There are approximately 27 million slaves in the world today, and an estimated 2.4 million people are victims of human trafficking alone. It is our social responsibility to be their voices, expose this horrendous truth, and be their vessels of hope.
Human trafficking is not simply an occurrence outside of the United
States. Unfortunately, it is thriving right here in Georgia. Street
Grace is a faith-based organization leading churches, community
organizations
and individual volunteers on a comprehensive path to end domestic minor
sex trafficking (DMST) in Metro Atlanta and throughout the United
States. Visit their website at http://streetgrace.org/ to see how you can get involved.
Here is an awareness video they have released about the horrors that are happening:
Unsure about how you can get involved? Even though you might not be in a position where you can fight this battle, there are many companies that have devoted themselves to raising awareness about the issue and providing funding for those who are fighting it directly.
Radiant Cosmetics is one such company. They provide quality cosmetics, and their proceeds go to support the victims of human trafficking.
This week on Sevenly, Polaris Project is the featured organization that your purchases will go to!
Buy a shirt or other high quality items, and $7 of your purchase will go to helping free women trapped in the sex trafficking industry in the United States!
Teen Identity is a girls' empowerment group based in Atlanta, GA.
This is their PSA, which connects the statistics of sex trafficking in Atlanta to its victims.
We must always remember that the overwhelming statistics represent individual children. Every number counts.
The deadline to submit your work for Exposed has been extended!
Enter your human trafficking pieces by May 6th to be considered for a spot in the show.
"The Attorney General is joining forces with law enforcement and non-profit advocates to take a stand against criminals who purchase sex from children. If you are buying, beware. Your secret is out. Georgia isn't buying the lie."
Georgia's Not Buying It is a campaign to stop the purchase of sex from children. Join these advocates in the fight against human trafficking locally!