About the Students
International Baccalaureate (I.B.) seniors at J.R. Tucker high school, Celie Ma and Tanvi Kohli wanted to find a unique way to fuse their love for running and their dedication to helping their community. As a part of the I.B. program, they have an 18 month project to complete and decided this was the perfect chance to fulfill this goal and create the Red Light 5k. Both are cross country runners at their school and are involved in community service projects.
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About the Cause
Victims of labor trafficking are often subject to physical and sexual violence, isolation, inadequate food and no access to healthcare.
At the moment, human trafficking is considered a highly profitable industry because of the high demand and low risk associated with it. Lack of community awareness around the issue, comprehensive legislation, victim identification, resources and aftercare for victims are all factors that make the industry relatively low risk for traffickers.
At the moment, human trafficking is considered a highly profitable industry because of the high demand and low risk associated with it. Lack of community awareness around the issue, comprehensive legislation, victim identification, resources and aftercare for victims are all factors that make the industry relatively low risk for traffickers.
Gray Haven Project |
Gray Haven operates in Central Virginia’s first non-residential facility specifically designed to meet the needs of human trafficking victims. Human trafficking is complex and requires a comprehensive array of restorative services. The Gray Haven Project uses their donations for: comprehensive care, counseling, immediate shelter, food, clothing, and immediate response to human trafficking case.
For more information about the Gray Haven project please visit their website. |