Our Human Trafficking Awareness Month event, First Step into Employment: Empowering Human Trafficking Survivors through Economic Opportunities, highlighted the vital role of private sector partnerships in providing viable career paths for human trafficking survivors and showcased successful models that not only offer employment opportunities but also enhance the well-being of those seeking to reclaim their lives after experiencing trafficking.
Held in partnership with Steptoe LLP, this event gave anti-trafficking leaders from Marriott International, TISTA Science and Technology Corporation, and AHLA Foundation an opportunity to share compelling stories of collaboration and success working with the SAFE Center. Survivors who participated in workforce development programs at Steptoe, Marriott and TISTA spoke passionately about the life-changing impact of job training and employment placement on their lives and those of their loved ones. These narratives underscored the crucial role of collaboration between businesses and anti-trafficking organizations in breaking cycles of exploitation and providing survivors with opportunities for sustainable futures.
Attendees from both the business and anti-trafficking communities gained insight into the transformative power of business partnerships in addressing human trafficking during the event. The panel discussions highlighted successful models of partnership while providing a roadmap for other businesses interested in offering economic opportunities to survivors.
We extend our deepest gratitude to Steptoe LLP and our business partners for their unwavering commitment to this cause. Their dedication exemplifies the impact that can be achieved through collaborative efforts. The event’s success serves as a call to action for more businesses to join in creating economic empowerment opportunities for survivors. As we continue our mission of providing comprehensive services to trafficking survivors, we welcome new partnerships and collaborations aimed at creating positive change in the lives of those affected by trafficking.
