Take on the Challenge

Our small, consistent actions have the power to change the world. Take the pledge to wear a dress or tie every day in December!

The Power of Awareness

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Why Dresses?

To many people, dresses represent fragility, weakness, and inequality. We believe it is time to reclaim them.

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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

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Today's Grant Partner Intro: @love146
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We are so excited to partner with Love146 for the first time this year to help strengthen their US Survivor Care Program. This is an ongoing program that provides holistic care for survivors of child trafficking. At Love 146, they work with children for the long haul — never closing a case. In addition to long-term services, Love146's Survivor Care has a Rapid Response program for children at high risk of trafficking that provides information and safety planning for the dangers they could be facing. Some of these youth end up in Love146’s long-term care, but for those who don’t, Rapid Responses help ensure they have information and resources to help protect them! We believe part of fighting human trafficking is supporting survivors in the aftermath of trauma. You can check out more of the restorative work that Love146 is doing on their blog feature today!
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Itching to clear out your closet but not sure where to start? Try doing a clothing drive with your Dressember team, and then organizing a rummage sale to fundraise for Dressember 2018! Invite friends, family, and other members of your community to check out the clothing donations, almost like your own little thrift store! Not only are you simplifying your wardrobe, but you are reducing waste by reselling any items you would have thrown away. Going even further, upcycling items and thrifting is a great way to engage in ethical fashion, because you know you are not purchasing from brands that use exploitative labor practices. After the sale is over you can donate any leftover clothes to a local thrift store or nonprofit that provides clothes to people in need. When all is said and done, you'll have fun-raised more for Dressember, supported a local organization, and maybe you'll find a few new dresses of your own for this coming December!
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The internet has made it easier than ever for kids to be bought and sold online. Our grant partner, @thorn is on a mission to build technology that defends children online. Their Spotlight tool was able to detect a young girl trafficked in San Diego. They connected her with a detective who made the 6 hour trip to connect with her in person and ensure she made it home to Arizona. Here is a text she shared about her experience:
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"Once we were in the air and for the first time in a long time I took a deep breath of relief. I was safe and I was going home. When the plane got to Arizona and I stepped off…I vowed to myself that I would never let someone hurt me like that again."
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Read the full text on the Dressember blog and decide today that you're going to join the Dressember 2018 style challenge to make a difference for young girls and women all over the world who are in trafficking situations.
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Southern California -- We'll be at @freedomnightgala on November 3rd. We'd love to see you there. This gala will benefit @ijm 's work around the world. We'll hear an informative presentation from the Cyber Safety Specialist at @facebook and hear from a lead investigator at IJM. You can take $10 off ticket prices with the code DRESSEMBER. Learn more at http://freedomnightgala.com
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DRESSEMBER FAQ: Do you hate wearing dresses or ties? We say that is a GREAT reason to wear a dress or tie the 31 days of December. Dressember is about getting out of your comfort zone and giving up a small bit of your freedom to choose what you wear to advocate for the freedom of those who don't have the power to make choices for themselves. Register through the link in our bio.
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Another great way you can help however, is to donate to a friend and help them fundraise! No matter where you are or what you have there is a role for you to play in the fight to end trafficking!
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Over $10K raised! Can you all believe that in just a few weeks we have come together with our best dress forward in our fight to end slavery? We are excited for the months to come and the impact we will make together! Let's make this our best #Dressember yet!
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📷: @photography.mcfarlane
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This past Spring through our #youcandoanythinginadress 5k, we were able to support @castla 's Transition Age Youth Program. We're excited to share that this year we have accepted Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking (CAST) as a 2018/2019 Grant Partner. That means your advocacy with #Dressember2018 will benefit their amazing work and the work of 11 other organizations. Read on the blog today about what this grant will specifically fund.
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We know that life can be overwhelming sometimes and worry can keep us from whimsy. So be sure to pause today and take some time to rest and recharge. We believe in you, sister.
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Over $10K raised! Can you all believe that in just two weeks we have come together with our best dress forward in our fight to end slavery? We are excited for the months to come and the impact we will make together! Let's make this our best #Dressember yet!
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📸: @photography.mcfarlane
Necklace by: @noondaycollection
Dress designed by: @mrsannaptak
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Remember the beauty in the world 🌸
It is easy to forget the good while fighting the bad, especially when it is something as bad as human trafficking. But in order to keep fighting we have to take in the beauty and good in the world as a reminder of what we are fighting for. What keeps your head up on the hard days? Tell us below!
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📸: @itsnothouitsme