

“Slavery tears at our social fabric, fuels violence and organized crime, and debases our common humanity. During National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we renew our commitment to ending this scourge in all its forms.” | President Barack Obama

On December 31, 2013, President Barack Obama proclaimed January to be National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. He recognized that everyone can play a role in ending slavery. This Saturday is set aside as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.

This past year at our ZOE Rescue Walk, our theme was D.O.T. “Do One Thing.” We too, recognize that everyone can do something to help end the slavery of human beings. Imagine what would happen if everyone in your circle of influence was challenged by you to “do one thing.” An awareness of the reality of human trafficking and action steps to end it would be taking place throughout not only our country, but the world. It is possible for us to eradicate human trafficking in our lifetime. We must make a choice to do something about it. Below are five simple things that most people can do.

1. Know the signs of human trafficking

2. Know the human trafficking hotline number | 1.888.373.7888

3. Read the Trafficking in Persons Report

4. Read the book, “Justice Awakening” by Eddie Byun

5. Sign up for the ZOE Newsletter and for blog post notifications

1. Follow ZOE on social media | Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest

2. Share facts and stats on human trafficking on your social media pages

3. Invite a ZOE representative to come speak to your group about human trafficking

1. Financially support ZOE international

2. Easy ways to give to ZOE | Amazon Smile, Ralphs Club Community Rewards & Goodsearch

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4. Write letters of encouragement to missionaries overseas or locally

1. Volunteer your time and talent

2. Advocate for foster care and orphan ministries

3. Join or start a task force in your city

4. Attend events that raise awareness of human trafficking

1. Commit to pray for those on the front lines fighting trafficking | January 10th join believers around the globe in prayer

2. Join ZOE’s monthly prayer night on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 6pm, in person if you live locally, or on your knees where you are if not

3. Read our Prayer Guide