Human slavery has been identified as such a global issue that Rotary International has identified this as one of the next global initiatives to solve as we get close to celebrating the end of polio.
Many of us have the image of human slavery taking place in other parts of the world. However, it is happening in our own country AND is a significant industry right here in Minnesota. As leaders in our communities, District 5950 has joined with District 5960 to end human trafficking in Minnesota. We are designing a three-year strategy and want your involvement.
What can you do to support this effort?
- Arrange for a presentation on human trafficking at your weekly meeting.
- Volunteer to be part of the Big Event, an event increasing awareness of this evil in our community prior to the Super Bowl.
- Bring your friends to the Big Event.
- Identify service providers and experts in your community who to attend an Engage Together Summit. Participants will include:
- law enforcement
- non-profit service providers who support victims
- educators (middle- and high school principals, health services and superintendents)
- faith community (churches and faith-based organizations who address this issue)
- business
- Other community leaders
- Contact Karen Walkowski (Kwalkow59@gmail.com) to request a speaker, or provide names of volunteers or the service providers who should be added to the participant list for the Summit.