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‘The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.’
- Albert Einstein
We now have 329 Acts For Justice groups meeting across Europe and beyond, people committed to the cause and taking practical action against trafficking. It is so encouraging to hear feedback from groups who are seeing the impact of their work.
“We are encouraged by the letters we have received from the police and MPs. They have acknowledged the need for change, however, like everything change takes time. It’s a good job we are in this for the long haul”.
-Paul Sellers, leader of an Oxford Act For Justice Group.
We have had so many emails like the one above and it is exciting to see the impact and influence Act for Justice Groups are having. Change will take time. It requires long-term commitment, long-term dedication and long-term perseverance if we are to play a key role in fighting the injustice of people trafficking.
I want to encourage you to get ready for the long haul! This is just the start and I am so glad that you have decided to make the journey with us by being part of an Act for Justice Group, together we will make a difference.
 
Discuss the blog in your groups.
What does it mean for us as individuals and Act for Justice groups to join the fight against trafficking for the long-haul?
Fundraising
The heart of Hope for Justice to rescue the victims of trafficking. We are excited to be considering new projects that will rescue girls from sex slavery. The new initiatives we are looking at do come with a financial cost, so this month I would ask all our Act for Justice Groups to look at ways they could raise funds for the work of Hope For Justice.
Let’s get creative and get active. Maybe you could wash cars, run a sponsored event, host a dinner party and sell tickets, have a cake stall, take a small change offering or get your family, friends and church involved in some way. Fundraising is also a great way of raising awareness of the cause and getting others involved.
Please email us and let us know what ideas you come up with - and THANK YOU for standing with us in this way.
Get Involved in the Poll!
Check out the new Hope for Justice web-site which has even more helpful information to equip and inspire you. We also want this to be a way for us to support our Act for Justice groups as we continue on our journey to change the world together.
The new site has an interactive poll for you to discuss in your next group session. Suzanne Kelly, our Act for Justice co-ordinator will analyse the responses and use the information to equip your groups for the future.
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 Prayer is at the heart of everything we do at Hope for Justice and it is something we can all do.
Please pray for the following:
- Your fund raising ideas come to fruition
- Pray that the new projects HOPE FOR JUSTICE will be successful in rescuing and restoring lives affected by human trafficking
- Pray for the Act for Justice Days, that these will equip people to even more effective in the fight against trafficking.
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Act for Justice Training Days
Derby 12th September 2009
London 2010 - Venue Info Coming Soon
With the Hope For Justice team, worship leader Vicky Beeching and leading anti-trafficking agencies and speakers, this one day conference will equip and inspire you in tackling trafficking as an individual, Act For Justice Group or church. With helpful seminars on a range of issues such as the role of multi-disciplinary units in the fight against trafficking, how we can use advocacy and the media to profile the cause, and the church’s response to injustice; the Act For Justice Day is a must for all those wanting to increase their understanding and knowledge on strategies for tackling human trafficking.
This is a great opportunity for your Act For Justice Group to learn from some of the world’s leading anti-trafficking agencies, and for us to meet with other like minded people and stand together for freedom.
Act for Justice Group Discount
There is a special discount rate for all Act for Justice Group Members. Tickets are just £10, please type the special code AFJDISC into the shop. Our Act For Justice Groups are doing an incredible job and we hope you will be able to join us!
Thanks again for all you do. It is incredible to have such a massive and growing team of people who are standing together against trafficking. As a generation we can make a difference.
Love in Him
Ben Cooley
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