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Labor trafficking is a heinous crime that preys upon the vulnerabilities of individuals, exploiting them for profit and subjecting them to unthinkable conditions. "Victims of labor trafficking are often lured with false promises of better opportunities, only to find themselves trapped in situations of coercion, manipulation, and abuse." Their basic human rights are violated as they are forced to toil under deplorable conditions, with little to no pay, and no means of escape. From factories to farms, construction sites to domestic households, labor trafficking infiltrates various sectors, leaving a trail of suffering and despair in its wake. It thrives in...

At Kairos Traders, our commitment to fighting human trafficking is more than just a business objective; it's a reflection of our deeply-held Christian values. We believe that faith in action is a powerful force for change, and in this post, we'll explore how our faith informs and inspires our mission to combat human trafficking through the sale of our Fair Trade Products. 1.The Call to Love and Justice: Central to Christian teachings is the commandment to love one another as ourselves. This principle is not limited to our immediate communities but extends to every corner of the world. Human trafficking,...

by Arie Gort Over the past few years, a number of parents have asserted to me that they have gotten their children cell phones in an effort to keep their children safe. Based on the number of children at my boys' schools who have cell phones, the common understanding seems to be that giving kids cell phones is a good idea. While I understand the desire for a parent to provide means by which the child can call home, in this blog post, I'd like to offer an alternative perspective on the whole "cell phone for kids" thing. Providing your...

1 (888) 373-7888 The National Human Trafficking Hotline is a national anti-trafficking hotline serving victims and survivors of human trafficking and the anti-trafficking community in the United States. The toll-free hotline is available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year in more than 200 languages. Also, you can contact them by emailing help@humantraffickinghotline.org, or submitting a tip through the online tip reporting form, and visiting the web portal at www.humantraffickinghotline.org.

"You know, I don't really want to do this," he told us. "I want to do ...well, like...what you guys are doing." Curious, we asked him what he thought we were doing- as we could have been perceived as randomly meandering around the red light district. "You know. Helping people," he replied. "I want to help people...like kids who don't have families." We had made "friends" with more than one of the "fliers" as they are called- men and women working on the street to attract "clients" for the nightclubs and brothels. Despite their commitment to their jobs, many of...