Backyard Academy

GET TRAINED AS A MODERN-DAY ABOLITIONIST!

Happening in cities across the U.S. and abroad, the Backyard Academy is an exciting 3-day crash course into the modern-day Abolitionist Movement.

Join fellow Abolitionists in the moving main-stage plenaries, and then choose a specific track of break-out sessions that aligns with your unique interests. You'll earn a Certificate of Completion, and leave educated, informed, and inspired to take action!

Don't miss this first-of-its-kind opportunity to get equipped in the modern-day Abolitionist movement.


JOIN US SOON IN A BACKYARD NEAR YOU!

1) Colorado Springs, CO
November 29 - December 1, 2010
8:00AM - 5:00PM each day (optional evening events)
Registration cost: $99/person (not including housing or food)
NFS partner: Youth With A Mission (YWAM)
For more information, CLICK HERE

2) Redmond, WA (near Seattle)
January 17 - 19, 2011
8:00AM - 5:00PM. each day (optional evening events)
NFS partner: Overlake Christian Church
For more information, CLICK HERE

3) San Diego, CA/Tijuana, MX
February 7 - 9, 2011
8:00AM - 5:00PM each day (optional evening events)
NFS partner: Youth With a Mission (YWAM)
For more information, CLICK HERE


For more info visit www.nfsacademy.org
or email The Academy (theacademy@notforsalecampaign.org).

Webinar Opportunity

Abolition Classroom is an effort to make timely and critical information, lectures, and trainings on anti-trafficking more available/accessible via the web. Using user-friendly web conferencing software, we are organizing a series of events which cover an array of topics. Some of the web-events will be fee based and others will be free.

Our first event is on Friday, Nov 19th, titled "A Model for Healing: A Survivor's Story, Healing Strategies and Next Steps" from 10-12pm PST. Our friend and supporter, Minh Dang will conduct the session online. There is a $10 fee for the talk and you can register to attend/learn more here: http://abolitionclassroom.eventbrite.com/

I hope that you will attend as well as share this with your friends, family, colleagues and networks. There are easy Facebook, twitter and other network sharing buttons on the site. We hope to "see" you there!

Best wishes,

Aashika

Documentary: Sexual Exploitation in the United States

Viewing of the new, critically acclaimed "The Playground"

Tuesday, October 5th
6pm-9pm (Movie actually begins at 6:45pm)
19010 1st Ave. South Burien, WA 98148
$12 per person

EWOP is getting a group together to go and view this movie about the sexual exploitation of young girls throughout the US. Follow this link below and buy your ticket.

Click on the Trailer Link if you would like to watch a preview of the movie. (This has some mature content so please watch who you are viewing this with.)

BUY YOUR TICKETS: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/122618

WATCH TRAILER

Cup of Compassion

"Cup of Compassion" - Pouring Out Hope Regarding Modern Day Slavery

Where: Cascade Community Church
14377 Fryelands Blvd SE Monroe, WA 98272 Driving Directions
When: Friday October 8, 2010 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

Greetings! You are invited to an evening of fresh brewed fair trade coffees and chocolates! Enjoy these treats in a music-filled setting while you are informed regarding the issue of human trafficking.

*MEN, WOMEN, FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS WELCOME!(not suitable for young children to attend)
*BRING YOUR OWN COFFEE MUG
*SELECT VENDORS SUPPORTING THIS CAUSE WILL BE SELLING THEIR ITEMS

Please click on the link below for specific event information and to register. There is no set fee for this event, however, we ask that you make a donation at the door.

Click on the link below to register or get more information!
Get more information
Register Now!

We would love to see you at this relaxing, informative, and hope-filled evening!
Sincerely,

Carrie Gendron
Cascade Community Church Women's Ministry

Get Involved Locally TODAY!

People often ask how our group has been involved locally. I believe that one of the BEST ways to help is to start participating on a government level. We had a small group of women travel to meet with their state's representatives last year, and it has PAID OFF! They shared their stories, their hearts, and their passions and helped convince people that the following bill was WORTH supporting. Many thanks to the women from EWOP that took the time to share their passion!

YOU CAN STILL HELP!! Please take this chance to GET INVOLVED!
Please take a second to read the email below and call your SENATOR!

THIS MONDAY, September 20th is the Child Protection Compact Act National Call-in Day, so please mark it on your calendar to call your Senators to ask them to vote YES on the CPCA once it reaches the floor!

Visit the call-in day site for a sample script and video to make this call super easy: http://www.ijm.org/nationalcallinday. Simply read from the sample script and let your voice be heard. (It's not hard and they won't ask you a ton of questions.) :) It IS making a difference!


