I have been so deeply moved by the issue of child slavery - that I will do all in my power to raise awareness of this issue. Please take a look at the organization called "Free the Slaves." [Also known as Anti-Slavery International]
It is the coalition that "Stop the Traffik" is a part of.
Free the Slaves works to end slavery by:
1. Supporting grassroots anti-slavery organizations around the world who are literally kicking down doors, freeing slaves and helping them rebuild their lives; we provide funding and technical assistance and enable local movements to learn from each other.
2. Conducting social science-based research on the nature and scope of modern slavery in order to formulate targeted ways to combat it.
1. Supporting grassroots anti-slavery organizations around the world who are literally kicking down doors, freeing slaves and helping them rebuild their lives; we provide funding and technical assistance and enable local movements to learn from each other.
2. Conducting social science-based research on the nature and scope of modern slavery in order to formulate targeted ways to combat it.
3. Increasing awareness of contemporary slavery to empower Americans and others to help. We utilize a video library, web site, educational materials for schools and community groups, and public presentations to engage thousands of people in the anti-slavery movement each year.
4. Working with businesses, labor unions, human rights and consumer organizations to eradicate slavery from product supply chains and building a consumer movement that chooses slave-free goods.
5. Working with governments to enforce effective anti-slavery and anti-trafficking laws, and where necessary, help create improved laws.
2 comments:
Steve, thank you for a great post. And thank you for your important work. I know how daunting the issue of slavery and child slavery, especially, can be, but I'd like to share something hopeful. This week I've published a new book - Ending Slavery: How We Free Today's Slaves. This is a 25 year plan to end global slavery once and for all. It's about how, working together, we can drive a watershed into human history with slavery on one side and freedom on the other. The book is available on the Free the Slaves website or places like Amazon. Warm wishes to you, and as my mom would say "Bless Your Heart!"
Kevin Bales (President, Free the Slaves).
Hi Kevin,
Thanks so much for your kind words - and for all that you do. While many of us have been 'sleeping awake' on this subject, it is so clear that you have been waking the town up!
I'll check Amazon now. I can think of several others who would be interested in reading this book.
Just yesterday, some of my students were saying that they want to do something more than just sign a petition or donate some money... We were watching the film "Stolen Childhoods" yesterday for a class - and the realization came to the group that we need to do more...
So thanks again for all you do. We will be praying for you as you continue to blaze trails on this issue that has fallen on deaf ears for way to long!
Best,
Steve Bussey
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