I wholeheartedly believe that we can see the end of modern-day slavery in our lifetime. I believe this because I know that there are people all around me who are tirelessly fighting and showing up every day to ensure that people have the chance to not only encounter freedom but live autonomous lives. However, I know that there will always be evil present in humanity because we live in a sinful and fallen world and that when trafficking does end, we need to be ever vigilant to ensure that no one gets trapped in its snares again.
Tag: abolition
I Wore a Dress for 43 Days, Here’s What I Learned
This past December, I participated in a campaign known as Dressember, which is a worldwide movement to not only raise awareness about human trafficking but to also raise funds to support organizations currently working on the front lines. Dressember is centered around a style challenge where you wear a dress or tie every day of…
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Why Do I Advocate?
For some people, it may seem absurd to wear a dress during one of the coldest months of the year, and when you tell them that you’re doing it to bring awareness to the injustice of human trafficking, they assume that you must be insane. After all, human trafficking isn’t that big of a deal,…
Men, We Need You
Dear Men, Sometimes it can feel like you’re not allowed to stand up for a cause because you think you’re unqualified or like your voice doesn’t matter. But let me assure you that your voice does matter and that we need everyone with a heart for change to step up to the plate and advocate.…
Everyday Advocacy
Slavery is more than just chains and dirty rooms and what’s shown on the news. It touches more than only people in distant countries and far off lands. Slavery affects each one of us in nearly every area of our lives. From the food we eat to the clothes we wear to the cars we…
Why I Raise My Voice
Why are you so passionate about such an awful topic? Do you need to be talking about that, aren’t there more qualified people out there? I don’t think that it’s as big of a deal as you’re making it. These are just a few of the questions of comments that any proponent for the abolishment…
For the Sparrows
This next interview is with Becky Bradbury, who works at Next Step Ministries. This is an organization that is very close to my heart, and the people who are involved in it have become like family to me. So I am very excited to be able to share this amazing ministry and all the hard…
Let’s Talk Dresses
I recently got the privilege to interview Blythe Hill, the CEO of Dressember, about what her foundation does and how she is helping to end sex trafficking and modern day slavery. Check out the conversation below, and also head on over to their website for even more information and inspiration! (K): Tell us a little…
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