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Today I have the honor of introducing you to an organization that is doing amazing things for women all around the world.  Fashion can be a very “self-centered” industry and I believe it’s so important to take a step back and realize how fortunate we are & to reach out to those in need.  My personal goal is to do this more often here on PPF, because I began this site to help other women…and because I never want it to become all about me.



 Did you know?  More than 800,000 people are trafficked every year (some right here in the US, including girls as young as age 5) and sex trafficking is the #2 largest source of profits for international organized crime…second only to drugs.  iSanctuary (stands for International Sanctuary) is a company that helps women who are survivors of human trafficking.  Their goal is to end the cycle by providing self-sufficiency options for girls who are rescued from these horrifying situations.


 Since it’s inception in 2007, iSanctuary has employed over 200 women & has provided them with a safe place where they can earn a living & reintegrate into society.  “When a young woman walks through the door at International Sanctuary, the label of “trafficked victim” is removed and she is immediately treated as an individual.”  


Each item of jewelry on their site is hand-made from a trafficking survivor.  When they sent me this bracelet & earrings, I literally cried as I read the label attached to each piece, which was signed by the girl who made them.  Not only is the jewelry beautiful & unique, but every single purchase made helps benefit these young women who have had their lives nearly destroyed from being sold into slavery.  

I personally can’t think of a more worthy cause or a better gift to give.  Take a look at the pieces on their site (I’m loving this statement necklace, this stone bracelet & this cutout cuff) and read more about the great work they are doing here.

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Comments

  3. Amy says

    What a great cause! I definitely think that things like this are great for the fashion industry. I know I am a lot more willing to spend more money on something that goes towards a good cause. I love that necklace!

    xo,
    Amy
    itwasloveat.blogspot.com

  13. sarahsreallife says

    Thanks so much for introducing us to this cause (although it's not hard to catch our attention with pretty jewelry). These would make great, meaningful gifts too. AHEM, hear that everyone?! The holidays will be here before you know it!!!!

    Sarah's Real Life

  15. Alyson says

    absolutely love the beautiful pieces, the meaning behind them and that you took the time to share this with readers. These reminders are so important.

  18. huongie says

    Thank you SO much for sharing this great organization. Definitely will be looking into them soon for sure. You look beautiful as always!

  30. rdelayo says

    I really enjoy your blog! I just finished a very good but heart wrenching book (although ficton) on this topic… A Walk Across the Sun by Corban Addison…I highly recommend it. Also, check out the site of Elegantees.com. This company is doing incredible things to help…with lovely, high quality clothing.

  31. Gigi says

    I think a lot of people assume that human trafficing is something that happens overseas or in other countries,not in the US or Canada. I'm glad you are sharing and shedding light to such a meaningful cause.

    Gigi xoxx

  32. Tiffany M* says

    First- these photos of you are absolutely stunning! You look gorgeous.

    Second-love this company and what they are doing for woman. It's great to know that there are people out there trying to help people in unfortunate situations better themselves. Truly empowering!
    beijos,
    Tiffany
    http://www.beijostiffany.com

  38. Marissa at Style Cusp says

    You look absolutely beautiful in these photos! Such a simple outfit with little to no accessories, yet it looks so pulled together. Bravo 🙂

    Trafficking is an "industry" that has always intrigued me and I've always been interested to learn about it's tragedy. It's so terrible that we have it right in our own backyards here, more than we even know.

  48. ssprings says

    I teach 8th graders and touching their lives through literacy is difficult. There is one book, however, that gets the attention of both boys and girls every year…Sold, by Patricia McCormick. The story of a young girl who is sold into the sex trade industry by her stepfather is one that gets under the students' skin and really makes them think. I am now planning to add a spark of total reality to the book by introducing the iSanctuary website and making sure the kids know that this is a REAL issue…not just something in a book.

    thespringsspot.blogspot.com