You can do anything in a dress
 
 
 

where all people are free to live vibrant, autonomous lives.

 
 

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:

 
 
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TEDx: OUR STORY

 
“Something that started as a simple idea became a global movement that created a pathway for not just me, but thousands of women to put a stop to one of the greatest injustices of our time. ”
— Blythe hill, ceo + founder
 
 

TELL THE WORLD WHY

#Itsbiggerthanadress

After our trip to South Asia, it was important for all of us to process the poverty and pain that we saw and heard people had experienced. A counselor shared wisdom to give us perspective: “Let it break your heart; don’t let it break your will.” The roadblocks to justice are large. Misogyny, infanticide, hierarchical barriers -- are just a few of the roadblocks present in the region. But what is also present is an army of determined advocates (like you!) and skilled partners with the tools and knowledge to break down these roadblocks and create a future where the worth and dignity of a woman is never questioned or compromised. _ Our full reflections and a sneak peek of our impact is coming your way tomorrow. If you're not on our email list, follow the link in our bio and sign up!
“There is hope in the transformations” _ During our time in South Asia, we had the chance to meet with a group of beautiful girls who have overcome human trafficking. With the support of @ijm and the local government, these girls have received support and proper schooling, preparing them with various trade skills & an education. We celebrated their achievements together and heard their dreams for the future — to become police officers, teachers, veterinarians. We left with an unshakable hope that their dreams can now become a reality. _ This week, we're publishing our South Asia reflections and giving you a video sneak peek of our trip. Stay tuned to see the impact we've collectively had in the region. _ #dressember #itsbiggerthanadress #endmodernslavery #untilallarefree
Ivan Crisostomo, a postal worker from Sacramento, was going through his daily work routine when he came across a distressed 16-year-old girl on the side of the road. He discovered that she had recently escaped from her trafficker after being abducted and held captive for three months. Ivan jumped into action to protect her and assist her in calling her mother. Because of Ivan, this girl was able to receive the help she needed to safely escape from her situation. _ Folks like Ivan Cristostomo show us the power of the individual in the fight for justice. Every one of us can change the paradigms of someone's life if only we have the eyes to see. _ #MondayMantra #EndHumanTrafficking #ItsBiggerThanaDress #Dressember
"It takes all of us" _ From case work to social work, rescue operations to accounting, these are the people on the front lines who work the long hours to make freedom possible. This past July we had the opportunity to meet the @ijm staff in South Asia and see firsthand the vision Dressember is making possible through our partnership. _ You can be a part of the impact too! Registration for #Dressember2018 opens October 1st! _ #dressember #untilallarefree #itsbiggerthanadress #endslavery
Capsule Wardrobes have made a comeback & we’re intrigued! Why you ask? The idea behind a #capsulewardrobe is to condense your closet to around 30 classic pieces that can be mixed and matched to transcend seasons. Not only are you doing your part to be eco-friendly but you’re also decreasing shopping habits that are conducive to forced labor and sweatshop slavery!( #fashionrevolution ) _ Have you tried out a capsule wardrobe? Tell us your experience and share your tips below 👇🏼 _ If you’re interested in taking on the challenge, take a look at our Instagram stories for a beginners guide from our own @gaochenxiong 💛
“There’s no time to sit around. There’s so much need out there, so many dreams out there. Everybody has amazing things to offer the world. I really believe that if you’re not doing your part, we’re missing out on you.”⠀ _⠀ @jessdahl_ is a women who does. From confounding @_thebeyondproject to her recent new endeavor @wholenessjourney , Jess has consistently found new ways to use her love for wellness and beauty to equip people all over the world with tools for personal transformation and wholeness. ⠀ _⠀ Read her story as part of our #WomenWhoDo series on the blog! Check out our Instagram story to read 🙌🏽 _⠀ #dressember⠀ #itsbiggerthanadress⠀ #youcandoanythinginadress⠀ #endslavery
Sex tourism is defined as “traveling to another country or community to engage in sexual acts.” ⠀ _⠀ We just finished our #dressummer book club where we read the story of a young girl named Lakshmi who is trafficked from Nepal to India for sex work. In some areas of the world it is common to see underaged girls become the main lure of sex tourism. We believe that this should NOT be normal. Children are not tourist attractions. ⠀ _⠀ Take a stand and raise your voice alongside thousands this winter by donning a dress or tie to fight back against modern slavery 💛 Find out more through the link in our bio. _ #endsextourism⠀ #endchildexploitation⠀ #untilallarefree⠀ #dressember
💛📚 Thank you to all who have read along with us for our #Dressummer book club! Join us today on Instagram Live at 5pm ET/2pm PT for a book chat with @blythehill and @definitelyra! (It's okay if you haven't read the book! 😉) We're touching on the power of fiction to help us understand hard issues, the experience of reading from Lakshmi's perspective, and what we can do next. See you then! #itsbiggerthanadress #youcandoanythinginadress
We’re going live — Instagram Live that is. Join #Dressember founder @blythehill & advocate @definitelyra on August 7th at 2 pm PST for our final #Dressummer Book Club discussion. We’ll be digging into the book “SOLD” by Patricia McCormick and reflecting on what Lakshmi’s story can teach us about the reality of modern slavery. _ Whether you’ve read the book or plan on reading the book, we hope you’ll join us and add in your own experience in the comments! _ #itsbiggerthanadress #endhumantrafficking #endmoderndayslavery #untilallarefree
Chinese flute connoisseur and social enterprise babe, Joyce Tang truly embodies a #WomanWhoDoes. In 2015, she co-founded @bathingbeauteas — a company selling unique tea bath blends crafted from local Seattle ingredients. As part of empowering women to live their story, Bathing Beauteas partners with local non profits and has led survivors in job skills training and calligraphy workshops! ⠀ _⠀ “I think it’s really important in life that as we make big decisions, we see them as experiments. Don’t avoid taking risks just because it might lead down the wrong path,” Joyce told us. Hear more about her innovative idea on the blog!⠀ _⠀ #dressember⠀ #itsbiggerthanadress⠀ #untilallarefree⠀ #WomenWhoDo
 
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