It is amazing how much the anti-trafficking movement has spread in the last few years. It is not hard to remember that only a few years ago, the phrase "human trafficking" would draw blank stares. Now more than ever there are many different groups dedicated to discussing the issue of human trafficking spreading awareness about the issue to people who do not know.
Though such awareness work is excellent and definitely needed, it can become easy for individuals to just stop there and think that the issue of modern day slavery will go away.
The truth of the matter is that words, if not followed by actions, are useless. If you have made the choice to be an abolitionist, great! Scream from the roof tops about the injustice of slavery! But don't just stop there. Sit down with your friends and brainstorm ways that you can make a difference beyond spreading awareness.
One of the easiest ways to make a direct contribution to the anti-trafficking movement is to raise funds for organizations that are actually out there right now making a difference. There are a lot of groups raising awareness. There are much fewer actually helping slaves. Find the groups that are doing hands on work with anti-trafficking and support them cause they need funds!
Don't let your vision end just with awareness and fundraising however. There is no monopoly, no formula on how to end slavery. Look objectively at the issue and find creative ways that you can fight it. If no one else is doing it, do it on your own (being safe of course). Necessity is the catalyst of invention. We have great necessity right now! Where are the inventors?
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