A message from 9-year-old Jasmine

There are miracles happening at the LOVE146 Round House.  These stories bring me hope. There are many charities and non-profits you can and should donate to. If you do not have a charity that you donate to yet, I invite you to support LOVE146 below.

Jasmine is one of the many girls and boys we’ve served through our global survivor care programs. She has been recovering in our Round Home in the Philippines for more than a year and has shared her hopes with us: “In the future, I want to be a teacher. One of the most beautiful gifts from God is the chance to learn. Love146 is helping me to do my studies and see my dreams. Because of education, I can be smart in making decisions, and other people can’t trick me. Here in the Round Home, I am very happy because nobody hurts me, and lots of people love me here.”

Your gifts create transformative spaces for children, like Jasmine, to experience beauty in the world. Every dollar you give through this email will go directly towards our Survivor Care programs in The Philippines. SUPPORT OUR SAFE HOMES

Secretary Clinton on Slavery, 500 Slaves Freed by IJM, and more...

Sec. Clinton on slavery: "Unforgettable and unforgivable" – CNN Press Room

cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com - In a CNN Freedom Project exclusive, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sat down with CNN’s Jim Clancy (@ClancyCNN) to discuss the recently released 2011 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report. ...

More than 500 slaves rescued from brick kilns – The CNN Freedom Project: Ending Modern-Day Slavery

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Anti-Pimp My Ride Convoy through Dallas Before the Super Bowl

PRINT YOUR FLIERS HERE

What is Anti Pimp My Ride?
On Feb. 5th, the day before the Super Bowl, 200-300 volunteers will take a 2 hour SATURDAY drive around Dallas with large magnets on their cars with messages raising awareness about child trafficking and encouraging the use of hotlines.

Overview
We are looking for groups and individuals to take a stand by driving their “Anti-pimp” car on a specific route for 2 hours on Saturday, February 5th – the day before the Super Bowl leaving from Irving Bible Church at 2pm.

The Purpose
The purpose of driving with these message magnets on the cars is to encourage people to dial the Human trafficking hotline number into their phone and make them aware of the Problem in America today. The potential therefore means that thousands of trafficking victims could be saved from a life of sexual slavery and even death itself with the community in Dallas reporting suspicious activity.

The Cars
We ask for a minimum donation of $30.00 to outfit each car…

The routes
The idea is to congregate on Saturday, February 5th at 2:00pm in the parking lot of Irving Bible Church. Once all participants have arrived, we will then proceed in convoy on a route through Downtown Dallas…

There will be a LOT of traffic.
Please drive carefully and patiently.

And finally please punch in 1.888 3737 888 in your phone today. This National Human Trafficking Hotline is backed by both federal and state law and is already rescuing thousands of victims in America today.

For more information email info@itsnotmyfault.org and visit their website http://itsnotmyfault.org/

FREEDOM FRIDAY: Join my Fast for Freedom

CONTEST:
Retweet the following message on Twitter and be entered to win a FREE Invicta Sun Tent, Sottomarino Hat, Fossil Journal and Free Watch Cleaning from Precision Time. Receive 1 entry for every tweet about #FAST4FREEDOM. Thanks!

RETWEET:
Join the #FAST4FREEDOM. It's easy to do & supports the non-profit group @OfficialLove146 http://bit.ly/bi6ZoM RT to Win!

2 WAYS YOU CAN HELP:
1) Join my "Fast for Freedom!"
2) Tell your friends, families and enemies about the "Fast for Freedom" and how it works.

The premise is simple. Fast for two meals on Friday, March 12th. Take the money you would have spent on those two meals and donate it to Love146. Two meals is an easy sacrifice that almost anyone can make. The money you donate will go to help prevention and aftercare treatments for child sex slave survivors.

If you're not able to fast due to health concerns or pregnancy, please help us spread the word about the "Fast for Freedom" with people you know. We can ALL make a difference with a little sacrifice.

