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During February’s Super Bowl in Texas, much attention was given to the issue of potential human trafficking concerns related to the event. A local task force, including friends of mine, were deeply involved in the fight to crack down against sexual exploitation during this time period. However, another related effort at the Texas state level…

Be inspired today… +++   +++ DILLON BURROUGHS is an author, activist, and co-founder of Activist Faith. Dillon served in Haiti following the epic 2010 earthquake and has investigated modern slavery in the US and internationally. His books include Undefending Christianity, Not in My Town (with Charles J. Powell), and Thirst No More (October). Discover…

If you’ve never heard of an organization called Joni and Friends, you are truly missing out. The premiere disability ministry in our nation, Joni and Friends provides a powerful example of how Christians are called to show love in practical ways to those with disabilities. My favorite program they lead is called “Wheels for the…

Activist Faith co-founder, pastor, and author Daniel Darling recently posted a great article on a group called Three Avocados who are changing the world through one of my favorite things–coffee. Read and be inspired as you find your own creative ways to change the world! -Dillon +++ When you think of all the social need…

Back on March 15th, I posted a petition to help remove the delay of text donation funds to Japan’s earthquake and tsunami victims. Over 40,000 people had signed it within 24 hours. As of now, over 66,000 have joined the petition. PLUS, there is now good news to report. Change.org, the group hosting the petition,…

My friends at Bread for the World announce their upcoming event in D.C. Go if you can, but more importantly, help spread their message of making a difference in the lives of those who hunger. Thanks! -Dillon +++ Tuesday, April 05, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Christian Activists to ‘Change the Politics of Hunger’ at Bread…

Plan USA is asking 25,000 people to join them in a petition to stand against child marriage. When children as young as 8 years old are forced into marriage, it’s time to speak out. The text of the petition is below. Here is the LINK to join today. Thanks for helping change the world! PETITION…

Social change website Change.org reported today that FTD has become the first major US florist to adopt fair trade policies for its flowers. Why is this a big deal? Approximately 80 percent of cut flowers sold in America are imported. Fair trade certification helps guarantee no slave labor was involved in their making or harvesting…

What Would Jesus Cut? Congress is considering a budget plan that would make a 9 percent cut in discretionary spending while giving a 2 percent increase for military spending. This would be devastating for domestic programs that provide basic nutrition, health, and opportunity to poor children and international aid programs that save lives every day.…

Every wonder if what you do makes a difference? I was having one of those moments this week. Then I browsed through some of my messages from the past few days. There I saw: -An 8th grader who contacted me for information on how to end modern slavery. -A friend whose church raised money to…
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