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Even after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, companies continue to offer even steeper discounts this month to make room for new inventory and meet our insatiable appetite for stuff. Mass consumerism is a key driver of modern slavery. Modern slavery (also called human trafficking) refers to conditions in which people are forced toRead more about Modern Slavery Is Thriving & We Can Stop It[…]
“It isn’t enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn’t enough to believe in it. One must work at it.” – Eleanor Roosevelt If I were to attempt to name all the conflicts we face today, I would fail miserably. But it’s worth naming a few examples toRead more about What Happened at PeaceCon 2019?[…]
Storytelling is an ancient practice that’s been passed down the generations, from before the written word to our current digitally-driven platforms. How can this ancient practice serve nonprofits whose survival depends on the actions of others, whether they be funders or volunteers? For one, it puts a face on the issue and showsRead more about Why Organizations Should Tell More Stories[…]
The noble people who run Stop the Traffik (STT) are hard to nail down. They’re intensely dedicated to fighting human trafficking, which means they’re working around the clock. Since human traffickers never sleep, neither do the people who are working to stop them. I feel lucky to have had time with Neil Giles, Director ofRead more about Data and mapping: Stop the Traffik uses tech to fight human trafficking[…]
A dangerous trend abounds where many people refuse to engage with one another in civil discourse and critical debate. We’ve lost grip on emotional intelligence and given up talking about what’s important in our lives in a productive way. Many instead choose a position they’re set on winning versus listening to opposing views and contemplatingRead more about Conversation & Connection: How to Show up for No Show[…]
By Jessica Scadron “We who believe in freedom cannot rest.” – Ella Baker In January, during Human Trafficking Awareness Month, I had the privilege to talk with one of the foremost abolitionists of our time — Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley. As an expert in the area of human trafficking, she shared her perspective onRead more about How One Bay Area Politician Uses Social Innovation to Fight Human Trafficking[…]
By Jessica Scadron An estimated 40 million people are enslaved worldwide according to the International Labor Organization. Over 50 percent of them are women and girls, and 26 percent are children. More than half are victims of labor slavery while 22 percent are sexually exploited. Forms of slavery include forced labor, sexual exploitation, domestic servitude,Read more about Survivors of Human Trafficking Can Save Lives[…]
By Jessica Scadron As communications professionals, we need to be agile and forward-thinking to stay competitive. We’ve come to accept that the future is unpredictable and that we need to prepare ourselves for the unexpected. With technological advances, fake news and virtual reality, we started to see accelerated change in 2017. We can expect thatRead more about The 2018 Communications Trends to Watch[…]
By Jessica Scadron The recent annual San Francisco Collaborative Against Human Trafficking conference gathered law enforcement, nonprofit leaders, politicians, technologists and activists to discuss trends and create new ways to stop trafficking. So I went to learn from the experts. The journey to stop human trafficking is a slow road. The terrain is complicated,Read more about Anti-Human Trafficking Crusaders Educate in San Francisco[…]
By Jessica Scadron A few days ago, I was strolling along the foggy coast in Northern California when I noticed a cormorant flying in “v” formation with a flock of pelicans. A week later, I saw a pelican flying with a flock of cormorants. I’ve been watching these birds for years and never sawRead more about 5 Ingredients to Make Your Nonprofit-Corporate Partnership Succeed[…]