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INTRODUCTION Modern day slavery or human trafficking is a problem that affects millions of people across the world every day. According to UNICEF, more than 1.2 million children are affected, having been abducted or sold into domestic slavery, forced labour or the commercial sex industry. The children are subjected to high levels of violence and abuse when they should be in school and enjoying their childhood.

escaped from slavery, charities, businesses and governments have to work together at a local, national and international level.

Slave labour is a global issue; every business organisation around the world has a responsibility to ensure it does not employ or support the problem either directly or indirectly through their supply chains. Despite slavery being illegal in almost every country in the world, modern day slavery and trafficking is the human rights issue of our lifetime.

There are many forms of modern slavery, including inter-generational bonded labour, trafficking for sexual exploitation, and forced marriage. Evidence suggests that members of lower castes and tribes, religious minorities, and migrant workers are disproportionately affected by modern slavery. Modern slavery occurs in brick kilns, carpet weaving, embroidery and other textile manufacturing, forced prostitution, agriculture, domestic servitude, mining, and organised begging rings. Bonded labour is particularly prevalent throughout India, with families enslaved for generations.

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HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SLAVERY IS ESTIMATED TO BE THE SECOND LARGEST CRIMINAL INDUSTRY IN THE WORLD, BEHIND THE ILLEGAL DRUG TRADE.

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One of the main challenges of eradicating human trafficking is that the problem is international and simply too widespread to be tackled by a single charity or organisation. To effectively prevent trafficking and rehabilitate those who have

India, a truly magnificent and strikingly beautiful country steeped in history, is sadly home to the majority of the world’s people who are enslaved. Of the 35.8 million people estimated to be in slavery today 14 million are in India, according to the Global Slavery Index.

~ UNITED NATIONS

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Stop Slavery – is the brainchild of two organisations that wish to tackle this problem from both ends of the spectrum by organising major, physically challenging fundraising events designed to raise awareness and help support our charitable work.

Childreach International focus on making sure that children from

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focus on funding organisations, primarily in India, who support the survivors of trafficking having been rescued from their captors and illegal employers. It is estimated that 120,000 children are trafficked in India each year, either from the poorest rural areas of India or from Nepal. More than 50% of those children trafficked end up in the commercial sex industry – they are typically between 9–14 years of age. Currently Kindled Spirit is working with a Mumbai based charity called Kshamata to support the rehabilitation of trafficked survivors, primarily from the commercial sex industry.

Zoya – a survivor of trafficking, who has benefitted from the support of Kshamata

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OF THE 35.8 MILLION PEOPLE ESTIMATED TO BE IN SLAVERY TODAY 14 MILLION ARE IN INDIA. ~ THE GLOBAL SLAVERY INDEX 2014

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India, Nepal and other parts of the world have access to good quality education and understand their rights. This not only gives children the opportunity to fulfil their potential in life but by keeping the children in school and teaching them about the dangers of trafficking they are less likely to fall victim of trafficking gangs that look to exploit poverty and natural disasters like the recent earthquakes in Nepal.

THE STOP SLAVERY CHALLENGE

James will lead teams of cyclists from around the world, through India’s most breathtaking scenery including the desert of Rajasthan, the foothills of the Himalayas, the backwaters of Kerala and the beaches of Goa, finally completing the journey in India’s business capital, Mumbai – which sadly is also the

The cycle ride will be split over 10 individual legs, typically lasting 7–12 days, ensuring that the event does not encroach too much on personal and work life. Each leg will be graded allowing the cyclist to match capability with the challenge ahead.

Organisation and safety is paramount therefore we have engaged two highly experienced adventure companies to organise the event ‘end to end’ and to ensure the focus is on safety at all times. Rare Adventures, based in the UK, will act as the interface between the international cycling teams and the event, ensuring the correct registration process is followed. KVT, based in Delhi, is one of India’s leading adventure companies and will be responsible for the teams on the ground; providing experienced guides, basic first aid and supplying the support vehicles.

SIGN UP TO CYCLE WITH GLOBAL ADVENTURER JAMES KETCHELL THROUGH SOME OF INDIA’S MOST BEAUTFUL AND DIVERSE SCENERY EXPERIENCE THE COLOUR, SPLENDOR AND VIBRANCE OF INDIA’S CULTURAL HERITAGE SET YOUR TASTE BUDS ALIGHT WITH AUTHENTIC AND TANTALIZING REGIONAL CUISINE. MARVEL AT THE TRANQUILITY AND BEAUTY OF THE KERALA BACKWATERS AND GOAN COASTLINE. A FABULOUS TEAM BUILDING OPPORTUNITY.

