Do you find yourself saying, I just don't know how to help, or I just don't have time. Well activism isn't as hard as you may think, and it can be a lot of fun for adults and kids. So why not take on some sports activism. Yes, sports activism! No, I don't mean you have to be a big star and use your image to get others to act, but why not take your consciousness to the next level and incorporate into your sports and activities. Buy fair trade, use fair trade, play fair!
One such group who is taking their cause and mission to the next level is the DC Stop Modern Slavery Group, who last hosted their first annual soccer game. The game was covered along with other vital slavery free issues in the post, "Free to Play"The Fight Against Slavery Takes it to the Pitch! However the group didn't stop there, as the event was so successful that they have now made it an annual event.
The 2nd Annual Fair to Play Soccer game will hit the DC Mall tomorrow, Saturday July 25th at 11:00am, so come out and join them on the pitch, cheer on the slave free team or just watch and have fun.
However Stop Modern Slavery's sports activism doesn't stop there as they are also planing to host their first annual volleyball match later this year.
Last years Stop Modern Slavery Organizer Becky Bavinger, who is now working as the Country Director in India with The Emancipation Network, stated;
"That we must realize how important it is to know where our products come from, since many do involve slave labor. It is sickening that Americans have the privilege of using soccer balls, for example, that are made by child slaves, who themselves never know the meaning of "play" or "game." So we applaud everyone who comes out for the 2nd annual Free to Play soccer game!"
Please see Becky's recent article in Peace Work Magazine; Modern Day Abolition: Acting on a Moral Imperative
Get you slave fee sports balls today, and start playing fair and free!
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