Church of the Apostles

Move for Amirah 2023!

This Sunday, June 25

Come ready:

Plan to give generously - a basket will be available in the sanctuary

Dress comfortably

Plan to walk a few blocks in the Parish to pray for the women of Amirah and move in solidarity with them.

Read more about this event and this ministry here.

Want to donate but can't join us on the 25th? Give here.

(use 'Amirah' in drop down box)

How does our Move for Amirah end human trafficking?

Human trafficking is an enormous issue that cannot be faced alone. When many people step up and make a move to support survivors, we find strength in numbers.

Did you know that less than 1% of trafficking victims ever escape?

The primary reason is a severe lack of “exit ramps” – opportunities for the exploited to get away from their traffickers. Amirah is that exit ramp! When you support Amirah, you support a woman’s recovery process to regain her life. Soon, that 1% will be a tragic figure from a distant past."

If you'd like to Move, check out the basic info below!

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Join the "Movement" to end the cycle of exploitation and support survivors of human trafficking.

June 16 - 25, 2023

How does moving for Amirah help end human trafficking and sexual exploitation?

These are enormous issues that cannot be faced alone - but when many people step up and make a move to support survivors, we find strength in numbers!

Did you know that less than 1% of trafficking victims ever escape?

The primary reason is a severe lack of “exit ramps” – opportunities for the exploited to get away from traffickers and break cycles of exploitation. Amirah is that exit ramp! When you support Amirah, you support a woman’s recovery process to regain her life. Soon, that 1% will be a tragic figure from a distant past.

So, let’s get moving!

Here are the basics:

1) Pick Your Move: Bike, swim, walk, run, hike, or something else! Decide: Will I move solo or with a group? Pick your move, grab your gear, and join the movement!

2) Set Your Goal: Recovering from exploitation is like climbing a mountain, running a marathon, or swimming the English Channel. Basically, it is HARD and it looks different for everyone. We encourage you to pick a goal that is hard for you – 5 miles, 20 miles, or maybe 100 miles? Set a goal to complete over the Move for Amirah week, June 16-25. Pick something challenging – but make sure it's something you can handle! 

3) Set Up Your Page: You can set up your own fundraising page right here on Amirah's Mighty Cause webpage, complete with photos of you, your story, and a bit about why you chose to join the movement! Scroll back up for your own move above!

When you sign up you'll receive a Move Box with items like a branded Move for Amirah hat, athletic bib, and some goodies from us!

4) Get the Word Out: Every Mover is committed to raising at least $100 for the survivors who have escaped and are in recovery at Amirah - but you can totally go for more! For a $100 goal, you only need two friends to give $50, 4 friends to give $25, ten friends to give $10, or any combination in between.

Some basic instructions:  If you hope five people will donate, write out a list of 20 people you know who will be excited that you're Moving for Amirah and invite them to invest in your Move!

5) Get Moving: Get out there the week of June 16-25, 2023 and strive for your goals! 

Tag us in your photos @amirahinc or #moveforamirah. 

We are so excited to see what you do, Mover!