'Women hold up half the sky.."

I had never heard that Chinese Proverb before.

But I am glad I did.  

I just recently finished reading a book called "Half the Sky" where I first learned of this Proverb...and this wasn't the only thing I learned from this gut wrenching, heart breaking, eye opening work by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn.

This book gives personal stories mixed with mind boggling statistics that leave the reader bewildered and ready to spring into action.  "Half the Sky" gives detailed ways any one person can help, and urges organizations to band together whenever possible; and rally behind organizations already put into place by women surviving there...and slowly working towards change.

PBS is also airing a Documentary based on the Book on October 1st and 2nd.  Check out their website for more information.

I HIGHLY recommend this book.  You can buy it here, now.  Getting the conversation started is half the battle...

so let's get going.

*A social justice book club/discussion group is in the works by myself and Susan, Director of Be Free Ministries...please stay tuned for details.*

While you are waiting for your book check out these events happening...or consider hosting a screening of the Sex + Money film for a group of people you know.  No group too small or too big; please contact Be Free Ministries for more information!!

Check out Be Free Ministries Facebook page for more details on this amazing event benefiting Be Free Ministries and Bethany International Ministries!

Host a screening.  Let's get ourselves and our communities educated.

Sex + Money Film.

As always. Thanks for stopping by.

Always Trust.

Proverbs 56:3

P.

Thank you to....

EVERYONE who came out to support Be Free Ministries and Tapestry International at the Screaming in the Silence event this past Tuesday.  

A big Thank You as well to Coffea Roasterie for providing exceptional, and remarkably fast, service during the event; donating all the proceeds from the beverages purchased to the cause!!

Thank you as well to ALL the artists, photographers, jewelry designers, cosmetologists, and many, many, many, more for not only giving your time to these amazing causes; but an incredible gift of time, talent, and love displayed in each of your pieces.  

Each guest who attended deserves a warm thank you as well.  Every one of you is a vital piece in both of these causes and getting our communities educated.  Take what you learned and tell your friends, co-workers, family members, and anyone who will listen!! We can not even begin to fix these issues in our community without first, acknowledging that there is indeed a problem.  




For more information on the evening there click HERE to see a short video and read what The Argus Leader had to say about the event!

DIDN'T MAKE IT TO THE SCREAMING IN THE SILENCE EVENT?

Check out the events below and make sure you check out Be Free Ministries Facebook Page for more upcoming events!!

Get your bike.
Get your tennis shoes.
Get your family.
Get your friends.
Get ready.

You will not want to miss this event!!  Something for everyone Saturday July 28th!!!

CAN'T MAKE IT TO ONE OF THE EVENTS...CREATE YOUR OWN EVENT!

Host a showing of the documentary Sex + Money.  Watch the trailer just above.  Get a huge group, or just a small gathering of friends.  Education is KEY when it comes to starting our fight with Sex Trafficking in our communities....contact Be Free Ministries for a FREE showing today.  We look forward to hearing from you.

Always Trust. Psalm 56:3

P.

Get your tennis shoes, your bike, and get moving....for Be Free!

There is another event coming up for Be Free Ministries!

Be Free is partnering with Bethany International to host a 

Walk. Run. Bike. Against Human Trafficking.

The start/end location is to be determined and will be announced shortly.

The event starts on Saturday, July 28th at 8:00 a.m.

To register to ride/run/walk or to sign up to help email

ride_run_BeFree58@ymail.com

Keep following Be Free's Facebook page for all the event information!

See you there!

Always Trusting.

Polly