Giving Tuesday Now
COVID-19 has brought the world to a halt, but human trafficking is just as thriving as ever. In fact, its increasing and traffickers are finding new ways to prey on the vulnerabilities of victims. Thats why we need your help.
With your help, we will be able to launch our organization and be closer to providing victims and survivors of trafficking hope and purpose through our program! You can end someone's suffering today.
3 Ways Trafficking Has Gotten Worse during the COVID-19 Pandemic:⠀
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1️. Sex traffickers are taking advantage of this nation-wide coronavirus pandemic by luring in isolated kids through online platforms. Since it is recommended for everyone to stay indoors, porn sites are offering free or discounted rates for viewing explicit content. While kids are out of school, research shows that porn searches skyrocket by 4700%.⠀
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2️. During this crisis, many people enjoy staying at home with their families. But the victims of trafficking are held as hostages, unable to escape to other shelters apart from their traffickers. ⠀
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3️. During unemployment and unstable living conditions, people can become susceptible to the idea of prostitution. This fear of financial loss is one of the main motivations many men and women turn to other "employers" (or more commonly known as "traffickers") who offer hope and a paycheck. Unfortunately, the tables turn very quickly, exposing false hope, dangerous situations, and illegal jobs. ⠀
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Slavery is no joke. It must be stopped. Prevention can make all the difference. By spreading awareness, we will save our children, expose traffickers, and put an end to modern-day slavery!
We are so thankful to be able to participate in the global generosity movement of Giving Tuesday Now.
- The Little Tree Project Team
"Mobilizing the World Through Giving
"We believe that generosity has the power to unite and heal communities in good times and bad. A global threat like COVID-19 touches every person on the planet, and it presents an opportunity to come together as a global community.
#GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020 – in addition to the regularly scheduled Dec 1, 2020 #GivingTuesday – as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.
Let’s come together to create a wave of generosity, citizen engagement, action from business and philanthropy, and support for communities and nonprofits around the world."
