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Powerful presentations and workshops that will inspire you to become a young ally in your community and your world.
I am sixteen years old, and I want to be a Young Ally. When the OneChild presenter told us their story at my school, I was shocked, appalled, and overwhelmed. Throughout the duration of the speech I was frozen, in denial that those kind of things could and did happen in our world. I am against slavery, and I will fight for the end, and never, ever, give up…Please, give me the opportunity to change the world, give me this chance to spread the message, give me this chance to save a child.- Victoria Valliere, high school student, Guelph, Ontario
I am sixteen years old, and I want to be a Young Ally. When the OneChild presenter told us their story at my school, I was shocked, appalled, and overwhelmed. Throughout the duration of the speech I was frozen, in denial that those kind of things could and did happen in our world. I am against slavery, and I will fight for the end, and never, ever, give up…Please, give me the opportunity to change the world, give me this chance to spread the message, give me this chance to save a child.- Victoria Valliere, high school student, Guelph, Ontario
Looking for inspiration? The facts on child sex trafficking? Look no further, the Break the Chains (BTC) Speaking Tour does just that. We’ll come to your school and give your student body knowledge, inspiration, and incredible ways to create change on this issue in your community and in your world.
The 1 hour presentation will provide you with:
- Powerful, IRL stories of children affected by sex trafficking
- Information on how both girls and guys are affected differently
- The knowledge to spot child sex trafficking
- Empowering stories of youth who have taken action
- How to plan actions using your power, passions and talents
- Access to our many campaigns, volunteer opportunities, and networks to get involved
Action-Planning Workshop
We also offer a 2 hour workshop that will help you explore the topic of child sex trafficking in greater depth, and teach you how to use your talents and passions to raise awareness, fundraise, and advocate to stop child sex slavery in its tracks.
Looking for inspiration? The facts on child sex trafficking? Look no further, the Break the Chains (BTC) Speaking Tour does just that. We’ll come to your school and give your student body knowledge, inspiration, and incredible ways to create change on this issue in your community and in your world.
The 1 hour presentation will provide you with:
- Powerful, IRL stories of children affected by sex trafficking
- Information on how both girls and guys are affected differently
- The knowledge to spot child sex trafficking
- Empowering stories of youth who have taken action
- How to plan actions using your power, passions and talents
- Access to our many campaigns, volunteer opportunities, and networks to get involved
Action-Planning Workshop
We also offer a 2 hour workshop that will help you explore the topic of child sex trafficking in greater depth, and teach you how to use your talents and passions to raise awareness, fundraise, and advocate to stop child sex slavery in its tracks.
Tour Speaker
Brynne Thomas
Ever since she was a child, Brynne has been an advocate for those around her who needed help. Whether it was standing up to bullies on the playground or organizing fundraisers on behalf of her school, Brynne rose to the challenge. Her advocacy and leadership skills were first recognized when she received the Principal’s Award for Student Leadership at only eleven years old.
Through a school assignment in high school, Brynne learned about sexual violence, and vowed to support survivors and help put an end to the issue. A natural communicator, she started giving presentations on the topic, earning her first place in a speech competition and the opportunity to perform a Ted Talk. For her compassion and service in high school, Brynne received several awards, including the Pat Moss Society Award for “Youth Serving Youth”.
At McGill University, Brynne became involved with McGill’s Office for Sexual Violence, Response, Support, and Education. In this role, she facilitated various workshops for the McGill community and offered trauma-informed support for survivors of sexual violence. She has received extensive training in active listening, crisis intervention and trauma support.
Four years later, Brynne graduated with distinction and returned to Toronto, Ontario.
Viewing OneChild as a natural extension of her passion for advocacy and supporting trauma survivors, she jumped at the opportunity to bring her knowledge, passion, and dynamism to demonstrate that no matter how small you are, you can make a world of a difference.
*An honourarium to cover transportation costs is required if your school is located an hour from our office in Richmond Hill.
Tour Speaker
Brynne Thomas
Ever since she was a child, Brynne has been an advocate for those around her who needed help. Whether it was standing up to bullies on the playground or organizing fundraisers on behalf of her school, Brynne rose to the challenge. Her advocacy and leadership skills were first recognized when she received the Principal’s Award for Student Leadership at only eleven years old.
Through a school assignment in high school, Brynne learned about sexual violence, and vowed to support survivors and help put an end to the issue.
A natural communicator, she started giving presentations on the topic, earning her first place in a speech competition and the opportunity to perform a Ted Talk. For her compassion and service in high school, Brynne received several awards, including the Pat Moss Society Award for “Youth Serving Youth”.
At McGill University, Brynne became involved with McGill’s Office for Sexual Violence, Response, Support, and Education. In this role, she facilitated various workshops for the McGill community and offered trauma-informed support for survivors of sexual violence. She has received extensive training in active listening, crisis intervention and trauma support.
Four years later, Brynne graduated with distinction and returned to Toronto, Ontario.
Viewing OneChild as a natural extension of her passion for advocacy and supporting trauma survivors, she jumped at the opportunity to bring her knowledge, passion, and dynamism to demonstrate that no matter how small you are, you can make a world of a difference.
*An honourarium to cover transportation costs is required if your school is located an hour from our office in Richmond Hill.
If you need help right away, call 9-1-1
To report sex trafficking and get help, visit the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline or call 1-833-900-1010.
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8865 Woodbine Avenue
Unit D3, Suite 124,
Markham, ON
L3R 5G1
Canada
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