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There are more slaves today than any other time in human history.

More than 27 million people around the globe are trapped in various forms of slavery—from bonded forced labor workers in factories and mills, to girls trafficked across borders into brothels and used for sex. 27 million people – men, women, and children - with little hope of rescue, freedom or a future.

We refuse to stand by and do nothing.

For 72 days we are putting modern day slavery front and center and calling everyone, everywhere to action. We invite you to join the fight and become a modern day abolitionist. Together we are a force for good.

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Sign the petition asking President Obama to fight modern day slavery. After you have signed it, ask others to join you in signing the petition. Help us gather 72,000 signatures so that the President hears us loud and clear!

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$1 a day for 72 days. It's that simple. Together, we will fund two projects to bring hope and healing to victims of human trafficking and exploitation.

(click on a city for more information)

THIS PROJECT IS FULLY FUNDED!
Provide 40 survivors of human trafficking the essentials to build a new life. Once these young women have reached a place of healing and restoration through the love, care, and holistic programs at Deborah’s Gate, the team will provide each young woman with the basic essentials to create a home, assist them in finding work, provide scholarships to university and ultimately help them launch a new beginning. This project was highlighted at Passion Vancouver.

THIS PROJECT IS FULLY FUNDED!
Help start and sustain the Hope Academy project in Atlanta, GA through Wellspring Living. At Hope Academy girls as young as 12, who are survivors of sex trafficking, sexual exploitation, or at-risk will receive holistic care, therapy, life skills, and an academic education that will aid in a successful re-entry into the community and provide each girl the opportunity for healing and a future.

Just recently launched by The A21 Campaign, this national hotline helps rescue women in dangerous situations seven days a week, 24 hours a day. This project will provide customized intelligence software to maximize the efforts of apprehending traffickers and rescuing girls. This software will be used by investigators and hotline operators to provide more vital information which will ultimately lead to more rescues.

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TOTAL GIVEN:
$73,500

Goal: $72,000

1000 people x $72 =
the launch of Hope Academy

www.wellspringliving.org

TOTAL GIVEN:
$73,500

Goal: $72,000

1000 people x $72 =
A new beginning for 40 survivors of human trafficking

www.deborahsgate.ca

TOTAL GIVEN:
$48,396

Goal: $54,000

750 people x 72 =
rescue for girls in Greece

www.thea21campaign.org

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Host a screening of FREEDOM: Indifference Is Not An Option in your home, church, or ministry group. Gather your friends, watch the film, then together form a plan of action to impact slavery.

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Join us on a daily prayer journey asking Jesus to break the chains of slavery and bring rescue, healing, and change.

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Challenge yourself to do more right where you are. Do research, be creative, use your gifts and make changes that directly impact slavery. Here are 27 simple ways to get you started.

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This short documentary, FREEDOM: Indifference Is Not An Option tells the true-life stories of three people who were held captive as modern day slaves. Gather your friends, watch the film, and together take action.

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The Art Installation

Standing 103 feet tall and leaving a mark in the Atlanta skyline, The Freedom Art Installation is a visual reminder to the city that slavery still exists but together, we can help set the captives free. The sculpture is being displayed at Passion City Church located at 515 Garson Drive, Atlanta, Georgia for 72 days (Feb. 27 - May 8).

The sculpture was first constructed and displayed as part of Passion 2012 that took place in Atlanta, Georgia January 2-5, 2012. Beautiful worship happened in both song and deed as 43,000 18-25 year olds filled the Georgia Dome. The Freedom Art took form outside the Dome as an artistic expression of freedom and was completed as the students gave financially to fund the Do Something Now Freedom projects. Attendees stood lines a thousand students deep to give their financial gift to the cause of freedom. After giving a donation, attendees wrote prayers and added their signature to the materials used to create the sculpture. During the 4 days, attendees gave more than $3.3 million to fund freedom causes around the globe!

The materials used to create the sculpture include items found on the Department of Labor's list of top goods produced by forced labor and child labor around the world such as coffee, cotton clothing, soccer balls, Christmas decorations, rice bags, brick, toys, shoes, and other materials symbolic of sex trafficking and the abuses faced by the women and children who are exploited (children’s dresses, red fabric, and. The reclaimed materials used on the sculpture were collected by the Passion team from trash piles, thrift store, and homes. In its final form the Freedom Art is a powerful and visual symbol meant to challenge and call people to action.

Freedom Cam

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