Dec
30
2009
You Changed Lives This Year!
Melissa Partner Organization News, STF News, Survivor Stories, Trafficking News & Information, Uncategorized 0
Thank you all so much for your support of Stop Traffick Fashion this year! Your purchases have allowed us to fulfill our mission: to be a boutique about restoration and change. From the start we promised that every item you buy will have a direct impact on the lives of exploited people around the world. Not only are our products made by survivors of human trafficking—giving them the means to gain confidence and support themselves. Additionally a portion of the STF’s revenue goes to organizations that work hands on rescuing and equipping victims of trafficking. This year we’ve made donationsRead more
Dec
10
2009
A letter from Hagar USA
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“What has changed in my life is that I can show love to other people.” –Ly, age 16, Hagar Cambodia Aftercare Program Dear Friend, If you have ever wondered if your charitable gifts really make a difference, I hope we can convince you to stop wondering. As 2009 draws to a close and you consider your year-end giving, please consider the story of Ly: Sixteen-year-old Ly has big hopes for the future. Her dreams include going to college and becoming a counselor for abused children. Once a little girl sold into a brothel by her own family, Ly has traveledRead more
Dec
09
2009
Need Christmas Gift Ideas??
Need gift idea? Here are some of our favorite gifts for ladies of all ages. Remember, no matter what gift you choose, your purchase helps promote the recovery of confidence, hope, and economic empowerment for women who’ve been abused and exploited—making it even more beautiful. Little Girls The Honeybee Purse is made by survivors of human trafficking in the Nepal. It looks sweet on any little girl and is a fun place to carry candy, trinkets, and allowance money. It’s made of wool felt and has a cotton lining. The Blue Butterfly Purse is also made by survivors of humanRead more
Dec
08
2009
At the End of Slavery – Screening in Cincinnati
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We’ve mentioned the new documentary, “At the End of Slavery,” before but we wanted to let you know about a screening coming up this Thursday at Cincinnati’s National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. It’s a free screening so we definitely recommend that you check it out! View the trailer here. Date: Thursday, December 10, 2009 Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm Location: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Dec
08
2009
Open House Pictures
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Thanks to everyone who was able to make it to our Christmas Open House last Saturday! We had a great turn out and a lot of fun. You can check out some pictures online at Cincinnati’s Zipscene. In case you missed it, it’s not too late to order online for great Christmas gifts that tell a great story!
Dec
01
2009
Luis CdeBaca Quote
Emily Books & Resources, Trafficking News & Information 1
Luis CdeBaca, the Director of the Office to Monitor and Combat Human trafficking (that’s a big title!) was recently interviewed by The Daily Beast. The article is well-written and informative about many issues surrounding human trafficking. However, I would like to highlight one quote from the Ambassador: “I’ve seen [the survivor's] potential, and once we break the power of the trafficker, I think that’s the thing that drives me. It’s not seeing them when they’re handcuffed to the radiator or when they’re suffering and bleeding. It’s seeing them five years later, when they’re working with other victims. When they’re openingRead more
Nov
27
2009
Slavery and the Holidays
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Amanda Kloer at Change.org’s End Human Trafficking blog gives a strong reminder that our consumption affects trafficked people—especially this time of year. Here are some simple ways you can change what you buy to help protect exploited people.
Nov
25
2009
Buy Fashion. Give Hope.
Emily Product Information, STF News 1
Happy Thanksgiving one day early! What are you thankful for? I am thankful to be back home with my family and friends for my first Thanksgiving in America in 2 years. I am looking forward to all the wonderful food, family and football tomorrow and I am also thinking ahead to shopping on Friday! But this Black Friday I encourage you to stay home. Well, at least long enough to do some online shopping. The best gifts always have a story. Whether it’s where they came from or what they represent, they carry a meaning and a value beyond theRead more
Nov
25
2009
Good News and Bad News
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Good News: A victim of labor trafficking in California has gotten justice! Yusuf was fortunate to find justice through seeking the legal remedies and protections available to her under United States Federal and CA State law. After the damages were awareded, Yusfu emphatically stated, “I want other trafficking survivors in the United States to know that they have the right to seek this justice too.” Bad News: A horrible case of child torture and trafficking has been uncovered in Cambodia. Good news: The victim is now in Hagar Cambodia’s care! Where there is Hagar, there is hope.
Nov
24
2009
Our Christmas Open House is coming soon!
Emily Survivor Stories, Uncategorized 1
Our Stop Traffick Fashion Christmas Open House is rapidly approaching! We hope you can join us to do some Christmas shopping and spread hope to survivors of human trafficking all over the world. We’ll have all of our regular merchandise from the website for you to purchase, along with some of the new items we’ll be adding to the site in 2010! Here are the details: When: Saturday, December 5th from 11am-2pm Where: The McAlpin, 14 W. 4th Street, Cincinnati OH 45202 We’ll also be having some fabulous specials: Buy a set of our all natural soap & lotionRead more