A21 Launches Host Applications for Walk for Freedom 2024
26 Junio 2024 - 7:10AM
A21 Launches Host Applications for Walk for Freedom 2024
A21, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to eradicating human
trafficking through awareness, intervention, and aftercare, is
thrilled to announce that applications to become a host for the
2024 Walk For Freedom are now live. This year marks the 10th
anniversary of the world’s largest anti-human trafficking event of
its kind, taking place on October 19th, 2024.
Since its inception in 2014, Walk For Freedom
has united people worldwide, activated cities, reduced
vulnerability, and multiplied freedom. We have seen over 350,000
participants take millions of steps for freedom in over 500 cities
globally. The event has reached over 2 billion people through media
coverage and social media and distributed over 1.4 million
awareness and prevention materials.
Bring Walk For Freedom to Your
City
Hosts are the catalysts for local action and
global impact. They set the foundation for community mobilization,
inspire others to stand for justice, and help build a legacy of
freedom for future generations. As a host, you can bring Walk For
Freedom to your city, raising awareness and driving action against
modern-day slavery.
How Awareness Leads to
Recovery
Last October, one day after participating in the
Walk for Freedom in Kolkata, India, a man noticed signs of
trafficking in his neighborhood. Armed with the knowledge and
resources distributed during the walk, he immediately alerted local
authorities, who then raided the house and rescued the girls.
“This time, when I spotted it, it stirred my
heart,” said Gourav Singha Roy. “We are educated people. We are
young people, living in cities, [with] urban lives. Yet, we are
blind to many things that seem very normal to us. For example,
little children working in the shop below the age of 14 years is
something which is not right, which is illegal.”
His awareness, sparked by the Walk For Freedom
event, led to the rescue of two young girls from forced labor. This
story underscores the profound impact of awareness, education, and
local action in the fight against human trafficking.
For more on Roy's story, watch the CNN Freedom
Project Report here.
Key Details for Hosts
- Event Date: October 19,
2024
- Application Deadline:
September 19, 2024
- Eligibility: Hosts must be 18
years or older and have a co-host for the event.
- Responsibilities: Hosts are
responsible for organizing, preparing, communicating, managing
costs, and promoting their local walk.
Host Application Process
- Apply: Submit your
application online.
- Review: A21 will review your
application.
- Interview: Selected
candidates will be invited for a 30-minute interview.
- Decision: Applicants will be
notified via email about their acceptance.
Support for Hosts
A21 provides comprehensive support to ensure the
success of each Walk For Freedom event, including:
- Direct Contact with A21: Access to a dedicated
team via phone, email, Zoom, and webinars.
- Digital Resource Kit: Includes posters,
flyers, fact sheets, day-of signage, planning guides, and
more.
Join the Movement
This year, we need your leadership more than
ever. Together, we can disrupt modern-day slavery and create a
world where freedom thrives. Apply to become a Walk For Freedom
host and make a difference in your community.
For more information and to apply, visit
www.A21.org/WalkForFreedom.
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About A21:A21 is a global nonprofit
organization determined to eradicate human trafficking through
awareness, intervention, and aftercare. Currently operating across
over 20 countries worldwide, A21 is a global anti-human trafficking
organization dedicated to abolishing slavery everywhere, forever.
Through partnerships and the efforts of supporters all over the
globe, A21 believes slavery can be prevented, victims can be
identified and assisted, perpetrators can be brought to justice,
and millions of survivors can step into a life of independence.
A21.org
Interviews: Should you be interested in
speaking with an A21 representative about the Walk For Freedom or
the impact of current events on human trafficking, please don’t
hesitate to contact: lauren.w@a21.org
Press artwork:Walk for Freedom Photos
Video: 2023 Walk For Freedom Recap Video
- Walk for Freedom in Chennai, India
- Walk for Freedom in Bangkok, Thailand