Eradicating Human Trafficking

ERADICATING HUMAN TRAFFICKING

 

In 2021, three local Rotary Clubs joined forces to form this “Eradicating Human Trafficking” Committee:

  • Rotary Club of Guelph South

  • Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium

  • Rotary Club of Guelph

It's purpose has been to raise awareness about the scourge of human trafficking through presentations, garden signs, annual flag-raising at City Hall, publishing a quarterly newsletter, etc.

Here is a brief summary of this committee's activities in the years 2021-2026:

  • Started with the Guelph South Club after hearing from Luisa of Elora House.
  • Organized an online series on September 28,2022 with a panel, including Karly Church
  • On October 26 held another meeting on zoom with Major Rachel Lamont (Salvation Army as speaker)
  • On November 30 held third meeting in the series with representatives from Rotary Clubs in Texas and Thailand
  • Organized a collection of items through the Bargains Group – like a wedding registry – people purchased items for Elora House and received a tax receipt – we called it Rotary Cares
  • Held two movie nights at The Bookshelf, with speakers after the movie
  • Installed a camera at Duff’s Church to monitor what was happening in their parking lot (close to 401)
  • Designed and distributed yard signs, with 57 people signed up
  • Created and distributed bookmark
  • Held Flag Raising at City Hall each year, with Mayor and other speakers in attendance.
  • Held a community meeting at Salvation Army Citadel with panel of three people, including Vicki Olatundun – 50 people in attendance
  • Held a community meeting at All Saints Lutheran Church – October 7, 2025– with Karly Church as speaker
  • Published 5 issues of “Against Traffick”, focusing on different aspects –distributed to 170 subscribers through Constant Contact
  • Hosted meeting for high school student Bella Hamilton to share her work on communicating with parents
  • Held meetings with Guelph Police, Women in Crisis and Victims Services to discuss what we can do
     

As of 2026-2027, this Committee is reviewing its strategy on how to move forward during the next five years, aiming for greater connection and collaboration with other organizations addressing the same issue.  

Watch this space for updates …