January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Together, We Can Protect, Prevent, and Restore Hope
Human trafficking is one of the most urgent human rights crises of our time.
Right now, over 25 million people are trapped in modern slavery worldwide — exploited through force, fraud, or coercion. It affects every age, every background, and every community, including our own.
During Human Trafficking Awareness Month, we come together to shine a light on this hidden crime, protect the vulnerable, and strengthen our collective commitment to ending exploitation.
Why Awareness Matters
Awareness isn’t passive — it saves lives. By increasing education and community involvement, we help:
- Protect vulnerable individuals from falling victim to traffickers.
- Increase recognition of red flags and warning signs within our neighborhoods.
- Promote prevention through education, training, and community action.
- Support survivors in reclaiming their lives with dignity and hope.
Every conversation, every shared resource, and every trained adult helps create a safer community for all.
How You Can Take Action
Ending trafficking requires all of us. Here’s how you can make an immediate impact:
- Educate yourself and others about what trafficking really looks like.
- Report suspicious activity to local authorities — your call could save a life.
- Volunteer or donate to organizations working to prevent trafficking and support survivors.
- Advocate for stronger laws and policies that protect vulnerable populations and hold traffickers accountable.
Join Us for the Human Trafficking Awareness 5K
January 24, 2026 – Methodist University
Make your awareness active. Join our community for a powerful 5K event dedicated to raising awareness, supporting survivors, and strengthening prevention efforts.
This beautiful run through the campus of Methodist University unites families, advocates, and community partners in one shared mission: to stop human trafficking.
Be Part of the Movement
- Sign up to run or walk in solidarity with survivors.
- Create a team and rally your friends, coworkers, or organization.
- Become a sponsor and help amplify our training, prevention, and survivor support programs.
Your participation fuels awareness. Your support fuels change.
