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Follow on Google News | Start Freedom project completed at Broughton High School.Soroptimist International of Raleigh, NC and Woman's Club of Raleigh helped to fund the week long program, Start Freedom, to teach high schools students what human trafficking is, and how they can help to stop it.
This important program was made available by Soroptimist International of Raleigh, NC using grants from The Woman's club of Raleigh and IBM. Start Freedom is part of Raleigh Soroptimists’ The plan for the Start Freedom pilot is to expand to other Wake County Public schools and youth advocacy organizations in the community. The pilot workbook would be available as a tool for them to use to initiate the additional Start Freedom campaigns. The Woman’s Club of Raleigh and Soroptimist International of Raleigh, NC could serve as facilitators to engage the volunteers and organizations serving youth in order to initiate the campaigns. # # # Soroptimist International of Raleigh, NC Founded in 1921, Soroptimist is an international volunteer organization of business and professional women. The name, Soroptimist, means "Best for Women." The mission of Soroptimist is to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. Soroptimist International of Raleigh, NC, chartered in 1987, is a 501(c)(3) organization solely run and operated by volunteers. Locally, Soroptimist is focused on helping women achieve economic independence, ending domestic violence against women and girls, and their Triangle Women of Distinction Awards. For more information on ways to help, how to donate or how to come a volunteer, and/or become a member, visit www.soroptimistraleigh.org. End
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