On Shine a Light on Slavery Day (Feb 13th), the 911 Cell Phone Bank stands united with advocates worldwide to bring awareness to modern-day slavery and human trafficking. As February 14 approaches, a day that celebrates love and connection, it is crucial to recognize that millions of individuals around the world remain deprived of the freedom to experience love in its truest form, often due to the horrors of slavery they endure.
Slavery today knows no bounds—it crosses racial, age, gender, and religious lines, existing in many forms, from forced labor and sexual exploitation to domestic servitude and child trafficking. Human trafficking, a pervasive manifestation of modern slavery, is a global crisis impacting vulnerable individuals in every corner of society. Victims are often trapped in the shadows, cut off from hope, and denied their basic human rights.
The 911 Cell Phone Bank, an initiative dedicated to providing life-saving devices, plays a critical role in empowering survivors to break free from these unimaginable conditions. By donating secure and reliable mobile phones to law enforcement agencies and advocacy programs, the organization enables survivors to connect with loved ones, access emergency services, and take the first steps toward reclaiming their freedom. These devices serve as beacons of hope, shining a light on paths out of darkness.
“Shine a Light on Slavery Day is a powerful reminder that the fight against slavery and human trafficking requires all of us to stand together,” said Susan Shipp, Public Relations Coordinator of the 911 Cell Phone Bank. “Through our program, we aim to provide survivors with not only tools for safety but also hope for a brighter future.”
To learn more about how you can contribute to the fight against modern slavery, or to support the 911 Cell Phone Bank’s mission, visit www.911cellphonebank.org. Together, we can shine a light on the darkest corners of humanity and pave the way for a world where love and freedom prevail.
The 911 Cell Phone Bank, established in 2005, is a non-profit initiative aimed at reducing e-waste while providing life-saving devices to those in need. Partnering with law enforcement and advocacy organizations, the program ensures that donated phones are properly recycled into tools that aid victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.
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The 911 Cell Phone Bank is an initiative of the Charitable Recycling Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Tax ID 20-5050475).