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THE CYCLE RIDE WILL BE SPLIT OVER A NUMBER OF INDIVIDUAL LEGS, TYPICALLY LASTING 10–17 DAYS, ENSURING THAT THE EVENT DOES NOT ENCROACH TOO MUCH ON PERSONAL AND WORK LIFE.

SAFETY FIRST – INDIA’S LEADING ADVENTURE COMPANY, KVT, WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TEAMS ON THE GROUND.

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However, it is the sheer vibrancy and beauty of the country which is the backdrop for our first Stop Slavery Challenge. We have teamed up with Global Adventurer James Ketchell, who to date is the only person to have rowed the Atlantic Ocean single handed, climbed Everest and cycled around the world unsupported.

enforced home of many victims of trafficking.

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India is a beautiful country, steeped in history, with a huge diversity of religions, languages and cultures. The population of 1.3bn people is varied and complex in its heritage and is one of the oldest societies in the world. In amongst all that beauty and culture lies the dark side of child trafficking on an industrial scale.

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JAMES KETCHELL JAMES KETCHELL IS A GLOBAL ADVENTURER, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER AND SCOUTING AMBASSADOR. In 2007, James was recovering from a serious motorcycle accident that left him with broken legs and a severely broken and dislocated ankle. The prognosis was that he was likely to suffer a permanent walking impairment and would certainly not be able to continue the active physical lifestyle he had enjoyed up to that point.

The Challenge James decided to respond to this challenge in the only way he knew how, and with dogged determination, he set about physical tasks that most of us can only imagine experiencing.

In 2010, James rowed single-handed across the Atlantic Ocean.

In 2011, he reached the summit of Mount Everest.

In 2013, James embarked on an 18,000 mile unsupported global cycle ride, through 20 countries and cycling on average 100 miles a day.

The key message that James reveals from completing this “ultimate triathlon” is that we can all potentially set ourselves difficult goals and achieve them: the capability to succeed is within everyone.

• Rowed the atlantic ocean • Climbed Everest • Cycled around the world

Working for Others James is now extending his involvement with schools and other organisations through a planned programme of motivational talks and interactive engagements. His practical and pragmatic lessons include the importance of interim goals, breaking the task down into small achievable steps, each one of which increases the commitment to the overall goal; the need for self-belief; the willingness of others to help if only you dare to ask and finally, the value of persistence.

You can follow James via this website www.jamesketchell.net or on Twitter: @captainketch

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MORE INFORMATION...

The challenge is open to corporate teams and individuals from India and across the globe. A team comprises of 5 or more people who are cycling under a single identity. In the interest of safety and comfort the maximum number of people who can cycle each leg is limited to 20 − no exceptions.

Cycles, usually TREK, will be made available for each cyclist and will be suitable for the terrain of the respective leg chosen. However, should a cyclist wish to use their own cycle, then it is the responsibility of the cyclist to arrange transport through the airlines and the respective insurance, more information on this will be given at the time of registration.

Cycling will be restricted to approximately 75 miles each day to ensure that a good range of cyclists can take part. Accommodation will be a mixture of guest houses or tents, depending on the route taken and availability. Meals will be provided by the event team either at local restaurants or picnic / BBQ. Bottled water will be carried in the support vehicles and will be available at all times.

SPONSORSHIP We are looking to raise funds through Corporate and private sponsorship for Childreach International and Kindled Spirit’s work fighting trafficking.

Sponsorship Given the nature and profile of the event and the inclusion of James Ketchell and other celebrities, primarily from India, the Cycle Ride is expected to attract significant attention from TV, print and digital media. We have engaged the services of a PR team in the UK and India to raise awareness of the anti-trafficking message and the progress of the event.

Our intention is to maximise funds raised from the event so that we can enable more children to stay in education and support those who have been trafficked and rescued. Therefore we are looking for Corporate sponsorship to help us cover the cost of staging the event, so that the monies raised by the individual cyclists can go directly to the children and young people who benefit from our work.

There are various levels of Corporate sponsorship, including team and individual packages as well as non-participation categories - we would be delighted to speak to your representative in more detail about sponsorship opportunities and what that means.

FOR MORE DETAILS ON SPONSORSHIP PLEASE CONTACT THE FOLLOWING: Richard Cribb Email: richard.cribb@kindledspirit.org.uk Phone: 07799 035 047

Tom Law

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Email: tom.law@childreach.org.uk Phone: 0203 137 5500

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