The above photo was taken from a prayer vigil held in 2019.

In Kentucky, where the Motherhouse of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth is located, the issue of human trafficking has made recent news headlines. A new article in The Record calls prevention the key to curbing human trafficking. The article highlights the work of the Bakhita Empowerment Initiative, an anti-trafficking program of Catholic Charities of Louisville. It emphasizes the need to address the root causes of trafficking, including poverty, racism, and homelessness, in order to make a real impact in preventing it.

The PATH Coalition of Kentucky, founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Ursuline Sisters of Louisville, and the Dominican Sisters of Peace, also stresses the importance of education in realizing the role everyone plays in labor trafficking and the need to understand the origin of products.

The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls around the world. Sisters work tirelessly to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls, including trafficking, sexual exploitation, and other types of violence. The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth believe that all women and girls have the right to live free from violence and exploitation and are working to create a world where this is a reality.

One of the ways that the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth is working to eliminate violence against women and girls is through education and awareness campaigns. In six countries, the Congregation is working to educate communities about the dangers of trafficking and exploitation and to raise awareness about the issue. This education and awareness work is helping to empower women and girls, as well as the communities in which they live, to take action to prevent violence against women and girls.

Globally, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth is also working to provide services to women and girls who have been affected by violence. This includes providing shelter, counseling, and other forms of support to women and girls who have been trafficked or exploited. The organization is also working to empower these women and girls by providing them with training and education opportunities so that they can take control of their lives and build better futures for themselves and their families.

Sisters advocate for policy changes that will help to eliminate violence against women and girls. This includes advocating for stronger laws and policies that will help to prevent trafficking and exploitation, as well as for increased resources for organizations that are working to support women and girls who have been affected by violence.

Through education, direct services, and advocacy, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth is helping to create a world where all women and girls can live free from violence and exploitation.