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Participate in a Freedom Run

Help end slavery by signing up for a Freedom Run. Every year, organizations like the Aruna Project organize runs across the United States to help raise money for victims trapped in modern day slavery. Regardless if you run or walk, take action by par

Plant Flowers to Honor Victims of Modern Day Slavery

Did you know that the first full week of June is recognized in the United States as National Garden Week? Regardless where in the world you are, take advantage of warmer weather (northern hemisphere folks) and plant a memorial garden to spark a conve

Revamp Your Summer Wardrobe with Fair Trade Pieces!

Looking to update your summer wardrobe? Make sure it’s Fair Trade! Purchasing fair trade and ethically sourced items is one of the easiest ways to help fight slavery today. Summer wardrobe clothing items and accessories are no exception! Make the mos

Help Fight the Trafficking of LGBTQ+ Youth by Sharing These 5 Facts

In May 2016, Polaris created an overview of human trafficking within the LGBTQ+ community  In this report, Polaris found that due to “significant challenges during adolescence and early adulthood, fighting discrimination, misconceptions, and abuse by

Read “Not For Sale”

“Not For Sale: The Return of the Global Slave Trade—And How We Can Fight It,” uncovers the reality of 21st century slavery and the history of those who have fought against it for centuries. Published in 2007 on the 200th anniversary of the apex of th

Become a Modern Day Abolitionist

On June 19th, 1865 Union soldiers landed on the island of Galveston, Texas and told the enslaved people who lived there that the war had ended and they were free. The celebration that followed is the oldest known celebration that commemorates the end

Have a Fair Trade BBQ This Year

It’s that time of year again in the Northern Hemisphere! If you are planning a bbq this summer, a long hiking trip, or just a picnic at the park, Fair Trade USA has you covered! Click above for some ways to cool down that ensures not just a good time

Give Freedom to the Polaris Project

Earlier this month, the Polaris Project launched their “Summer Matching Gift Challenge.” On July 24th, Polaris announced that a “group of generous donors have agreed to match all gifts up to $100,000 through midnight August 15, 2017.” Polaris, who op

Buy Fair Trade Chocolate for National S'mores Day

Promote using fair trade chocolate for National S'mores Day! 70% of the world’s cocoa comes from West Africa, where workers earn as little as $0.25-$0.50 a day. In addition to this, more than 2 million children in the Ivory Coast and Ghana harvest co

Celebrate Anti-Slavery Day

Celebrate Anti-Slavery Day Anti-Slavery Day (UK) is October 18th. Help celebrate by sharing facts about modern day slavery with your communities. Whether it be via social media, community outreach, or through an organized event, share with your famil