Events|February 27, 2014 12:20 EST
Natalie Grant, Israel Houghton, Hillsong United, and More Band Together to Help End Slavery in 'EnditMovement:' 'Raise Your Voice. Use Your Influence. Join the Fight for Freedom'
On Feb. 27 Freedom Fighters unite by drawing a red X on their hands to help shine a light on slavery. Popular Christian artists Natalie Grant, Matt Redman, Hillsong United, and Israel Houghton have all joined the movement. They took to Social media with a pictures holding up their hands marked with a red X in hopes to spread awareness.
Grammy Award-winning worship leader Houghton posted a picture and himself with his son proudly flashing their red X's. "Awareness isn't everything, but without it, slavery will never end. SHINE A LIGHT ON SLAVERY Today! Join me and Sonny and all of NewBreed. Put an X on your hand. #enditmovement" Houghton wrote.
Grant known as one of the greatest female vocalist in Christian music also publically made a stand. "For the 27 million in darkness, we're shining a light. Slavery is real. But it should be abolished. I'm in it to end it. X," the singer-songwriter posted.
Contemporary Christian artist Redman has been very involved posting his support since the beginning of the week. "Raise a voice today for the millions trapped in modern day slavery. X #enditmovement," he wrote.
Popular Christian Channel TBN Trinity Broadcasting Network also shared their support. "February 27th ?#"ŽEndItMovement Please pray for those who are trapped in human-trafficking! Let's shine a light...," they penned.
The Enditmovement has raised over $113,000 in 2014 so far. All Financial donations go directly towards the movements Coalition Partners. Support helps them continue their efforts around the world for freedom.
The site's mission statement reads:
"Let's be the generation to stand up for the 27 million men, women and children trapped in slavery around the world today. In brothels, In factories, In mines, On street corners, In homes, In the shadows, hidden, Yet out in broad daylight, in plain sight here in America. Stand with us."
By marking your hand with the X the website says it is an outward expression to the world around you that slavery still exist and those marked "wont stand for it."
The types of slavery that the movement highlights are bonded labor, forced labor, and human trafficking. A number of resources and videos are provided on the site to help educate supporters.
With more than reportedly 27 million people in the bonds of slavery throughout 161 countries, Enditmovement is asking people to strike back and "Raise your voice. Use your influence. Join the fight for FREEDOM."
To help support visit http://enditmovement.com
