Being a runner, I was kinda curious when I heard of a RAT RACE that will be held on March 13, 2011 at MCKINLEY HILL. Together with other blogger/runner, I was invited last friday, March 11, 20 11 at MARIO's KITCHEN for the discussion regarding the RAT RACE by ZONTA of Makati Ayala. There I found out that RAT means RUN AGAINST TRAFFICKING ( and not just an ordinary trafficking but HUMAN Trafficking.)
A commencing activity for the Commitment Week, the RAT Race aims to create awareness on the issue of the human trafficking by mobilizing the public to run for a cause, All proceeds of the RAT Race will support the anti-trafficking programs of the VISAYAN FORUM Foundation and the educational program and services of ZONTA Ayala Makati, a local chapter of Zonta International which is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide
For more information about the Visayan Forum Foundation:
MS.VICKY ABRAHAM- President of ZONTA CLUB Makati-Ayala
I was so shock as to what Ms. Vicky share with the group, I can't imagine what kind of ordeal the victims of Human Trafficking go through. Human trafficking is a modern day slavery. Traffickers prey on the weak and the poor, luring them with false promises. Over 12 million adults and children are victim of forced labor, sexual explotations bonded labor and forced prostitution. Most of the victims are 18 to 24 years and at least a middle level education. I watched this kind of story in movies and never thought that it really happen. Thank God there are still people who cares about it and to think that this people belong to the upper class of the society.
Kassy Pajarillo
Thank you for inviting us and sharing to us this endeavor of yours. In behalf of Ms. Kassy, If you have any donations such as clothing or anything that you think you could spare for the beneficiaries of Visayan Forum Foundation. Please contact her at twitter ( @runaholickassy)
MARIO's KITCHEN provided the scrumptious cuisine
BREAD STICK |
CALLOS |
PAELLA 1 |
PAELLA 2 |
KARE-KARE |
Participants of the Event Bloggers/Runner |
Running is not just for health
Runninng is not just for fun
RUN AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Watch out for my updates regarding the RAT RACE
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