On August 2nd over 45 men, women and children participated in the first Brisbane Freedom climb. Climbers met at the base of Mount Gravatt and followed the balloon trail that led to the top, to raise funds and awareness for the 27 million women and children caught in slavery, human trafficking and exploitation.
Each climber carried a story of a child or woman affected by issues of oppression and many talked about the issues as they climbed. On arrival at the top of Mount Gravatt climbers were encouraged to write the word ‘FREED’ across their paper.
Overlooking Brisbane city, participants heard a little about the plight of some of the terrible situations affecting millions of women and children around the world. They were encouraged to continue making a difference by following on Facebook receiving prayer updates and connecting with other Freedom Climb events.
Almost $4,000 was raised to equip tailor-training centres in India so women can learn skills enabling them to earn an income and therefore have a future providing greater prospects for the next generation. Many learned – some for the first time – about the tragedy of modern day slavery. They also learnt that they CAN be part of the answer.
Slavery, exploitation and human trafficking – many people think these were a problem from years ago and now exist only in history books or epic films of former times. The sad truth is that slavery, exploitation and trafficking are a huge problem today, with estimates that more than 27 million people are enslaved today. Freedom Climb brings hope and transforms the lives of women and children who are exploited, enslaved and trafficked. Raising funds and awareness is done by climbing, as a symbolic gesture of those who cannot climb out of their circumstances on their own. Climbs and events are gaining global momentum as people join us to raise awareness and financial support.
Thank you to all who came, those who climbed, those who partnered and those who sponsored.
To find out more about Freedom Climb, upcoming climbs and how you can be part of making a difference, check our Freedom Climb Website, facebook page or contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
