Salvation Army appeals for funds to help abandoned youngsters in Joburg
JOBURG – The Salvation Army is appealing for funds to help 220 people who were rescued from all alleged human trafficking ring.
The Salvation Army is appealing for funds to assist 220 people who were allegedly part of a human trafficking ring. They were rescued on 27 June from a house in Wonder Park, Pretoria.
The organisation is housing the victims at a safe place and is providing for the immediate needs of the large group of young people who had earlier in the day been removed from the house by the Department of Social Development.
They had allegedly been stranded by a man who had promised them jobs in exchange for a fee.
Major Carin Holmes, PR Secretary of Southern Africa Territory of The Salvation Army said, “We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of the public so far in providing us with donated items. However, we are now in need of funds to assist with their care in the next few days and in their return to their homes.”
“We appeal to the public to support us financially in this effort. They can do so either by depositing directly into our bank account or by sending an SMS with the word ‘Rescue’ to 42290. SMSes cost R30 each.”
Holmes said that this incident was a sign of the increasing desperation felt by young people especially in their efforts to find employment.
“Human trafficking is not just about sexual exploitation. It’s also about conning the vulnerable into parting with what little resources they have in the belief that they are going to find employment.”
Details: www.salvationarmy.org.za
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