You can do anything in a dress
 
 
 

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

 
 

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:

 
 
how-it-works-v4-transparent.png
 
robinseggbackground.jpg

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

Collaboration Competition. + Human trafficking is a complex global issue. No single organization can take that on alone which is why we partner with 12 organizations working in different areas around the world to dismantle modern slavery from every angle. Each organization plays a vital role and we can provide the resources to make sure their work continues. + We have 11 days left in our campaign to raise the funds that enable our grant partners to do the valuable work that they do. Give a financial gift today at: https://www.dressember2018.org/ + Check out some of our grant partners; @ijm @a21 @thorn @castlosangeles @love146 @mcmahonryancac @savinginnocence @youthsparkinc @restorenyc @olive.crest
"I march because women are incarcerated when they’re the victims. #cyntoiabrown I march because 300,000 female college students are raped every year and 81% of women have experienced sexual harassment. #timesup #metoo I march because women are bought and sold like properties. #dressember I march because my daughters deserve better." - @florameetsfaunaphoto + “Feminism is the radical notion that women are human beings.” #womenswave #dressember #itsbiggerthanadress #endhumantrafficking #endslavery
"We march to support and inspire each other and the nation to celebrate, honor and protect our diversity, freedom and human rights. We gather in community to find healing and strength through civility, and compassion." + Did you participate in a march this weekend? Tell us where 👇 + #womensmarch #dressember #itsbiggerthanadress #empowerwomen #untilallarefree
What are you marching for? + If you're marching in Los Angeles, come find the Dressember team at the community partner booths at the end of the march route (on Broadway). We'd love to say hi! 📷: @travelwithavisa #TruthToPower, #wmla2019 #MeetMeAtTheMarch
#youcandoanythinginadress like teach a BodyPump class 💪🏽 + When @kellyhonea reached half of her Dressember goal, she fulfilled her promise to wear her prom dress to teach BodyPump. + “I posted a video of my thoughts in this dress on the way to the gym, and I had to quit recording because I was getting too emotional. Your Giving helps fund highly important groups that are working to prevent rescue, and provide aftercare for victims. Thank you.” + #dressember #itsbiggerthanadress #endhumantrafficking #endslavery
One sign of human trafficking that might seem obvious but could be overlooked is a person not being allowed to go into public alone. Traffickers often will prohibit their victims from going out into public by themselves for fear they will seek help, or escape from their control. Often the victim will not have a logical reason for why they are unable to http://leave. _ Spot trafficking, stop trafficking. If you suspect someone is a victim of human trafficking, contact 1-888-373-7888 or send a message to 233733. Reporting is available 24/7 and all reports are confidential. _ #dressember #itsbiggerthanadress #endslavery #untilallarefree #knowthesigns #humantraffickingawarenessmonth
Who doesn't love a wine & paint night?! _ There is still time to plan a painting party event to raise funds for Dressember. Here are some tips to making your painting party a success! 1. Reach out to your local craft store to see if they'll donate canvases and painting products. You'll need paint brushes, acrylic paint, and one canvas for each person. 2. Find a youtube painting tutorial to project on the wall to lead your guests through the painting. Snacks & wine highly recommended here. 3. Charge an entry fee with all donations going back to your Dressember fundraising page. _ Your friends will leave with a memorable keepsake and you'll be one step closer to reaching your fundraising goal! 📸: @heidimusolff
Introducing a new collab item with @showyourcourage_ just in time for the 2019 Women’s March. + This scarf design represents the journey of the survivor. Once enslaved, the journey to freedom looks different for everyone represented by the length of the straight yellow line. The ultimate destination is a colorful and exciting future/ultimate freedom. + Grab yours at the @wmnsmarchla or find these online at showyourcourage.com starting this Saturday. 💛 + #meetmeatthemarch #womensmarch #dressember #itsbiggerthanadress
You're in good company here. _ The Dressember community is unlike any other community we've witnessed. We come from all over the world. We grew up in different cultures and we hold many differing opinions. We might vote different, speak different, and look different, but we unite under our belief that people are more important than products, and that people are worthy of dignity. If you're new here -- welcome. You are in good company. _ #dressember #itsbiggerthanadress #endslavery #untilallarefree #endhumantrafficking
Can you spare some change to make change? + We're pushing hard to our new $2.5 million goal. In order to get there it's going to take all of us doing the little that we can. Whether it is in your budget to give $5 or $500, every little bit helps us create real change for survivors of human trafficking and those still in trafficking situations around the world. It could be as simple as skipping a meal out or passing on a new pair of shoes to create a new pathway for someone who deserves to know freedom. + 📸: @asherland
 
yellowbackground.jpg