Most people think slavery died with the Civil War. Not so. Slavery, particularly sex trafficking, is big business internationally and locally. Fortunately, light is being shed on this horrible practice by journalists and others. The Oregonian ran a major article ran an article about how this vicious practice thrives in the Portland area. www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2010/01/human_trafficking_industry_thr.html Congress is also beginning to take action with a bipartisan effort by Oregon's Sen. Ron Wyden and Sen. John Cornyn from Texas.
Besides exposing this modern day slavery, part of turning the tide involves giving the young victims an employment alternative. Chuck Colson featured a column on Wonderfully Made jewelry which is just such an alternative. The company's mission statement is: "To create hope for the victims of sex trafficking by providing sustainable jobs producing high quality handicrafts and jewelry." The companion Wonderfully Made Foundation: "... provides funding (from distributions of LLC profits and outside donations) for maintaining and expanding partner organizations which rescue and rehabilitate the victims of sex trafficking." Their vision: "That every trafficked victim and prostitute has the opportunity to realize the freedom, beauty, and hope found in Jesus Christ."
www.wonderfullymadejewelry.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=41&Itemid=106
Well said! So the next time you are thinking about buying some jewelry for yourself or as a gift, take a stand against slavery and visit Wonderfully Made. You can be a part of the solution.
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