Big things are ahead for A21 and our city!
After successfully hosting the Walk for Freedom in Secunda for three consecutive years, we have witnessed firsthand the incredible power of raising awareness and transforming it into meaningful action. Each year, countless community members have come together—walking, sharing, volunteering, and partnering—to shine a spotlight on the urgent issue of human trafficking in our local community. We are deeply grateful for the support and dedication we’ve received from everyone involved.

This year, although the approach will be different, our core mission remains unchanged: to continue raising awareness and inspire action that can bring about real change.

“In Secunda, we, as the A-Team Secunda, are partnering with the Bulletin to further this mission by hosting a screening of the Global Freedom Summit this Saturday, 11 October 2025, on the Bulletin Facebook page. This event is a vital opportunity for our community to come together virtually and learn how we can contribute to ending human trafficking and protecting vulnerable children. We invite everyone to be part of this important initiative,” Said Nadia Heyns.

One of the most pressing issues highlighted at this year’s summit is online child exploitation—a subject that has taken on new urgency in our increasingly digital world. Nadia Heyns, a passionate advocate, emphasises, “Today, playgrounds are digital. This is where kids spend a lot of their time. This is where strangers gain access and where exploitation begins. Quietly. Invisibly. Behind the scenes.”

Digital platforms, while offering amazing opportunities for learning and connection, also pose significant risks for children and teenagers. Strangers can exploit these online spaces to gain access unknown to parents and guardians, often with devastating consequences. It’s crucial for parents, teachers, and communities to understand what these digital playgrounds offer and how to better safeguard our children.

Change begins with individuals taking proactive steps. The summit aims to equip viewers with knowledge, tools, and resources to recognise the signs of online exploitation and to foster safer environments for children both online and offline. Whether you have participated in previous awareness events or are learning about this issue for the first time, your involvement can make a difference.

We encourage everyone to join us in turning awareness into meaningful action. As a community, we can work together to ensure that every man, woman, and child is free from the horrors of human trafficking and exploitation.

Let’s stand united in this movement—until every man, woman, and child is free.

What is the Global Freedom Summit?

The Global Freedom Summit is a powerful event designed to raise awareness about human trafficking and equip communities to take action.

This hybrid experience combines the accessibility of online events with the power of in-person gatherings. Through this format, we hope more people than ever before will have the opportunity to understand the reality of exploitation, protect themselves and their loved ones, and safeguard their communities.

Event Details:
2025 Global Freedom Summit Broadcast
Date: Saturday, 11 October 2025
Location: Facebook – The Bulletin Page
Watch the broadcast here: https://youtu.be/jiEKsjsKvns?si=ASMCzLzXtiA9pp39

You can also visit the A21 page and register: https://www.a21.org/content/global-freedom-summit-2025/gwonpk?permcode=gwonpk

We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for partnering with us and spreading the word. Your support is essential in creating a safer and more aware community. If you have any questions or would like to know more about how you can help, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Together, we can make a difference. Together, we can end human trafficking.