A Better World

FDWO Recognized by Florida Legislature for its work in Human Trafficking Awareness
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FDWO Recognized by Florida Legislature for its work in Human Trafficking Awareness

TALLAHASSEE – On Tuesday April 18th Dr. Lavern Deer, HT Advocate, Founder and CEO of Female Development World Organization (FDWO) was recognized in the Florida Senate by Senator Shevrin Jones (D-Miami Gardens) and on Wednesday April 19th in the Florida House by Representative Felecia S. Robinson (D-Miami Gardens) for the organizations work in human trafficking…

Co-creating a better world by working to eradicate human trafficking
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Co-creating a better world by working to eradicate human trafficking

“Responding Together” is the theme of the 5th annual Bon Secours St. Francis seminar Watch video here. Ending human trafficking is in the hands of every individual and it begins with awareness. That’s what the organizers of the fifth annual Bon Secours St. Francis Human Trafficking Seminar believe, so they are hosting this half-day summit…

Unity for Humanity Pitch
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Unity for Humanity Pitch

UPDATE 3.22.23 We just received feedback from the judges, whom I assume must have had a TON of difficulty choosing the best project. We didn’t get accepted. So, I pose to you… is this a project you would want to see succeed? The rejection letter is at the bottom. 🙁 TRIGGER WARNING DISCUSSION OF VIOLENCE…

Adventist Review: A Better World Canada is helping young people to help other students in need.
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Adventist Review: A Better World Canada is helping young people to help other students in need.

You’re never too young to give back. A Better World Canada (ABW), a lay-led Adventist supporting ministry, is witnessing firsthand the dedication that young people in Canada have toward helping others their own age. Among those who have contributed significantly are from École Lacombe Upper Elementary School in Lacombe, Alberta, and Ponoka Secondary Campus in…

Hilton Global Foundation Donation Grows Industry Trafficking Survivor Fund by 50%
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Hilton Global Foundation Donation Grows Industry Trafficking Survivor Fund by 50%

WASHINGTON – The American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AHLA Foundation) today announced a $500,000 donation from Hilton Global Foundation to support the No Room for Trafficking (NRFT) Survivor Fund as part of the hotel industry’s united efforts to eradicate human trafficking. The NRFT Survivor Fund will equip community-based organizations with the resources they need to engage and…

Red Deer News Now: Local non-profit A Better World heads to Africa this week for first team humanitarian trip in three years
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Red Deer News Now: Local non-profit A Better World heads to Africa this week for first team humanitarian trip in three years

The local non-profit organization A Better World (ABW) will be heading to Africa this Thursday for their first team trip in almost three years. Based out of Lacombe, the international development organization has completed various humanitarian projects in over 15 countries over the past 32 years, in education, healthcare, and clean water systems, with the goal of…

Red Deer News Now: Local non-profit A Better World heads to Africa this week for first team humanitarian trip in three years
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Red Deer News Now: Local non-profit A Better World heads to Africa this week for first team humanitarian trip in three years

The local non-profit organization A Better World (ABW) will be heading to Africa this Thursday for their first team trip in almost three years. Based out of Lacombe, the international development organization has completed various humanitarian projects in over 15 countries over the past 32 years, in education, healthcare, and clean water systems, with the goal of breaking the cycle of poverty.

Girl-Child Day: Status of girls worries FIDA – Blueprint Newspaper
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Girl-Child Day: Status of girls worries FIDA – Blueprint Newspaper

Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) has noted the disadvantages and difficulties faced by females, expressing worry that “the world is progressively biased towards the rights and future of the girl-child.” This was contained in a statement signed by the Country Vice President/CVP FIDA Nigeria, Amina Suzanah Agbaje, to mark the 2022 International Day of the…

Human Trafficking: Pathways to Prevention
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Human Trafficking: Pathways to Prevention

Recently, we participated in this online meeting. Here’s everything we received! Hope it’s useful for you. Friends, Thank you for your interest in Human Trafficking: Pathways to Prevention. This event was co-led by the HHS Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships (HHS Partnership Center) and the Office of Trafficking in Persons within the Administration for Children and Families (contact info…