We are grateful for the work that Catholic Relief Services does to combat youth trafficking. “CRS has carried out 145 projects to stop human trafficking that feeds slavery worldwide. CRS uses the three P’s, plus “partnership” to protect the most vulnerable. “
According to https://t.co/mchHjSzWeU , “Human trafficking is the third largest international crime industry (behind illegal drugs and arms trafficking). It reportedly generates a profit of $32 billion every year. Of that number, $15.5 billion is made in industrialized countries.
DoSomething is a global movement of 6 million young people making positive change, online and off! Check out their 11 facts about human trafficking on their website: https://t.co/mchHjSzWeU
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Smart City Saturday teens brainstorm, strategize, and present their solutions all in one day. They have the opportunity to pitch their solutions to a panel of judges for a chance to win prize money.
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Thank you to everyone who contributed to this great event on January 26th, 2019 in Austin, Texas! Congratulations to all the teens who participated in taking action against youth trafficking by coming together to find solutions.
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