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A PACKET TO HELP KIDS FIGHT HUMAN TRAFFICKING
BY FUNDRAISING FOR A SAFEHOUSE
Participate In The Stand
For Freedom Campaign!!!
Thank you for your support and participation in fighting
human trafficking. You are not simply selling lemonade,
but you are joining kids from around the United States
to raise money for a safehouse for survivors.
Every cup of lemonade you sell will make a difference in
these womens’ lives. Way to be a part of the solution!!!
A Letter from UnBound’s National Director
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Info About Human Trafficking & UnBound
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Checklist before getting started
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Donation Information 3
A Parent’s Guide To Explaining the Issue
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Coloring Sheet
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We are so excited that you are going to take a stand against
injustice! If you have any additional questions or need more
information, please contact us at [email protected]
Dear Stand for Freedom Supporter,
Thank you so much for your interest in participating in the Stand For Freedom
Campaign! This issue of human trafficking is one of the largest injustices of our
time. But thanks to kids like you, we are one step closer to seeing it end.
I truly believe that every person - no matter their age - can play a part in fighting
human trafficking. That includes kids baking goodies & selling lemonade to raise
money for the cause.
Parents, I’m so glad that you are teaching your kids the importance of engaging
social issues even at a young age. Your role as a parent is significant in raising up a
generation that will work to make sure everyone is free.
I hope that you have lots of fun this summer and that you enjoy selling lemonade as
much as I did when I was a kid.
We couldn’t do this without you! You are truly making a difference in peoples’ lives.
Sincerely,
Susan Peters
National Director
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About Human Trafficking
Globally…
$32 billion dollars – estimated gross profit of the
world’s fastest growing criminal industry (UN)
27 million – number of people the UN estimates are
enslaved right now
2 million– number of children enslaved (UNICEF)
99% – estimated percentage of victims never found (UN)
Nationally…
1/3 – number of runaways in the U.S. approached by
a trafficker within 48 hours of leaving home (National
Incidence Studies of Missing, Abducted, Runaway, and
Thrownaway Children/NISMART-2)
11-13 – average age of girls sold into sex slavery
(Love146)
About UnBound
Education – We conduct training for the
general public, as well as for professionals
who encounter victims of human trafficking
on a regular basis.
Rescue & Aftercare – UnBound conducts
online research to help locate victims.
We also work to secure safe housing and
aftercare for victims.
Public Policy – We advocate for improved
public policy regarding human trafficking.
Prayer – We desire to see a prayer movement
started that will bring an end to slavery.
UnBound’s mission is to see the Church
mobilized to end human trafficking.
We are a movement made up of people
just like you: individuals & churches united
around the belief that mankind was
created to live in freedom.
Our teams & volunteer force come from
a variety of careers, age groups, skill sets
and locations.
Together, we combat human trafficking
in our local communities and partner
together for global impact.
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A Checklist For Your Stand
o Make sure your city doesn’t have any regulations
against lemonade stands. Some places require
permits or prohibit you from selling anything in
a particular area. Double check to make sure the
location you picked will work!
o Get your supplies. Here are some things you
may need: cups, ice, lemonade, a pitcher,
a table, decorations, signs, a box for donations
& paper towels.
o Consider making some yummy treats to sell along
with the lemonade. They are a perfect pairing for a
summer day!
o Spread the word! Send an evite, call up your friends,
or share the word via social media. Let them know
that you are selling lemonade to raise money for a
safe house for survivors of human trafficking.
o Print off & make copies of the coloring sheet.
You can hand it out to kids who come by or have
crayons handy for them to color there.
o Have fun!!!!
Turn In Your Donations
After you have finished your stand, you will need
to write a check for the amount raised.
Make the check payable to : UnBound
Mail to : UnBound | 4900 Dayton Avenue North | Seattle, 98103
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Tips for Parents Explaining the Issue
We know that talking to your kids about human trafficking can seem daunting and raise
lots of questions about how to engage them in an age-appropriate way. Here are a few tips:
o Keep it simple. It is important for kids to understand that slavery exists today, but it
is equally important that they not be scared or anxious. Simply put, slavery is when
a person is treated as property and forced to work. That is a basic concept most kids
will understand.
o Don’t mention sex trafficking. When telling young kids about human trafficking, it is best
to leave the issue of sex trafficking out. Your child may be old enough to know about sex,
but this is a very graphic and perverted topic that we don’t want to introduce to children.
o Let them know that even though slavery exists, it is illegal. This means that police and
others are working really hard to stop slavery and keep people safe.
o Tell them about God’s heart for slaves.
Share with them the story of Pharoah oppressing the Israelites in the Bible. (Exodus 1:7-14)
Pharoah owned people and made them work for him. These people were his slaves. The
slaves didn’t get to choose where they wanted to work or where they wanted to live.
Pharoah decided everything for them. The slaves were sad, and their lives were very hard.
Can you imagine how sad you would be if someone else made all of your decisions for you?
Now tell them the part of the story where God sends Moses to set the Isrealites free.
The king didn’t think these people had any value at all, BUT GOD DID! God loved these
slaves very much. He sent Moses to go and set them free. God used Moses to see the
Isrealites released from slavery.
o Explain that they get to play a part in seeing slaves set free. Just like God used Moses,
He can use us to be a part of helping slaves receive freedom. The goal is for your child to
feel empowered to make a difference!
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