DC Stop Modern Slavery Group

We are a community group of purpose, goals, and action. We seek to combat modern slavery, which is the economic exploitation of individuals through the use of violence and coercion, and human trafficking, which is the modern-day slave trade.

Come join us and explore how you can take part!

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OUR VISION
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A world without slavery

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OUR MISSION
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To end slavery forever by leveraging the power of the community to
- Create a forum for education, engagement, and action;
- Foster grassroots movements for local change in our own community and around the world; and
- Complement existing efforts of NGO’s, government, private sector, and the community

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OUR ACTIONS
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- Raising awareness
- Conducting grassroots campaigns
- Sponsoring and coordinating events
- Raising funds for anti-slavery movement
- Advocating effective anti-slavery related policy
- Empowering and guiding other groups
- Inspiring others to take action

For more info, please see our website: http://www.stopmodernslavery.org/about-us

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Meetup
Did you know that kid selling candy by the Metro may have been trafficked?
- Tue Mar 06
  6:30 PM
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- 27 attending
- 0 comments
Mad Hatter

1319 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, DC (map)
Have you ever been asked to buy candy from a child standing outside a Metro station and assured all proceeds would go to an important after-school program? Have you ever... Learn more

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Recent Meetups

Sunday at 5:30 PM, 40 People Against Human Trafficking attended
The Dark Side of Chocolate Screening
They rated it 4.002 (2 ratings)

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Danielle and Alec did a great job organizing, Anna was a superstar representing SMS, and, as always, Cindy did whatever she could to make ...

—Danielle

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It was an interesting film. ...

—Sarah Bouwer
February 7 at 6:30 PM, 91 People Against Human Trafficking attended
The Business of Human Trafficking
They rated it 4.505 (5 ratings)

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The topic of this meeting was excellent, but the venue - too loud and distracting for serious discussions. ...

—Cindy Gustafson

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My first meetup. I learned a lot! Great turn out.

—Hong
January 26 at 6:30 PM, 17 People Against Human Trafficking attended
Walk Organizing Interest Meeting
When: Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 6:30-8:00 PM Where: Madhatter - 1319 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 (Look for the DC Stop Modern Slavery sign!) What:... Learn more
January 14 at 7:00 PM, 41 People Against Human Trafficking attended
Sex + Money FREE Screening
They rated it 5.004 (4 ratings)

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There were times where the sound was overpowering the dialog and others where I felt there was too much bass. But overall and great effort.

—Ala' Diab

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I really enjoyed the documentary and the panel discussion. ...

—Helen
December 5, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 37 People Against Human Trafficking attended
Walk Organizing Interest Meeting
They rated it 5.004 (4 ratings)

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The walk organizing meeting was very good. I thought it gave a good outline of the roles and strengths needed for each committee. ...

—Kristen

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It was GREAT! I'm super excited about being able to contribute to next year's walk!

—Ed Drain