Human Trafficking
We Run Oakland: For Our Daughters
The Pergola at Lake Merritt Oakland, CA, United StatesOn June 9, 2018, DO & A Sista’s Touch, a 501(c)3 nonprofit public benefit corporation, will be hosting our inaugural charity walk/run event at the Lakeside Park Pergola near Lake Merritt in Oakland to garner community support for our young Sistas and to mobilize against the perils of human trafficking through awareness and edification. The purpose of this charity event is to create a space that will afford a holistic: mind, body, spirit approach toward civic engagement and a common cause central to the legacy of our children, community, and our city. This event will serve as an outreach opportunity for community based services to share information with a population fundamental to our mission; Our Daughters. Register today to participate in the Walk/Run around Lake Merritt (3.1 miles). There will be education, resources, giveaways, and donations to support Our Daughters, parents, families, and community interests in understanding and mitigating human trafficking in our community. The event will be a fun time for all community members to cultivate mindfulness, exercise the body, and connect spiritually with those who seek to create a positive society For Our Daughters. Registration: $35 | https://www.asistastouch.org
Not Our Daughters Benefit Brunch
Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church 1188 12th Street, Oakland, CA, United StatesHuman trafficking continues to be one of the major human right abuses today. According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, in 2018 California has the most reported human trafficking cases in the United States. The 3rd Human Trafficking in San Francisco Report noted that most individuals recruited in California had their initial trafficking experience in San Francisco or Alameda County. Human trafficking is not a victimless crime. The Baptist Ministers Union of Oakland Women’s Ministry recognizes that it takes a village to eradicate this abuse of human dignity and well-being. On Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. the BMU Women’s Ministry will host “Not our Daughter” Brunch. We are taking a stand against human trafficking while reclaiming, revitalizing and restoring our sisters. During the brunch there will be a special screening of Surviving International Boulevard. A documentary by filmmaker Sian Gowen which reveals the complex reality of domestic child sex trafficking through the experiences of two local women from Oakland, California. Many other exciting activities are planned for this special event. Funds from ticket sales will assist several local organizations that are working with survivors of human trafficking. These organizations include ROYLS, INC founded by Virginia Arnold and Jamar […]
We Run Oakland: For Our Children
Lake Merritt Oakland, CA, USAnnouncement Can't stop, won't stop! While COVID19 has required us to make some changes, we refuse for it to halt our cause. So guess what?! We are going virtual!!! Join DO & A Sista's Touch for our 3rd annual charity 5K to raise Human Trafficking Awareness. Although we will not be able to be in person, we are committed to maintaining the same experience of community, awareness, and inspiration. What's a Virtual 5k To ensure your safety and to practice social distancing, you get to choose where and how you participate in the 5k/3.25 mile distance. You can stay indoors (treadmill/stationary bike) or you can map out the distance in your neighborhood or another safe open space. You can run, walk, or ride a bike, whatever your pleasure; we just want you to share space with us to show solidarity in the effort to stop human trafficking. On September 19th, we will start at 9am with a Live kick off . If you can't make the 19th, don't worry, the kick off will be recorded. Once you finish your physical activity, enter your results so you can be added to our results board. You will have until July 26th to […]
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