Dear Friend,
When ECPAT-USA began its life-saving work three decades ago, most Americans did not recognize that children were bought and sold for sex within the United States. Today, we are inundated with heartbreaking news of children - toddlers to teens - who are exploited online and in our communities. As we kick off our annual fund campaign, we invite you to join us in preventing these unconscionable crimes.
Turn your empathy into action - support ECPAT-USA.
Help us end the commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking of children.
ECPAT-USA engages young people in its child protection program. With your support, we give students tools for healthy relationships, online safety, community building, and recognition of grooming and trafficking behaviors.
During one early morning workshop, T.Z. started class protesting, “Do I have to?” and sitting off to the side. But as our educators discussed online safety, T.Z. emerged as a leader, cautioning classmates “Never share your location while posting a story” on social media.
“You know, you have made me think... it is not ok to share
certain information or pictures [online] with others,
including my boyfriend.”
- S.G., ECPAT-USA youth workshop participant
ECPAT-USA’s peer-to-peer interactions and facilitated workshops help protect kids, reducing their vulnerability to sex traffickers and online sexual abuse materials. Our free, multilingual trainings and online safety guides give schools, parents, and guardians critical skills for online privacy and the tough conversations that protect kids. Our goal: help protect every kid, in every school.
The Need is Urgent - Make Your Gift by December 31.
Our work protecting children like S.G., T.Z., and their classmates takes place in schools and communities, on Capitol Hill, and through private sector partnerships. It is possible only with your support. Please make your gift today by visiting us at www.ecpatusa.org/donate.
Together, we can create a world where no child is bought, sold, or used for sex.
With gratitude,