Dear Friends,
I’m writing with an exciting update! Next Tuesday, September 21, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) is scheduled to “mark-up” the Child Protection Compact Act! [Check it out! http://foreign.senate.gov/hearings/hearing/?id=d6d099c6-5056-a032-524a-7a0dc2d7f130 You can watch the hearing live at 2:15 EST at: http://foreign.senate.gov/hearings/hearing/?id=d6d099c6-5056-a032-524a-7a0dc2d7f130.] This is the Committee’s chance to make amendments to the bill and pass it out of committee. Once the CPCA is passed out of the SFRC, it can go to the Senate floor for a vote.

This is very exciting! And it would not have happened without all of your work to make this issue a priority for your Representatives and Senators. More than 1,000 of you have attended meetings with Congressional offices, and we can’t thank you enough—for all the lobby meetings, the calls you’ve made, and the postcards you’ve collected. Your efforts are making a difference!

But we’re not done yet! Here’s what still needs to happen: The SFRC needs to pass the bill out of committee on 9/21 so the full Senate can vote on it.
September 20th is the Child Protection Compact Act National Call-in Day, so please mark it on your calendar to call your Senators to ask them to vote YES on the CPCA once it reaches the floor! Visit the call-in day site for a sample script and video to make this call super easy: http://www.ijm.org/nationalcallinday

On the House side, one of two things needs to happen. The House can either pass their version of the CPCA out of the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC)so the full House can vote on the bill, OR once the CPCA passes in the Senate, the House can choose to take up the Senate version of the bill and simply vote on that one instead. The latter option is certainly the easier and faster option, especially with the Senate moving quickly on the bill. The next HFAC hearing is scheduled for September 30, but the CPCA is not yet officially on the agenda. Things are moving quickly, so we’ll keep you updated on the House process and any other important developments.

Thank you again for all of your hard work and support!!

Gratefully,
Eileen

Eileen Campbell, Director of Justice Campaigns
INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE MISSION®
www.ijm.org 703.465.5495

A Toast Against Trafficking

A Toast Against Trafficking
Saturday, October 2nd * 6:30 PM
Hollywood Schoolhouse, Woodinville

You are invited to join the OCC Business Team in raising awareness and resources to launch the Business Training Center working with our Outreach Center to complete the support of girls and guys rescued out of sex slavery and into an empowered path of healing, recovery and alternative sustainable employment. Enjoy great wines from Woodinville Wineries, music, mingling, and opportunities to hear about opportunities to impact this cause. $25 per individual/ $40 per couple. Tickets available online at globalbreakthrough.net

Engendering Hope

An eye-opening, engaging event to bring hope to vulnerable women and girls around the world. They are vulnerable to exploitation, wasted potential and human trafficking. Hear God's heart for them and grow your vision for how to help.

Featuring: David Eller, World Concern President; Meredith Long, International Program Director; and leaders of our work in Africa, Asia, and Haiti.
● Keynote sessions
● Interactive Bible study
● Q&A with international panel
● Breakout workshops and hands-on sessions
● Simulation game about living in poverty
● Sri Lanka War Children exhibit
● Time to mingle, confer, pray, and worship
together. Prayer breakfast and lunch included
● Free-will offering will be taken to bless women
around the world.

Saturday, September 18, 2010

CRISTA Ministries/World Concern Campus
19303 Fremont Avenue North
Seattle, Washington
8am: Prayer Breakfast
9am-5pm: Conference

$25 person ($15 per student)
Register before September 6th and receive the $5 off Early-bird discount

Registration packets available soon.
For more info, call (206) 546-7396 or go to www.worldconcern.org/wofp2010conference

Local Opportunity to Make an Impact

For more information, please visit: www.the-genesis-project.org

In the News

http://www.seattlepi.com/local/414549_westside22.html

Call and Response

Dear Freedom Fighter,

I know we have not spoken in a while. My bad. It’s not for lack of interest. The last six months have been incredibly busy, and transformative, for Call+Response. The C+R team has been working very hard on our next season of activism, and we’re excited to share it with you.
For the past six months we have been designing the launch of our DVD Screening Kits. If all we cared about was our film and not the impact it can have, we would have released the DVD a long time ago. But this film has always been about the audience, the community, the people….the RESPONSE. It was made to be a tool for the movement, and this tool is about to be placed in your hands.

You have accomplished so much already. Because of you, hundreds of thousands of dollars have been sent to front-line projects and aid groups. Because of you over 50 major companies have signed up on our Chain Store Reaction Corporate Survey. Because of you tens of millions of people on several continents have been exposed to the issue through screenings and media, and all have been given the opportunity to respond.

