Auction: PLNU and GenerateHope

Hope Auction

Point Loma Nazarene University presents a fine art auction with all proceeds benefiting GenerateHope.

Human trafficking, or modern-day slavery, is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world. Trafficking involves exploiting people for sex or labor through the threat or use of force, fraud, or coercion. Approximately 27 million people around the world, including men, women, and children, are currently enslaved. The fall 2009 Viewpoint covered the topic of human trafficking. You can read the latest issue of the Viewpoint at: http://www.pointloma.edu/Alumni/AlumniPublications/Viewpoint/Fall_2009_Viewpoint.htm

"Generate Hope"
By local San Diego artist Tim Caton
Original painting
18" x 24" mixed media
Framed
Valued at $1,500

For more information or to place a bid visit: http://www.pointloma.edu/HopeAuction?utm_source=GenerateHope+Newsletter+Main&utm_campaign=ae5d25bc91-GenerateHope_eNews_October_200911_7_2009&utm_medium=email

Job Opportunity: Girls Education and Mentoring Services, Deputy Director, New York City

I am continually asked about getting jobs within the anti-human trafficking field. Here's a wonderful job opportunity currently with GEMS. Visit their website at: http://www.gems-girls.org/ Click on the images below to read the job posting!

Participate: Pilates for Hope, November 8th in Valley Village, CA

Join PILATES FOR HOPE and PROJECT EXODUS in the fight against human trafficking. Come and support an amazing organization while enjoying a great Private Pilates Session or a group class.

Project Exodus is a Christian anti-human trafficking organization which seeks to find, rescue, and restore victims of human trafficking throughout the United States and the world and to empower individuals and communities to actively participate in the fight against slavery by becoming modern day abolitionists.

*Private Sessions
*Classes
*Massage
*Treats
And more..

Suggested donation:
$10/class
$30/Private Session

Email pilatesforhope@gmail.com to make an appointment.
For more information check out: http://www.project-exodus.org/

Watch: Very Young Girls

I had the pleasure of being trained on CSEC, commercial sexual exploitation of children by Rachel Lloyd, founder of GEMS. If you haven't check out their organization or film visit: http://www.gems-girls.org/

In this film, Very Young Girls, "David Schisgall's startling documentary captures the heartbreaking stories of underage girls -- many as young as 13 -- who've been forced into prostitution in New York, exposing how pimps use isolation, violence and drugs to keep girls dependent. Many of the girls interviewed take part in GEMS, a shelter and mentoring program founded by activist Rachel Lloyd -- once a prostitute herself -- that helps them transition out of "the life.""

You can rent it on netflix and host a party to raise money for their organization!

Participate: Consumer Choices to Fight Trafficking

Hello friends, last week at the Global Forum on Human Trafficking I went to one of the breakout sessions titled "Monitoring Supply Chains". This panel discussion provided various interventions that we can take to demand that all products we buy are without slave labor. For those of you who have written asking for more links to fair trade/slave-free goods you're going to love this link list.

Don't underestimate the power of your purchasing, letter writing and intentionality in the way you live. Write your favorite companies. Ask them where there materials are made. Get involved in the process. I know it can be overwhelming at times. Start small. Choose a product or one area of your purchasing to get educated and make a change. Hopefully, these sites will lead you to more information, inspiration and ideas on making that change!

International Labor Rights Forum:
http://www.laborrights.org/
Trade Observatory:
http://www.tradeobservatory.org/
Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility:
http://www.iccr.org/
Environmental Justice Foundation:
http://www.ejfoundation.org/page327.html
Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International:
http://www.fairtrade.net/
Sustainable Cotton Project:
http://www.sustainablecotton.org/
Made by Survivors:
http://www.madebysurvivors.com/
Responsible Shopper:
http://www.greenamericatoday.org/programs/responsibleshopper/
The Good Guide:
http://www.goodguide.com/
Story of Stuff:
http://www.storyofstuff.com/

Fundraiser: Coast's Love146 Taskforce, Dine at Souplantation on Clairemont Mesa Thursday Oct. 8th from 5-8:00 p.m.

