At IJM, we believe that everyone deserves to live in freedom, so we’ve set our sights on eradicating modern-day slavery and violent oppression of the poor. But this is a big goal – so big, it will require all of us. That’s why, this summer, we’re launching Stop Injustice: 5 Weeks for Freedom—IJM’s biggest campaign ever.
15 ordinary people will give up 5 weeks of their lives, cycling 1800 miles of the Underground Railroad with one extraordinary goal: To bring hope to 27 million people waiting for justice.
The team will ride from June 28 to July 30, inviting people to join the fight for freedom online and at events along their route—from churches to concerts to Major League Baseball games. Their journey concludes on July 30 in Buffalo, NY, where we’ll invite 1 million people around the world to join IJM’s second annual Weekend to End Slavery.
Together, we can start a movement. Here’s how you can help!
- Spread the word: In anticipation of June 28, we hope you will help us raise awareness by telling your friends. (Check out the cool social-media sharing options on our campaign site.)
- Plan to participate: Whether you have a few minutes or a few hours give, there is a way for everyone to get involved in 5 Weeks for Freedom.
- Make rescue possible: We’ve set a goal to raise $1 million, so IJM’s frontline teams can continue their work to protect vulnerable people. Who will you invite to give?
Take some time to explore the site to learn more about these opportunities, meet the riders and much more. This summer’s journey on the Underground Railroad reminds us that slavery was defeated once, simply because ordinary people did what they could to join the fight. And it inspires us to believe that, together, we can defeat it again.
Will you join us?