Learn more about Love146 and what they do.

Imagine from LOVE146 on Vimeo.

Love146 History from LOVE146 on Vimeo.

AUTHOR'S INVITATION:

Everyone I talk to about modern slavery agrees it's atrocious. Then they ask, "What can I do?" BE A VOICE. Spread awareness by sharing these posts and videos with others. Collectively we can reach thousands of people. Creating awareness and making this an issue in the public mind WILL lead to CHANGE.

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.

~Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Will you accept my invitation? Will you be a voice?

Thank you,
John Burger

AbolitionistJB

Short Documentary: Human Trafficking in the Philippines

This is a short documentary is co-sponsored by UNICEF and discusses the growing problem of human trafficking in the Philippines. It's only 7 minutes long and provides another learning experience as we combat modern slavery.

You can also help anti-slavery efforts in the Philippines by supporting the Love146 Round Home aftercare center locate in the Philippines. You can start by joining my Fast For Freedom this Friday.

This is an animated representation of the Love146 Round Home. The "Round Home" is a safehome for survivors of child sex slavery and exploitation. Dr. Gundelina Velazco explains the Love146 philosophy of Aftercare and the philosophy behind design of the Round Home.

AUTHOR'S INVITATION:

Everyone I talk to about modern slavery agrees it's atrocious. Then they ask, "What can I do?" BE A VOICE. Spread awareness by sharing these posts and videos with others. Collectively we can reach thousands of people. Creating awareness and making this an issue in the public mind WILL lead to CHANGE.

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.

~Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Will you accept my invitation? Will you be a voice?

Thank you,
John Burger

AbolitionisJB

YOU CAN HELP: Fast For Freedom!

This Freedom Friday we want to do something a little different. We want to...

The premise is simple. Fast for two meals on Friday, March 12th. Take the money you would have spent on those two meals and donate it to Love146. Two meals is an easy sacrifice that almost anyone can make. The money you donate will go to help prevention and aftercare treatments for child sex slave survivors.

If you're not able to fast due to health concerns or pregnancy, please let your friends and family know about our FAST FOR FREEDOM.

We can ALL make a difference with a little sacrifice.

Learn more about Love146 and what they do.

Imagine from LOVE146 on Vimeo.

Love146 History from LOVE146 on Vimeo.

AUTHOR'S INVITATION:

Everyone I talk to about modern slavery agrees it's atrocious. Then they ask, "What can I do?" BE A VOICE. Spread awareness share these posts and videos with others. Collectively we can reach thousands of people. Creating awareness and making this an issue in the public mind WILL lead to CHANGE.

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.

~Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Will you accept my invitation? Will you be a voice?

Thank you,
John Burger

AbolitionistJB

FREEDOM FRIDAY GIVEAWAY: Help Spread Awareness & Enter to Win a Love146 Special Blend Coffee from Greeley Cafe!

FREEDOM FRIDAY:You can make a difference. Help us raise awareness of the issue of child sex trafficking and exploitation by retweeting the message below. Receive (1) entry to the drawing for every tweet. Make sure to include the hashtag #FREEDOMFRIDAY so we can track entries.

RETWEET A VERSION OF THIS MESSAGE:

Make a difference & VOTE daily for these abolitionist ideas to win Pepsi Refresh Grants. http://bit.ly/deSpNi #FREEDOMFRIDAY

RETWEET & WIN THE LOVE146 SPECIAL BLEND!

Receive (1) entry for the drawing for every retweet of the "FREEDOM FRIDAY" message and be entered to win the Love146 Special Blend Coffee (reg. $10) from Greeley Road Cafe.

"The Love146 special blend is a smooth, medium blend made with organic and fair trade beans that is designed specifically to support Love146."

Greeley Road Cafe is an online coffee store that supports Love146 with 5% of it's profit, as well as $1 from the sale of specified items. In addition to coffee they sell tea, chocolate, mugs and more. Be sure to check them out at www.greeleyroadcafe.com.

