The Rotary District 6000 Prevent Human Trafficking Action Team includes representatives from 15 Rotary Clubs. Four years ago, this action team was founded by Ames Rotary Club member George Belitsos. Since then, hundreds of community education and prevention programs have been implemented by the 15 clubs, creating a powerful advocacy network across the region.
One of the more recent projects has been to educate local governments that human trafficking is taking place in their own communities. A Rotary proclamation was written and submitted to local city councils and county boards of supervisors, asking them to recognize Human Trafficking Prevention Month officially and requesting that local citizens join the fight. The response has been overwhelming: so far this year, nearly 30 proclamations have been issued across the district.
Service Above Self
Ames, IA 50010
United States of America