12 Point Quickie Summary of the 2019 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report

by Elisa | Jul 30, 2019 | Human Trafficking, Seeking Justice, Sex Trafficking, United States

2019 Trafficking in Persons Report Every year, the global world comes out with a fat book looking at all available data, trends, and facts about human trafficking in the world. On this World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (thanks UN for such a long title), I am...

How Can I Help You? 2019 Summer Survey

by Elisa | Jul 25, 2019 | Ways to Make a Difference

Hi friends! How Can I Help You? *This might contain affiliate links if Average Advocate thinks highly of another's product/service. Average Advocate can potentially receive a small commission from some sellers if you buy from them, but using these links does not...

Breathe Please: Recovering From a Near Death Experience

by Elisa | Jul 21, 2019 | Family & Relationships, Hard Conversations, Identity, Spiritual Discipleship

Last week I almost died when I had lung failure. As I am recovering from my near death experience I’m having to learn to breathe – breathe please – be a boss at life, overcome false guilt and process suffering with community and proskuneō worship.

Ready To Move Mountains? (Thanks Dr. Seuss)

by Elisa | Jul 16, 2019 | Identity, Life Purpose

What are three ways to begin moving mountains in your life to make a difference in the world?

What Matters Most When Asking People To Join You?

by Elisa | Jul 2, 2019 | Anthropology Psychology Sociology, Being World Changers, Leadership, Safe Spaces

What Matters Most When Asking People To Join You? Have you ever thought about why you join what you do? What types of people do you follow? What types of projects do you work on? Why you shop at certain businesses, or donate and volunteer for only certain...

Twenty Miles: Refugee Immigration Crisis Near San Diego, U.S.A.

by Elisa | Jun 30, 2019 | Create Awareness, Refugees and Immigration, Seeking Justice, United States, Ways to Make a Difference

Is it true that there is a refugee immigration crisis near San Diego, only twenty miles away? This post simplifies what is happening along the U.S. border and gives you three ways to respond to the humanitarian crisis in our backyard.

Master Asking Great Questions With These Seven Questions

by Elisa | Jun 23, 2019 | Leadership, Safe Spaces

If you want to create safe spaces, influence others well, and make a difference in the world, it is time to master the skill of great question-asking!

Is the Causebox Worth Getting?

by Elisa | Jun 17, 2019 | Ethical Fashion, Fair Trade Products, Socially Conscious Brands, Women's Empowerment

A Letter to the Anti-Trafficking Movement

by Elisa | Jun 7, 2019 | Art of Advocacy, Being World Changers, Helping that Doesn't Hurt, Human Rights, Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, Your Stories

This is a guest post from Anna Carroll, founder and director of LightForce International, a global organization that seeks to create sustainable solutions to injustice. She writes at annamcarroll.com and can be found on Instagram @annamichelle. A Letter to Modern-day...

Adventure

Swamp Wisdom: An Ecclesiastes on Human Rights

Ever heard of ancient King Solomon? He was said to be the wisest of them all as he philosophized...

Busy Moms, Community, Family & Relationships, Raising Kids

Storm Chaser; Change Chaser: On Saying Goodbye

How Can Anyone Say Goodbye? I’m starting to feel all panicky that I am leaving all my...

Anthropology Psychology Sociology, Mental Health, Recovery, Safe Spaces

Understanding Terms for Poor Nations vs. Rich Nations

Terms of Poverty Whether in public political addresses or in pleas from non-profits, we have all heard some of these terms thrown around at some point or another. But just because we can infer their general meaning, I...

Ethical Fashion, Fair Trade Products, Giving Back, Socially Conscious Brands

Everyday People Doing Something About Human Trafficking And Refugees

Can an everyday person make a difference for refugees? Yep. They can! Just as I’ve seen it...

Children-in-Need, Clean Water, Conflicts, Wars, Genocides and Atrocities, Global Health, Good Charities, Helping that Doesn't Hurt, Human Rights, Poverty, Refugees and Immigration, Seeking Justice, United States

How To Not Be a Bad Advocate for Social Change

Occasionally, the best way to learn how to do something well is by learning what not to do. I empower people to be good advocates for social change, but these days I am seeing a lot of bad activism. Here are things not to say if you want your advocacy and activism to be better-received.