On Thursday, at 6:30 p.m., a modern day slavery film will be presented at McHenry County College Conference Center along with a speaker presentation.
The film "Call and Response", will be shown followed by speaker Lisa Fedina, Rescue and Restore project coordinator with the Illinois Department of Human Services.
An estimated 27 million people are held in slavery today and 50% of the victims are children. It is happening in the United States and almost every area of the world. We cannot ignore that 27 million voices are silenced and have no freedom to speak up for themselves. Come and learn about the issue and how YOU can use YOUR voice and your influence to make a change.
Directly following the film and the speaker will be a "Response Fair" – an opportunity to explore the numerous practical ways that anyone can respond to the issue of modern day slavery. It can even be as simple as knowing what products to purchase and which to refrain from purchasing; demand slave-free items sponsor a child in poverty with compassion; prevent him or her from being trafficked; purchase handmade jewelry from 'I am an Abolitionist' to support the work of International Justice Mission. Get some delicious Fair Trade chocolate! And so much more.
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