Next month I'll talk about the babyTrekker carrier, as usual. I'll pass on some tips, and share stories. This month, I want to tell you a little about what is happening with other people's children around the world. Unicef estimates that 126 million child labourers are involved in work that is Dirty, Dangerous and Degrading. In fact, children represent over half of the people being trafficked around the world. For every child sold into prostitution, another nine are forced to work in factories, sweatshops, farms and boats.
Child slavery is the consequence of poverty, powerlessness, and discrimination. These little ones are preyed on by people who give them or their parents false promises for better lives and decent working conditions. Once tricked into working for nothing, they suffer from poor health and a complete lack of care or interest in their condition. They're subjected to long hours of labour for no pay. Many are unable to escape this life. Even as I write this, there are child slaves dying who have never experienced a normal childhood.
You and I have a role to play in helping child victims. We can ask our own government to step in. We can insist that large corporations to pay attention to this issue. We need to shine a spotlight on the welfare of these children. For that reason, World Vision is running a 'Help Wanted' campaign, and everyone that signs up becomes another voice speaking for the helpless.
Please sign the pledge on the page by copying and pasting the link below.. It is possible to change the world for these children. It's possible to make sure they get health care, an education and a future. Every person who holds their little one in a baby carrier gives them the sense that they are loved and cared for and safe. Let us hold these desparate children in our hearts, and help them with our actions. For more information, go to www.endchildslavery.ca To sign the petition, go to:
http://voices.worldvision.ca/help_wanted
Be part of the solution. Sign the petition and give some thought to sponsoring a child through World Vision. We can change their future if we care enough.
2 comments:
Thanks for your words on this issue, Judy. Such social injustices often make us feel helpless in making a difference. I will add my name to the pledge.
Great post Judy. Thanks for spreading the word on ending child trafficking. Your promotion of World Vision's campaign to end child slavery is inspirational.
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