What are the reasons why I would or anyone get involved in a cause? Why this cause? What do you know about Human Trafficking? How can you make a striking difference?
Above all, it has been my ambition and aspiration to make a striking difference in this world. As my Mom would say if there was a wounded butterfly or an injured bird, a lost dog or an abandoned cat, a hurt child or a disabled adult, I would look for opportunities to assist, mend and support.
I hold life in high regard without exceptions. Fearlessly, I catch trapped wasps in a cup and release them to the outside world. I believe I have never gotten stung simply because of my respect and love for all of life. Health, happiness and freedom have been a strong component in respect for all living creatures. Everyone has their mission or purpose; for me, it has been how can I provide comfort, safety and love for others.
In recent years, my husband, Gary and I have been advocates for assisting feral cats, helping within our community and where I work, feeding over eight cats. Our passion has extended to helping the homeless. Over the years, like many, we have donated our clothing and other items for great causes. One holiday season we made a decision to go down to a part of town where homeless men and women live under a bridge, and physically handed blankets and winter coats to individuals. I will never forget that moment when life’s tempo stopped, the time element and my senses of sight, smell and sound were all non-existent; the only emphasis was the connection I made with one woman. Our eyes intertwined, as I handed her my winter coat. It is not charity but rather love. I do believe love conquers all.
Why would I get involved in … “STOP Human Trafficking?”
About a month ago after going to the Hay House event and listening to Wayne Dyer’s daughter, Serena speak about Human Trafficking, more specifically Child Trafficking, I knew I needed to get involved. There are some things in life that are so enormous, a magnitude that is inconceivable and colossal. And, to think it exists right here in the United States, not just Third World countries, is astounding. I have flirted with adversity enough to taste it remnants, but have never experienced such gargantuan consequences; it is unimaginable, absolutely mind-blowing.
Here are mind-boggling facts . . .
Every day somewhere, children are sold to strangers for sex slavery, some as young as four years old. It is not as hidden as one might think. It exists in exclusive, beautiful, sandy beach resorts, $500 a-night resorts, places in Cancun, Mexico. In ‘The Washington Post’, a celebrated journalist covered the shocking horror story, an exposé on child abuse and pornography.
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Did you know . . . ? Human Trafficking is more profitable and less risky than drug and arms trade. Even in cities and towns right here in the United States, twelve and thirteen year olds are sold to strangers for sex, both girls and boys. Sex trafficking is not specific to gender, ethnicity, race, education level or socio-economic status. Typically they are sought-out children who are vulnerable, isolated, or do not have a father figure present. The adult may be a priest, a coach or a teacher, a trustworthy member of the community. As stated on ‘Stop Child Trafficking’ site . . . “Human Trafficking is a $32 billion worldwide industry, and an estimated 27 million people are enslaved, 1.2 child victims. America is now the number one destination in the world for child sex trafficking.” * Take a look at these statistics.
Did you know that besides child sex trafficking there are children that are held against their will, as slaves and work on your behalf? Slavery, “the state or condition of being held in involuntary servitude as the property of somebody else,” elicits such words as: bondage, captivity, oppression, enslavement. Shockingly millions of people are enslaved around the world in debt bondage, forced labor, child labor and sex trafficking.
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Wayne Dyer’s daughter spoke at the Hay House event on November 11, 2011.
Listen to Serena Dyer’s message, Creator and Director of ‘Stop Child Trafficking’.
Learn more; follow ‘Stop Child Trafficking’ on Twitter. HELP Serena Dyer’s mission, be a part of the picture, help ELIMINATE child trafficking!
If you have been a victim of Human Trafficking, call the National Trafficking Tip Line: 888.373.2888.
Stop the exploitation of children; help make a huge halt to sexual abuse.
To learn more, go directly to Stop Child Trafficking site.
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* Statistics taken from Stop Child Trafficking site
{ 4 comments… read them below or add one }
Caryl, this is an extremely informative summary about child trafficking. Your article increases ones’ awareness of not only the subject matter, but also, how we must be constantly alert to activites of our surroundings.
Thanks for your comment, appreciate it! Hopefully one day we will eliminate such vicious and appalling acts of violence. It is difficult to comprehend.
Caryl,
Thank you for taking the time to support a cause against human trafficking. I am the founder and director of compassion2one which also fights child trafficking. We have been working nation wide to put an end to this violence. Please take a moment to look at our website as well. We are always looking for more support as well all work to eliminate this horror from our streets.
Thank you again for your caring and compassion,
Steve Gutzler
Steve@stevegutzler.com
Steve,
You are welcome! Sometimes it is hard to believe that there are such atrocities; such grim conditions are inconceivable.
With an excessive background in graphics, should you need graphic design for flyers, etc., please feel free to contact me. I would donate my services to assist in your cause.
Thank you ~ Caryl