I have personally met hundreds of people who have seen the film, became inspired and developed their own innovative responses. I am humbled by what I have seen, and excited for what’s to come. In short, WE ARE NOT DONE.

Within a month we will be handing the film off to you. Yes, you. This not a standard DVD release. This is not a popcorn and chardonnay flick. This is a film you SHOW, not just watch. This is a film you USE. Screen the film in your home, your office, dorm room, tree house...anywhere you can get your friends and family together. This is your opportunity to use this film as tool to aware/inspire/activate your community. This is how we make a movement.

In a few weeks we will share more exciting news about our efforts, such as our new re-tooled activist website and iPhone app (launching any day now…nothing like it out there), our partnership with MTV in Australia on a Call+Response campaign (they are currently running spots from the film every hour on their network), and a UK tour of the film. There will be heaps of new tools and new ideas to assist in the fight against slavery, so stay tuned!

I truly hope we can continue our journey with you. If you would rather not hear from us, please unsubscribe below and we won’t contact you again. But I bet you would wonder, “What am I missing out on?” We have so many ways to work together and so much still to do. Please help us leverage our freedom for the freedom of others.

In the News: Portland

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dan-rather/pornland-oregon-child-pro_b_580035.html?ref=fb&src=sp

Defend and Empower

Are you looking for another way to GET INVOLVED in the fight against Human Trafficking? Get a group together and be a part of this fun event!


June 19th
The Last Supper Club
Pioneer Square Seattle


Come hang out at one of Seattle's premier night clubs for a benefit to fight Human Trafficking THIS Saturday!

* Perfect evening out with the girls or date night for you and someone special!
* Limited early-price tickets on sale now for a $25 donation.
* Night includes free Mexican buffet until 9:30, club admission, cheap drinks all night long ($2 domestic beers and $3 mixed well), and three floors of dance, decks and fun!

All proceeds benefit the Defend and Empower project. Save your spot before it's too late: http://www.defendandempower.org/
(Donations processed through the nonprofit organization, UntilThen.)

Next Meeting!

Make sure to be there for our next
Eastside Women of Purpose Meeting
(We will be hanging out, asking questions, enjoying each other's company and getting plugged in!)

JOIN US ON TUESDAY, JUNE 22nd at 7:30pm
at Urban Coffee Lounge in Juanita Village(Click on the link for directions.)

*Feel free to bring a friend and come prepared with any questions you may have about our group!*

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Child Prostitution Crackdown

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2012074178_sextraffic10m.html

Girls Night Out for a Purpose!

I WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW ABOUT AN EVENT TO BENEFIT HUMAN TRAFFICKING

THAT IS RIDICULOUSLY FUN AND VERY UNIQUE

(and playing host to a Freedom Stones Jewelry Table)

WE OFTEN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND TRAINING EVENTS, BUT NOT AN EVENT THAT PAIRS A FUN

GIRLS NIGHT OUT WITH RAISING AWARENESS AND EDUCATING PEOPLE ABOUT HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

Have you been trying to get your friends to an event to support Human Trafficking and failed miserably? This might be a great opportunity to get them involved.

EVENT DETAILS

SATC2: Girls Night Out for a Purpose
Downtown Bellevue
Thursday, May 27

$55 per person

Join us for the ultimate girls night out in downtown Bellevue! Lindeman Weddings & Events is hosting a SATC2 Premiere Party and Private Showing. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to help aid in the fight against human trafficking and forced prostitution.

Ticket Price Includes:

• Private SATC2 Premiere Party at Pearl Bar & Dining in Bellevue
• Nibbles and 1 Drink Ticket for a Signature Cocktail
• SWAG BAG for every guest including giveaways from David Barton Gym, Nordstrom and Seven Salon to name a few!
• Photobooth will be onsite at Pearl Restaurant
• Admission to our Private Showing of SATC2 at Lincoln Square Cinemas
• Additional surprises throughout the night!

The Festivities Begin at Pearl Bar and Dining:
7:00pm
Private Showing of SATC2 @ Lincoln Square Cinemas to Follow

$55 per person (with all proceeds going to the fight against human trafficking)

There will be a raffle held at our private party where you can purchase tickets onsite. We have some incredible raffle prizes, including a pair of Manolo Blahniks that we are giving away! All raffle ticket proceeds will go to charity.

Catch the latest SATC2 buzz on Facebook! We will be sharing more info about the cause we are fighting for as well as showcasing all of our fabulous sponsors and raffle donations!

