If you know me at all you'll probably be quite surprised to hear that I've set myself a cycling challenge. I can assure you, none of you will be more surprised than I am! Do take a minute to read about the amazing work being done by International Justice Mission. If you feel inspired by what they do, or are tickled at the thought of me dusting off my bike and donning a pair of cycling shorts, then please donate.

Slavery and human trafficking still exist all over the world. Many people believe slavery ended long ago, but this couldn't be further from the truth. There are more people being enslaved and trafficked today than ever before. 

International Justice Mission are the largest international anti-slavery organisation in the world. This includes undercover investigators, lawyers, social workers, advocates, and volunteers. 

IJM's model to end slavery has three main parts:

To Rescue and Restore: They find enslaved or trafficked people, bring them to safety, and walk alongside them until they are restored.  

Prosecute Slave Owners: They relentlessly pursue justice in court. IJM ensures that traffickers, rapists, and other criminals go to jail so that they cannot abuse, exploit, or enslave others.

Strengthen Justice Systems: They provide training, mentoring and support to police, judges and other community leaders, to slow down and stop the cycle of violence. As laws are enforced the business of trafficking and slavery becomes unprofitable for slave owners.

What I'm doing is just a drop in the ocean, but IJM believes that every pound raised strengthens the fight against slavery and injustice. Rescue starts with you.