HOW IT HELPS:

Raising awareness. Collectively we can reach hundreds of thousands of people on Twitter today. If we push it, maybe even 1 million.

300 people RT x avg. 1,000 followers each = 300,000

1,000 people RT x avg. 1,000 followers each = 1,000,000

SPONSOR A FREEDOM FRIDAY:
Although this is free to the public, it's not free for me. I can always use donations of prizes. If you own a business or have access to promotional materials, let me know. I'm more than happy to give away swag along with a plug for your company. Thanks!

AUTHOR'S INVITATION:

Everyone I talk to about modern slavery agrees it's atrocious. Then they ask, "What can I do?" BE A VOICE. Spread awareness share these posts and videos with others. Collectively we can reach thousands of people. Creating awareness and making this an issue in the public mind WILL lead to CHANGE.

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.

~Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Will you accept my invitation? Will you be a voice?

Thank you,
John Burger

AbolitionisJB

FREEDOM FRIDAY: Share about Love146 & Win a Watch!

As most of you know, Love146.org is the reason I began my journey as a modern day abolitionist.

Their video, "Imagine," didn't just grab me, it shook me to make a difference. If you have a chance, I suggest watching it as well.

This short video shows the history of Love146 and what they do.

Love146 History from LOVE146 on Vimeo.

FREEDOM FRIDAY:

You can make a difference today. Help us raise awareness of the issue of child sex trafficking and exploitation by retweeting the message below on Twitter.

RETWEET:

Help @officiallove146 fight child slavery. RT message & enter to win a watch! http://bit.ly/b0W1Y9 #FREEDOMFRIDAY

WIN THIS WATCH TODAY!

Retweet the "FREEDOM FRIDAY" message above and be entered to win this Red Ollie Epic Digital Watch from Precision Time. Plus, you'll get a voucher for a FREE Watch Cleaning. (Value $15) Sweet.

**If we get over 300 RT's, I'll throw in 2 more bonus prize packs that include a ...

Sottomarino Hat

Invicta Sun Tent (see below)

Fossil Journal (see below)

Marc Ecko Umbrella

Free Watch Cleaning

HOW IT HELPS:

Raising awareness. Collectively we can reach hundreds of thousands of people on Twitter today. If we push it, maybe even 1 million.

300 people RT x avg. 1,000 followers each = 300,000

1,000 people RT x avg. 1,000 followers each = 1,000,000

This topic can be a sad and depressing issue, but we have to remember to stay positive and have fun as we work to end slavery. I think RT contests are a blast and who doesn't like winning free stuff. Plus, wouldn't it be great if our message reached 1 million people.

Abolition is coming through love.

Happy Valentine's Day!

I love this video by Love146.org. So many slavery awareness videos include heavy material, which is okay and needed, but it's nice to be reminded that there's hope in this cause and that good things are happening.

Remember that LOVE should be our motivation as abolitionists and not hate. It's easy and natural to become enraged and angered at the atrocities of slavery and child exploitation, but our ultimate motivation should be love for the victims as we work with hope towards prevention.

"Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice. Justice at its best is love correcting everything that stands against love."

- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Celebrate Love! from LOVE146 on Vimeo.

Love146.org has a wonderful Valentine e-card fundraiser. Please check it out. I can't think of a better gift to send to a loved one. I would also checkout the slideshow of hand-made valentine's people sent to survivors at the Love146 Round Home. Very cool.

AUTHOR'S INVITATION:

Everyone I talk to about modern slavery agrees it's atrocious. Then they ask, "What can I do?" BE A VOICE. Spread awareness share these posts and videos with others. Collectively we can reach thousands of people. Creating awareness and making this an issue in the public mind WILL lead to CHANGE.

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.

~Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Will you accept my invitation? Will you be a voice?

Thank you,
John Burger

AbolitionisJB