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Thank you for joining us in the fight for justice. IJM Firestarters is an initiative that empowers youths and their parents to make a difference in the world by becoming an advocate, raising awareness and participating in fundraising efforts to join the fight against human trafficking and slavery.

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Check out our 2024 Calendar of events here!
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UPCOMING MEETING

Monday, November 4th, 2024 Meeting

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Sinead Finnegan serves as IJM Canada’s Director of Development and Mobilization in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). This role allows Sinead to develop relationships and partnerships with people and corporations that align with IJM’s vision of freeing millions from slavery and protecting half a billion from violence.
Sinead has over 20 years working with NGO’s both in her local community and nationally in Canada, where she has supported and led teams in event planning, business development, fund-raising & partnership management. She is a passionate leader that helps people to discover their true potential and champions unity, transformation, inclusion and innovation. Sinead strongly advocates for freedom, justice and protection of the world’s most vulnerable people.

UPDATES FROM LAST MEETING

September 16th, 2024 Meeting

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Lorianne Dueck delivered an insightful presentation on Advocacy and Public Engagement, highlighting the key differences between the two. She emphasized that effective advocacy involves being mindful of the "4 C’s" - Connection, Context, Commitment and Continue and the "ABC’s" - Accuracy, Brevity and Courteousness.
Lorianne also shared various strategies for public engagement and advocacy, such as reaching out to the right people, prioritizing the voices of affected groups, and forming strong partnerships. She encouraged us to recognize the power we hold and reminded us that even small actions can make a significant impact.

This was a virtual event, so you can view the Zoom recording to hear from our Guest Speakers and our engaging Q&A session.
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Listen to Zoom Recording
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UPDATES FROM LAST MEETING

June 3rd 2024 Meeting

On Monday, June 3rd, 2024, We had an engaging and interactive meeting with 2 profound speakers: Alison Hardman and Dr. Justin Dennison.

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Alison Hardman serves as IJM Canada’s Director of Development and Mobilization. She served 7 years at a large church in Ontario, and previously at various charities in the GTA. She also has over 15 years of experience in fundraising.

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Dr. Justin Dennison a retired doctor by profession and also an experienced Pastor and Counselor with a history of working within various religious institutions. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Bible Teaching, Life Coaching, Team Building, Empowering and Equipping Others.
This was a virtual event, so you can view the Zoom recording to hear from our Guest Speakers and our engaging Q&A session.
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Listen to Zoom Recording
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April 15th, 2024 Meeting

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Julianne Healey gave a powerful coaching session for our Firestarters with a visual presentation of a Venn-diagram on how we need to find our purpose, by understanding “what I love, what are my strengths, what the world needs and what I get paid” to analyze our Calling, Cause, Potential and Career. Her experience in discovering and identifying her strength was grounding and encouraging to all. She also shared her recent visit to the field and how that impacted her outlook on life personally and professionally.

This was a virtual event, so you can view the Zoom recording to hear from our Guest Speakers and our engaging Q&A session.
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Listen to Zoom Recording
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Read Stories of Rescue

Courageous survivors persevere through the darkest horrors to find hope and healing. Together, you can support a child survivor of trafficking through school, provide a survivor with therapy, or even fund an entire rescue operation.
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about the specific opportunities to provide needed rescue and restoration to vulnerable people around the world.
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READ TODAY
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TED talk by IJM’s founder, Gary Haugen

The poor are facing a constant threat of violence, but the world has done almost nothing to protect them. It’s time to rethink poverty, he says, and to make the violence stop.
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LISTEN TODAY
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Share about Firestarters with a friend

Bi-monthly Zoom meeting will connect you with IJM staff, to learn more about human trafficking and slavery and hear from a guest speaker.
For youths under age 16, please have a parent or legal guardian with you as parental/guardian consent is required before you can participate in any activities organized by Firestarters.
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Share this link with your friend
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, if they are interested and want to know more.
* Due to the sensitive nature of the subject matter of slavery and violence, Firestarters is intended for ages 13 years and above.
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If you want to
kickstart your Dressember fundraising early
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, sign up to participate- in your favorite dress or tie - with the Dressember race team!
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Have questions or need more information?

Email supportgrowthteam@ijm.ca to get in touch with a member of our team.

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