For more info or if you are local business who would like to donate to our raffle, please contact: events@lindemanweddings.com

Need a Room? The Bellevue Westin is offering discounted room rates for this event! To reserve your room please click here!

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PURCHASING TICKETS?
Click THIS LINK and it will direct you to the ticketing page. Space is limited so act fast!

Using Art and Design to Create Change

Please visit the following website to learn more about an art and design event that demonstrates how those fields are being used by students to bring about change. Public service announcements regarding the fight against human trafficking will be revealed at the event.

http://www.calderaarts.org/#/page_id=11&article=267/

News From IJM

Breaking News Update

Location: Kolkata, India

Date: Monday, May 3, 2010

Result: Three perpetrators sentenced for trafficking young girls

After years of IJM Kolkata's relentless advocacy, two men and one woman were sentenced to 10 years in prison for trafficking young girls for sex, following their convictions for the crime on Friday, April 30.

The perpetrators were arrested in 2007 after attempting to sell three girls, ages 12, 14 and 16, to IJM undercover investigators. Convictions and sentences for sex trafficking have been rare in Kolkata — but because of the commitment of IJM supporters and frontline staff, and the partnership of the local government, change is coming to the city.

The three survivors abused by these perpetrators bravely took the stand during the court case and are each now healing in loving aftercare homes. "Not only does the conviction of these perpetrators bring justice to the lives of their victims but it brings protection to the many more girls they will be unable to abuse because they have faced just consequences," explains IJM Director of Operations for South Asia Blair Burns.

Thank you for joining with IJM to seek justice and combat violent oppression. This is just one example of the victories made possible by this movement of friends, advocates and supporters around the world.

Gratefully,

Laurie Hayes

Director of Development

P.S. Visit IJM.org to learn about other recent convictions and rescues.

All text and images © 2010 International Justice Mission.

Poetry, Men, and the Fight Against Human Trafficking

Please take the time to watch this video and encourage the men in your life to do the same. The young man in the video presents an insightful perspective on the role of men in the fight against human trafficking.

http://www.youtube.com/user/CATWInternational

Conference Opportunity

Find Your Voice...Break the Chain

Women of Vision in South Puget Sound announces that registration is now open for a very important conference on issues of Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery. This is a day-long conference including key notepresentations, breakout sessions, and information booths. The goal of the conference is to learn about these critical issues, both in our local area and internationally, and find out what we can do to make a difference. WV partner church Chapel Hill Presbyterian in Gig Harbor has generously offered their facility and support for the planning and execution of the conference. This conference is open to all adults, college & senior high students, both men and women. Church groups with a focus on countries significantly impacted by these issues will want to attend. College groups motivated to advocate in these areas will want to take part. Groups investing in microfinance will find these discussions very meaningful, as evidence of how important their commitment is to microfinance projects. Please pray and believe with us that HUNDREDS will attend!

Saturday, June 5, 2010
Conference Website / Registration / Agenda / More Information http://www.wovsps.org/
Location: Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church, Gig Harbor, WA
Cost: $40, including boxed lunch

Breakout sessions will be conducted by the following: Kelli Day and Kurt Rahn, World Vision ACT:S: Creative Activism Brad Stave, Vision Fund: Microfinance and Human Trafficking Chapel Hill Cambodia Team: Report from the Field Carmen Gronewald, Peace Rehabilitation: Combatting Human Trafficking with Prayer Linda Smith, Shared Hope International: Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Rani Hong, Troni Foundation: Corporate Social Responsibility Mike Hogan, International Justice Mission: Church Mobilization

From Stephenie:

It's that time of year again- Free Them 5K time! I would love to see you there on May 1 running, walking, or even crawling to help raise funds to put an end to modern day slavery! If you aren't able to be there then I would love to have your support as I spend the day helping to "run the show". Check out my very own fundraising page at
http://www.firstgiving.com/stephenieburke
or see details below for how to register to participate. Thank you all for your ongoing support in my mission to end human trafficking!

If you would like to join Stephenie, visit World Concern's site for more details and see below:

Three weeks until the "Free Them" 5K Fun Run/Walk. If you haven’t already signed up for the “Free Them” 5K, you stll have time! The run/walk May 1 at World Concern’s headquarters in Seattle will help protect children and prevent trafficking.

Hundreds of people will be participating, and it’s easy to set up a personal fundraising page with our new online service.

World Concern President David Eller will speak at the event to update you about how we’re caring for vulnerable women and children right now, and tell you about what’s next as we reach new communities.

The run/walk should be a lot of fun, with music, food and many like-minded people who also want to help women and children have safe futures. There will also be prizes for the top individual fundraiser and top team fundraiser.

Hope to see you there!
— The World Concern Staff