Human trafficking is a modern-day form of slavery that has trapped over 50 million victims across the globe and continues to chain countless individuals in dire circumstances of violence and exploitation.
From the beginning, it has stood as an industry that profits from the abuse of the vulnerable, with perpetrators using the latest technology and social media platforms to prosper. Given the enormity of this human rights violation, it is critical for government agencies, non-profits, and civil society organizations to join forces and launch effective initiatives to stop these evil practices.
However, doing so without the needed resources is extremely difficult.
One private company operating out of Dallas, TX, has risen to that challenge. DeliverFund has made it its mission to support – and advance – the fight against human trafficking through technologically creative solutions.
The brainchild of Nic McKinley, former CIA Special Agent and military special operator, DeliverFund is a non-profit intelligence agency led by a team whose members have spent their professional lives dismantling illicit networks and countering violent extremists.
Banking on technological innovation, the strategies and skills learned in the difficult theaters of war and conflict around the world, and close partnerships with law enforcement agencies across the United States, DeliverFund has found considerable success working against human traffickers.
But that is only the first chapter of this incredible story. The next involves providing real and serious help to the victims that have been rescued out of these unthinkable situations.
Enter Thrivers Coffee.
Fair trade certified and roasted to perfection in beautiful Whitefish, Montana, Thrivers Coffee is a coffee line aiming to provide a serious revenue stream to fund the needs of human trafficking survivors. Its creation is grounded in the understanding that trafficking remains a prevalent concern because it is not only a social issue, but an economic one.
“We all know that with the latest job reports that jobs are expected to be cut, and the labor market is bound to get very tight,” said Nic McKinley. “That means that there will be more opportunities for predators to prey on desperate people. Thrivers Coffee hopes to supplement the donations that DeliverFund receives with as much earned income as we can so that we can make sure that if a survivor is rescued and restored, there is somebody to help them further in their lives.”
With 100% of the proceeds dedicated solely to the fight against human trafficking, every sip of Thrivers Coffee provides not only an extraordinary coffee experience, but a meaningful donation to support those men, women, and children who have made it out alive from this modern-day slavery plague.
“The story is not over after an escape,” added Nic McKinley. “Many survivors find themselves trapped in cycles of dysfunction, even after breaking free from their traffickers. With Thrivers Coffee, we hope to build community and sustainability around survivors so that they can heal and thrive despite the horrors of what they’ve been through.”
Grab an excellent pound of coffee and get in the fight. Check out Thrivers Coffee today.
