girls

January 21, 2013

Women’s Network for a Sustainable Future (WNSF), Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking (BEST), and Bainbridge Graduate Institute (BGI) Present: RISE UP SEATTLE Chocolate & Champagne February 14th, 5:30-7:30+ The Center for Impact and Innovation Information and tickets here. $15/person or $25/2 people (All are Welcome) Join Global Campaign – ONE BILLION RISING  – To Stop Violence Against … More USA: Join Global Campaign – ONE BILLION RISING – To Stop Violence Against Women And Girls

USA: Frederick Douglass Family Foundation Celebrates with Students in D.C.

January 18, 2013

“Ingrid Angulo and Rondell Freeman from Prologue Early College High School in Chicago, IL won our “What is Freedom“ video challenge and, in turn, earned a trip to Washington D.C.!  Here’s how it all unfolded. The group arrived on Thursday at the Renaissance Arlington Capitol View. We were thankful to have Summer Alexander and Walter … More USA: Frederick Douglass Family Foundation Celebrates with Students in D.C.

U.S. Fund for UNICEF’s End Trafficking Campaign Launches Awareness Campaign

January 15, 2013

A note from our friends at The End Trafficking project: Dear Friends, We are excited to announce that the U.S. Fund for UNICEF’s End Trafficking project is launching a public awareness campaign this month to declare that UNICEF believes in a world with ZERO exploited children, ZERO children suffering from violence, ZERO trafficked children. This … More U.S. Fund for UNICEF’s End Trafficking Campaign Launches Awareness Campaign