The International Social Justice Club is a club that has existed on Trinity Western University’s campus for four years now. Loosely based on Gandhi’s quote, “Be the change you wish to see in the world,” the club’s aim is to actively make a difference in the lives of the poor and the oppressed. One of the goals is to seek ways in which the club can change the way we live so that others may also have the same quality of life. This is done through finding ethical alternatives to the products and through raising awareness on social issues.

On Feb. 12, the ISJC put on its annual fundraiser, the RAID Project. Through this project, ISJC annually partners with International Justice Mission and Love 146. These are organizations that seek to alleviate sex trafficking and rehabilitate girls who have been coerced into the trade. IJM focuses on freeing those enslaved, and Love 146 is geared more towards the rehabilitation and prevention of trafficking. In partnering with both organizations ISJC has annually held a fundraiser selling flowers, candy and serenades for Valentine’s Day. The proceeds are then distributed to the individual organizations.

This year, through the help of regular attendees of the club and additional volunteers, we were able to raise $1,130. From the time of the fundraiser’s origin three years ago to now, we have been able to donate almost $3,000 to IJM and Love 146. So if you thought you were just being entertained on Valentine’s Day, don’t be fooled, all that singing and dancing was not in vain.

So thank you to all who contributed to the purchasing of flowers, candy and serenades for the RAID project; without your contributions this would not have been possible. Additionally thanks to all who volunteered their time and services. There was a lot of time and energy invested into the songs, candies and cards; thank you to all for your support.

If you want to know more about the organizations we support, check out their websites:
Love146: www.love146.org
International Justice Mission: www.ijm.org