7 Ways Everyday People Can Help End Human Trafficking
When I started working in the anti-trafficking field at 11, I was convinced of two things. The first was morally obvious: that the $150 billion industry of modern slavery needed…
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Katie Bergman
You don't have to become a martyr or messiah.
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Katie Bergman the Director of Communications and Operations for the Set Free Movement, an international nonprofit that intervenes in human trafficking. She is also the author of When Justice Just Is and co-author of Urban Shalom. Follow her on Twitter: @KatieLBergman.
The Anti-Abortion Movement Needs to Rethink Shock-Based Messaging
We’ve all seen some pretty distasteful ads in the past few years. There was Pretzel Crisps’ unsavory use of pro-anorexia maxims like “you can never be too thin” and “tastes…
True Justice Work Isn’t Just Outrage
Some say laughter is contagious. But when it comes to cyberspace, the most easily transmitted reaction is anger, according to a 2013 study. That probably doesn’t surprise you. If you’ve…
What You Need to Know About Labor Conditions in China
“We are ill-treated and work like slaves.” “[We are treated worse than] horse cow goat pig dog. (sic)” “We suffer torturement, beat and rude remark (sic). Nearly no payment.” These…
6 Organizations Helping Immigrants
Last week’s “Day Without Immigrants” campaign was a startling reminder of the extent to which immigrant labor help drives the American economy. But this is nothing new. Immigrants built American…
The Sexual Exploitation Crisis in the Philippines You Need to Know About
If your word association for the Philippines is volcanic islands or white sand beaches fringed with palm trees, you’re on the right track. But that’s only part of the story.…
Sexual Exploitation in the Philippines
If your word association for the Philippines is volcanic islands or white sand beaches fringed with palm trees, you’re on the right track. But that’s only part of the story.…
There’s a Difference Between Taking a Stand and ‘Causing Division’
In the post-election chaos and divisiveness, one thing has been clear to me: We put a lot of stock in our head of state. Perhaps too much. Whether you’re celebrating,…
There’s a Difference Between Taking a Stand and ‘Causing Division’
In the post-election chaos and divisiveness, one thing has been clear to me: We put a lot of stock in our head of state. Perhaps too much. Whether you’re celebrating,…
Sexual Exploitation and the Syrian Refugee Crisis
I’d always dreamt about traveling to Greece one day. But I never expected that my first trip there would bypass the ancient ruins and white sand beaches, taking me straight…
Sexual Exploitation and the Syrian Refugee Crisis
Reject Apathy The connection few are talking about. Share Facebook 684 Twitter 0 I’d always dreamt about traveling to Greece one day. But I never expected that my first trip…
Is Loving Others Without Loving Yourself First Even Possible?
It had been one of those weeks. By Friday night, my inbox was full, my fridge was empty and my blood pressure was off the charts. The stress of another…
Is Loving Others Without Loving Yourself First Even Possible?
Life Why we need to start with ourselves. Share Facebook 605 Twitter 0 It had been one of those weeks. By Friday night, my inbox was full, my fridge was…
Being a Christian Has Never Been More Dangerous
When I first signed up for overseas mission work, I hadn’t considered I was potentially putting myself at risk because of my faith. After all, I grew up in a…
Where Is God in All of This Bad News?
I’m sure you’ve noticed: The news has been overwhelming lately. Another mass shooting. Another hate crime. A rape survivor at Stanford. A singer shot dead at a concert. Brock Turner.…