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

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A letter from Hagar USA

Emily     Uncategorized     0

“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

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Need Christmas Gift Ideas??

Emily     STF News     0

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

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At the End of Slavery – Screening in Cincinnati

Emily     Uncategorized     0

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

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Open House Pictures

Emily     Uncategorized     0

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!

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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