Pupils from The King’s School West Rand shared their thoughts about human trafficking and their experience of the A21 WalkForFreedom event.
Gr11 history pupil, Katleho Mooko explained that A21 is an organisation that seeks to end human slavery in the 21st century. Human trafficking is the fastest growing crime in the world affecting 27 million men, women and children being held captive. In an effort to help raise awareness for this crime they participated in one of 300 #WalkForFreedom campaigns worldwide.
“A special thanks to Mandy Murugan, head of A21 Johannesburg, who helped organise the participation of our school in the walk and for her wonderful hospitality. So behold slavery for it is coming to an end,” said Mooko.
“It was an opportunity to give a voice to those that don’t have one alongside people in over 300 cities. Not many people are aware that ‘slavery’ still exists today, even more so than when it was legal in the past. I’m grateful that I was able to create awareness and be a part of something bigger than myself,”said Grade 11 pupil, Tsakani Chambo.
The pupils walked around Randburg starting at Rhema Bible Church in Randpark Ridge.
“As we walked, we took a stand for something that was greater than ourselves, we took an initiative for change. It was truly a memorable day, where each individual played a small part but together our voices were able to be heard and leave an impact,” added Alycia Hibbert.
Pupil Kyle Cloete said, “In a time filled with various forms of protesting, this campaign serves as a beacon of hope for me that this country and its people can make a difference without the use of violence. Slavery is something that should be stopped at all costs and the A21 Walk for Freedom is one way of making that dream a reality. I challenge everyone to change the world and Walk for Freedom.”
The campaign occurs annually and will take place on 14 October next year.
