BU SAHT's Mission
Right now, more than 100,000 American children — sisters and friends, like yours and mine — are trapped under the violent control of a trafficker/pimp and the men who purchase them.
Each year, more than 2 million children are exploited in the global commercial sex trade. (UNICEF)
As BU Students Against Human Trafficking, our mission is to raise awareness of the plight of these women and girls both in the US and internationally by hosting speakers and conducting fundraisers to support humanitarian organizations who aid victims all over the world. The goal of these organizations is to empower women and girls by providing better educational opportunities and financial assistance through agencies such as the Grameen Bank or Somaly Mam.
It is not enough to feel outrage or pity for these victims. Many women and children have been rescued or prevented from being enslaved in brothels thanks to organizations who are dedicated to their missions. We at BU are ready to do our part in assisting these organizations.