La Jolla Coast Vineyard's Love146 Taskforce is hosting a fundraiser at Souplantation. Head over to their Clairmont Mesa Blvd. location between 5-8:00 p.m. for dinner. 15% of the purchase of your meal will go toward Love146 and their efforts to fight child trafficking. Invite your friends!! To learn more about Love146 visit: http://www.love146.org/pages/page.asp?page_id=21460

Conference Reminder: Not for Sale, Global Forum on Human Trafficking, Oct. 8th-9th in Carlsbad, CA

Next week is the Global Forum on Human Trafficking. To view the speakers and conference program visit: http://www.notforsalecampaign.org/events/global-forum-on-human-trafficking/gf-program/

There is still time to register and invite others. For additional information visit: http://www.notforsalecampaign.org/events/global-forum-on-human-trafficking/

Conference: What We Know & What We Need to Know, Oct. 29th-31st @ University of Nebraska

FIRST ANNUAL
INTERDISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE ON
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
October 29-31, 2009
"WHAT WE KNOW AND WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW"
For more information visit the conference link at: http://conferences.unl.edu/trafficking/#info

Participate: Place a nomination for the 2010 Freedom Awards

The Freedom Awards celebrate heroes of the anti-slavery movement from around the world. These awards are open to organizations and individuals working to eradicate human trafficking and modern-day slavery.

For more information on the guidelines and how to nominate an individual or group visit: http://www.freetheslaves.net/Page.aspx?pid=509

Read: New HHS Report on Human Trafficking

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) within HHS recently published a report, “Human Trafficking Into and Within the United States: A Review of the Literature,” that addresses victim identification, the barriers to and challenges in accessing and providing services, and promising practices for serving victims of human trafficking. The report is available at the following link: http://aspe.hhs.gov/hsp/07/HumanTrafficking/LitRev/index.shtml.

Other ASPE reports on how HHS programs are addressing the needs of trafficking victims can found at this link: http://aspe.hhs.gov/hsp/07/HumanTrafficking/index.shtml

Participate: Start Freedom, STOP THE TRAFFIK's latest campaign to engage young people

Visit Stop the Traffik's website at: http://www.stopthetraffik.org/startfreedom/ for more information on their latest campaign to engage youth and schools in the fight against trafficking. There are tons of great resources on their site!

Event: Abolitionists In The Round Concert to Benefit IJM, November 7th in San Francisco

On Saturday Nov 7th, at The Elbo Room in San Francisco, nearly a dozen of the Bay Area’s most talented singer/songwriters will “band together”--joining in concert both musically and ideologically--to fight the modern-day slave trade, a huge wretched economy that unfortunately grows and thrives right here in our own community.

All artists’ proceeds from Abolitionists (in the round), with its unique rotating-artist format, will benefit International Justice Mission, an organization fighting against human trafficking on a global scale. We are also partnering with several local anti-trafficking agencies.

For more information visit their site at: http://www.abolitionistsintheround.com/Abolitionists/enter.html For more information on International Justice Mission visit: http://www.ijm.org/

Participate: Shared Hope International's Walk to Raise Awareness of Child Sex Trafficking, September 26th in Washington D.C.

For details click to enlarge the flyer or visit: http://www.sharedhope.org/what/dcstopchildtraffickingnowwalk.asp

Participate: 4th Annual Weekend of Prayer & Fasting for Victims of Sexual Trafficking, September 25-27th

There are numerous resources to organize a local event within your church or community. Visit The Salvation Army's site for more information and resources: http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn_2.nsf/vw-dynamic-index/2E617561A12EFFB6852574440043C4B5?Opendocument

Event: Catholic Charities Hosts Immersion Experience "A Walk through the Life" 10.1.09 & DIGNITY Candlelight Walk 10.3.09 @ 6:30 p.m., Phoenix, AZ

Immersion Experience

October 1, 2009
6:30-9:30 p.m. Groups start evey 10 minutes
Catholic Charities Community Services
4747 N. 7th Ave, Phoenix, Az 85013
More information call 602-361-0579

A Walk through "The Life" is an interactive experience that gives participants a greater understanding of the victimization of young girls and women trapped in the life of prostitution. Through the Immersion Experience we hope to:

-Educate participants about the issue of Domestic Sex Trafficking
-Show people the violence, trauma and abuse many prostituted women experience.
-Shatter misconceptions and stereotypes that the public has towards prostituted women.
-Show how participants can help fight the injustice of Domestic Sex Trafficking.

For information on sponsorship visit:Dignity Sponsorship Sheets

Press Release: The Realities of the California Pornography Industry

Too often the voices of those that have suffered from within the pornography industry are silenced. Shelley Lubben speaks out in this press release and sheds light on the hideous and violent nature of the pornography industry. Click on the image to view and read her testimony.



As others have the courage and opportunity to come forward like Shelley, we gain concrete information disputing industry claims that pornography is harmless. For more information on the Pink Cross Foundation visit:http://www.thepinkcross.org/ *Note: Material on their site contains explicit information on the realities on the sex industry.

Fundraiser: Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition @ El Torito, 9.17.09 from 5-7 p.m.

Come for dinner on Thursday night to El Torito in San Diego! 25% of all the money spent that night will go to Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition to help fight commercial sexual exploitation of children and human trafficking. For more information about their organization visit: www.bsccoalition.org