New Website Stop Traffick Fashion Launches

by Melissa Hill

Published June 15, 2009 @ 12:00PM PT

I am happy to announce that a new website is launching today which is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for human trafficking victims via boutique fashion. You can visit them here. 

Stop Traffick Fashion exists to: 

• Support the victims and survivors of human trafficking
• Support the organizations who are rescuing and rehabilitating victims of trafficking
• Raise awareness of human trafficking

Slavery in all parts of the world impacts our daily lives; enslaved people produce the food and clothing that form the foundation of our daily lives. The misconception that slavery doesn't affect us allows us to distance ourselves from the issue and silences the cries of exploited people around the world.  Unfortunately, too many people are still unaware of the problem, and those who know often feel overwhelmed and paralyzed by the enormity of the problem.  

One way that we can make a difference is to put our money to work.  We can support companies that take a stand against human trafficking-companies that have ethical business practices and supply chains-and avoid companies that don't. We can support organizations that are committed to carrying out justice and rescuing the oppressed; in addition, we can directly support victims and survivors of trafficking. 

Stop Traffick Fashion is a boutique about restoration and change.  Each purchase from Stop Traffick Fashion directly helps the survivors and organizations rescuing and providing rehabilitation to survivors. Men, women, and children who have been rescued from their captors make nearly all of our products. Shopping at Stop Traffick Fashion provides income for these workers as they strive for a free and healthy life.  In addition, a minimum of 2% of all sales revenue will be donated back to organizations that rescue victims and provide rehabilitation and training. 

By shopping at Stop Traffick Fashion you'll have a direct impact on the lives of exploited people around the world. This global problem is overwhelming, but we can work together to take small steps toward big change.