This global pandemic is affecting everyone. And as is often the case in desperate times, the most disadvantaged individuals tend to bear the brunt of it.
It's no secret that victims of the sex industry are already among the most vulnerable members of our society, and this pandemic has only created greater challenges for them in getting crucial needs met.
Today, we’re joining non-profits and organizations around the world who are celebrating #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.
If you’re one of the many compassionate people asking “How can I assist those in great need?” then today is your time to make an impact!
Here are three ways your gift today will help support and sustain lives in the wake of the coronavirus:
1. Funds for Survivor Relief
We're allocating a set of funds specifically for survivor relief, which will help women and girls who've been trafficked and exploited in the sex industry. These funds will be used to meet crucial needs like housing, groceries, household necessities, and services for emotional support.
2. COVID Care Packages
For the past few weeks our outreach team has been connecting with women currently exploited in the sex industry, personally delivering care packages filled with high quality beauty/hygiene products and a grocery store gift card, and providing options to exit a life of exploitation. The response has been very positive and our team will continue to reach out to them with resources and offer assistance through a new mentorship support group we are launching.
3. Fight to Shut Down Pornhub
In February, Exodus Cry launched a campaign to hold Pornhub accountable for enabling and profiting off of the mass sex-trafficking and exploitation of women and minors. While our petition to shut them down has reached 860,000+ signatures, and governments are beginning to call for action, Pornhub has offered its premium subscription for free worldwide to capitalize on global stay-at-home orders.
With a massive increase in their site use around the world, it's more important than ever that we keep the pressure on to hold Pornhub accountable and shut them down. Your gift will help to sustain this fight in strength.
Will you join us in fighting the harmful ripple effects of COVID-19 in the lives of sex industry victims and survivors?
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