JOIN THE A21 CAMPAIGN

There are many ways to fight the injustice of human trafficking - but when we link arms and pool our resources, we greatly multiply our efforts. This is not a battle meant for one person to fight alone - but as many individuals around the world coming together as ONE, we can join our forces and stand for justice - together we can make a difference.

Here are a few simple ideas on how you can raise your hand along with us and become that "someone" willing to do "something" to help abolish injustice in the 21st Century.

  1. PRAY
    If you would like to request a free bookmark to keep in your Bible with specific scriptures you can pray, please click here. Alternatively, you may download the A21 prayer guide by clicking here.
  2. FAST
    On the 21st day of every month, fast for the work The A21 Campaign is doing in Greece and around the world as together we stand in agreement to see the injustice of human trafficking abolished.
  3. INVEST IN FREEDOM
    One way you can join The A21 Campaign is by financial support. Your donation will be used to fight human trafficking through legal fees, as well as costs related to healthcare and housing for rescued victims. If you would like to join The A21 Campaign by making a financial contribution or becoming a regular monthly partner, please click here.
  4. LOBBY POLITICIANS
    For more information on how to inform your elected officials, check out www.polarisproject.org.
  5. ORGANIZE A FUNDRAISER
    Check out what this church is doing: http://www.go2faith.com/lamarathon/ or contact the A21 office for more ideas.
  6. SUPPORT SURVIVORS
    Buy products made by survivors of human trafficking. Here is one place you can find jewellery that is hand-made by survivors: www.nightlightbangkok.com.
  7. VOLUNTEER
    You can also join The A21 Campaign by becoming a volunteer. Some of the areas that you can get involved are: Research, Legal Advice, Counseling, Medical Advisor/Doctor, Vocational Training or Graphic Design. If you would like to volunteer with The A21 Campaign at some capacity, please contact us.
  8. USE YOUR TALENT
    Write a blog about why we should fight human trafficking; paint a picture and display it publicly; use a sports event to raise awareness and funds; write a song or talk about human trafficking at a concert; create a short film and post it on www.youtube.com. Use what you do best to make a difference!
  9. START AWARENESS GROUP
    Start an awareness group at your local high school or university. Get your campuses involved in spreading the truth about human trafficking to your community. Check out free handbooks you can use at www.notforsalecampaign.org.
  10. BUY FAIR TRADE PRODUCTS
    Find out how you or your company can support fair trade and help reduce the demand for products made by slaves. Visit www.fairtrade.org.uk for more details.
  11. SPONSOR THOSE AT RISK
    Because poverty is a major contributor that can lead to human trafficking, sponsoring a child or woman in poverty-stricken areas that are also ranked as high origin countries for trafficking, can help make a difference. Check out this organization, www.compassion.com, to see how you can start sponsoring someone in need today!
  12. INTERN FOR A SUMMER
    The Home Foundation has a summer internship program for college students. For more information on how you can serve next summer, visit http://www.thehomefoundation.net/internship.html.
  13. EDUCATE YOURSELF
    Download the United Nations toolkit to combat trafficking: http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/human-trafficking/publications.html. You can also watch a movie or read a book to learn about real stories of human trafficking.
    Recommended reading material:
    1. Not For Sale: The Return of the Global Slave Trade--and How We Can Fight It - by David Bratstone.
    2. The Natashas: Inside the New Global Sex Trade - by Victor Malare
    3. Terrify No More: Young Girls Held Captive and the Daring Undercover Operation to Win Their Freedom - by Gary A. Haugen and Gregg Hunter
    4. The Road of Lost Innocence - by Somaly Mam
    5. Ending Slavery - by Kevin Bales
    Recommended movies (for mature audiences only):
    1. Human Trafficking (2005)
    2. The Jammed (2007)
    3. Trade (2007)
    4. Taken (2008)
    5. Lilya 4-Ever (2002)
  14. STAY CURRENT
    Visit the newsroom at www.thea21campaign.org regularly to stay up to date with the latest news articles about human trafficking. Let us know if you find any new articles to add to the newsroom!
  15. SPREAD THE WORD
    Memorize some of the statistics about human trafficking and tell your friends. You can also download posters from www.callandresponse.com or ask us for brochures you can pass out to people at your work, school or church.
  16. WORK THE WEB
    Get the word out by posting the A21 awareness video on your website, myspace, facebook or personal blog page. You can also join The A21 Campaign's Facebook cause and invite your friends to help spread awareness. Click here to join right now.
  17. MOTIVATE THE MEDIA
    Encourage your local newspaper or television station to cover stories about human trafficking, and what your community can do to help stop it.
  18. STAY ALERT
    If you see something suspicious in your area, make sure you speak up by informing your local law enforcement. To find out what to look for, visit http://www.acf.hhs.gov/trafficking.
  19. WORK FOR FREEDOM
    Consider a career as an abolitionist. There are many great organizations that are in need of skilled and trained professionals to help advance the cause of justice. Here is just one of many to consider: http://www.ijm.org/careers.
  20. MAKE CONNECTIONS
    Please contact us with your feedback, ideas, possible contacts, and important information.
  21. HELP VICTIMS ESCAPE
    Leave local rescue hotline numbers in public places around your city. For ideas and free downloads, visit http://www.hhs.gov/.

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