Participate: The Clothesline Project

The clothesline project works to bear "witness to violence against women." You can start a project within your area and allows those affected by abuse and violence to use their voice through decorating a colored shirt. Each color symbolizes a different form a abuse. This project seeks to bear witness, help in the healing process, educate and raise awareness, and provide a network of support. Visit their website for more information: http://clotheslineproject.org/index.htm

In San Diego for National Human Trafficking Awareness Day we will be showcasing a clothesline project at Balboa Park from youth and women within San Diego County. More details to come...

Campaign: The Truth Isn't Sexy

Visit: http://www.thetruthisntsexy.ca/index.php for The Salvation Army's The Truth Isn't Sexy Campaign information and resources.

Bush Signs Anti-Trafficking Bill: The William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2008

To read the articles visit:

Bush Signs Anti-Trafficking Bill
http://blog.christianitytoday.com/ctpolitics/2008/12/bush_signs_anti.html

Groundbreaking Human Trafficking Legislation
http://freedomcenter.org/freedom-forum/index.php/2008/12/groundbreaking-human-trafficking-legislation-signed-law/

American Hero Today
http://pajamasmedia.com/phyllischesler/2008/12/18/american-heroes-today-the-battle-to-pass-the-william-wilberforce-trafficking-victims-protection-act/

To Download the H.R. 7331 visit:
William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=h110-7311

Job Position: Residential Coordinator Dawn's Place, Philadelphia

Residential coordinators needed for new residential recovery program for women affected by commercial sexual exploitation. The positions are for both day and night shifts from either 7a -7p or 7p-7a. Both positions are on call as needed with opportunity for fulltime and benefits as the program grows. Must have at least completed high school and have experience working with women in the behavioral health field and be familiar with issues and concerns related to abused or exploited women. Background check and clearances required. Job duties range from supervising residents to coordinating and scheduling various activities and overseeing general household duties and needs. Please submit cover letter, recent resume with references and salary requirements to Donna Sabella, Program Director, Dawn’s Place, PO Box 24738, Philadelphia, PA 19111.
For more information email: sabellad@hotmail.com

Participate: Human Rights Watch & The Red Hand Campaign to End the Use of Child Soldiers

Learn more about Human Rights Watch and their campaign to fight child trafficking. Get your school, Bible study, or community group to participate by February 12, 2009! All the directions are available by visiting: http://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/features/childsoldiers/video.htm

The Salvation Army's Anti-Trafficking Resources

The Salvation Army's National Headquarters continues their work to address and fight human trafficking. To learn more about Human Trafficking, The Salvation Army's Response, or How You Can visit: http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/trafficking

Gabriela Network's Human Rites Day Event: December 10th in Los Angeles

Gabriela Network Los Angeles works to bring awareness to human trafficking. Please support them on the 10th as they conclude their 16 days of activism against gender based violence.

Dec. 6th Fair Trade Christmas Fair at New Song Community Church- Oceanside

For those of you that are not in the area, you can organize an event like this within your community. Check out my previous post for more helpful information.

Christmas Shop and Make a Difference!

This season spend your money and help make a difference in the lives of others around the world. Here's a list of local sites that offer a variety of products that support the lives of others!





Global Fund for Woman Shop:
http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/cms/shop-your-values/

Ten Thousand Villages:
http://www.tenthousandvillages.com/

Shop the Cause: http://www.womenthrive.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=395&Itemid=103

Made By Survivors:
http://www.madebysurvivors.com/

Global Exchange:
http://store.gxonlinestore.org/

Stop the Traffik Good Chocolate Guide:
http://www.oasisusa.org/documents/USwestcoastChocolateGuide_000.pdf

NightLight:
http://www.nightlightbangkok.com/catalogue.htm

Fair Trade USA Locations:
http://www.transfairusa.org/content/WhereToBuy/

Or help furnish an apartment for survivors of human trafficking alongside Target and Polaris Project:
http://www.target.com/registry/wedding/33SWO3ZQ2M0ER to learn more visit: http://actioncenter.polarisproject.org/

V-Day Campaign: Stop Raping Our Greatest Resource

VDAY presents their latest campaign to bring global attention to the crimes committed against females in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. For more information and to get involved visit: http://newsite.vday.org/drcongo

To take further action visit http://www.womenthrive.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=147 to help pass the International Violence Against Women Act.

Dec. 5th Meeting @ North Coast Church

Want to get more involved in the fight against human trafficking and sexual exploitation? Come learn more about GenerateHope at North Coast Church in Vista on December 5 at 7 PM. Keep reading for directions and more…

North Coast Church
1132 N. Melrose Drive
Vista, CA 92083

7pm @ North Coast: Biola Bold North (located directly across from the High School building. Look for the Biola University logo)

If you plan on attending, please RSVP to holly@generatehope.org or to learn more visit: www.generatehope.org

Dec. 8th Bilateral Safety Corridor Safety Meeting

Join the coalition as we meet the second Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Springfield College at 5348 University Avenue. Each meeting includes a training component and information as to the communities efforts to fight human trafficking. Hope to see you at the next meeting on Tuesday, December 9th!