Rotary Working to End Human Trafficking

We are your District End Human Trafficking Team and we’d love to come and present to your club! Since 2013, Rotary has had an emphasis on the tragedy of human trafficking. That was the year the global Rotary Action Group against Slavery (RAGAS) was formed. Our district has been involved since 2017, with individual clubs engaging in various ways. Let’s come together and support one another at a district level in this work. Reach out to us to:

• Learn how to get your club started in the work to end human trafficking.
• Schedule one of our team members to come and present at a club meeting.
• Share what your club has been doing to end human trafficking and how other clubs may partner in this work together.

Our District team to Stop Human Trafficking consists of:

Our purpose is to help clubs do what they can to help end human trafficking in our own communities. While this issue is worldwide, we are placing an emphasis on what we can do locally to make a difference. Our team is here to serve and help local clubs. We will share more on this site as our work evolves. Please contact any of us with ideas or to let us know what you need.

It is important that we are getting our information about this issue from credible sources, rooted in the work and centered on survivor voices and experiences. These resources may be useful for you as a place to start.

Minnesota and United States:
The Minnesota Sexual Violence Prevention Network has quarterly online meetings.
https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/svp/svpnmeeting.html

The Rotary E-club to End Human Trafficking. You can attend without joining, or you can join.
https://endhtrotaryclub.org
They also have a website with resources.
https://rotaryendht.org

Cherish All Children’s Prevention Resources webpage contains many books, documentaries, Minnesota organizations and National organizations to learn from and connect with. 
Prevention Links | Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (lssmn.org)

International:
Rotary International has the Rotary Action Group Against Slavery (RAGAS) for information and resources.
https://ragas.online

The Coalition Against Trafficking in Women has information for the U.S. and global action.
Ending Human Trafficking & Sexual Exploitation – CATW (catwinternational.org)

Please let us know if you have other resources to share. Also, connect with us about what you need and how we can collaborate. We look forward to making a difference together to end human trafficking.