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I’m on the front lines.
Here in Spain, I’m on the front lines, working face-to-face with women who have been rescued off the streets, out of human trafficking.
It’s real. It’s awful. It’s disgusting. It’s heart-breaking. It’s traumatic.
I like to think that it’s not really happening. Every Monday, when I go to the safe house to the work with the women, I want to pretend that it’s not real, that it doesn’t exist, that it doesn’t really happen.
But, that’s not the case. Human trafficking is real. It’s everywhere. It’s in my face.
Depending on where you are in the world, human trafficking may feel faraway. It may seem like it only exists on a television or movie screen. You may feel far removed from it. Perhaps you feel like it’s not worth trying to understand or see it up closely, because you can’t really do anything about it anyway.
What If You Could?
But, what if you could? What if you could make a difference right where you are in the world?
Here’s one woman’s story of how she made a difference.
Join the Challenge
Today, March 1, begins Blackout Trafficking Month.
You, too, can join the challenge. You, too, can become an agent of change in the world.
Steps to take . . .
- Wear the same article of black clothing (hat, shirt, shoes, tie, skirt) everyday throughout the month of March. This can help to raise awareness for the cause of human trafficking. For example, inspired by the Uniform Project, wearing a little black dress was an act of defiance against popular culture’s standards and apathy.”
2. Create a fundraising page and share it widely and wildly. In the challenge, they explain exactly how to do this in less than 5 minutes.
3. Be an example and show the way! Donate $10 to your fundraiser page, and that will encourage others to do the same.
4. Purchase fair trade products from our online store, “Cultural Threads.” The products are made by artisans who were rescued out of human trafficking. It’s a win-win! You get a beautiful, handmade product, and you empower and support the artisans.
5. Host a Trades of Hope party with your friends and family. This is such a fun and easy way to promote the cause of human trafficking. Everyone is happy to shop for a purpose and shop with a cause! You can make a difference in the lives of women—right from your own living room! You can also encourage your friends and family to do the same.
I’m taking the “Blackout Trafficking challenge” and jumping in! I don’t usually wear black. Actually, I don’t own many black clothing items. However, I know I can find something in my closet, and you can too!
MY GIFT TO YOU—GET YOUR FREE EBOOK—”THE 5-DAY JOURNEY TO CULTURAL AWARENESS”!
—THE CULTURAL STORY-WEAVER
Did you know that March is “Blackout Trafficking Month”? Now you do, so let’s do something about it! Come and join the challenge with me today!
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Did you know that January 11 is “Human Trafficking Awareness Day”? What can you do to make a difference, with what you have, right where you are?
Together, we can make a difference! Check out Trades of Hope and see how you can make a world-changing, life-transforming purchase!
Shop our “Cultural Threads” online store for products made by survivors of human trafficking around the world.
