A21

(All Ministries)
Written By Natalie King
A21 logo set against an orange background.

What’s A21?

A21 is a global non-profit organisation that is determined to eradicate human trafficking in the 21st century.

What do they provide?

There are 3 programmes - Reach, Rescue & Restore.

The Reach strategy focuses on educating and equipping the general public to understand, identify, and reduce the risk of human trafficking through education curriculum, prevention materials, and awareness campaigns.

One of the campaigns is Walk for Freedom and we will be holding our next Bournemouth Walk for Freedom on 4th October 2025! 

Rescue 

Partnering with authorities to secure the freedom of victims and the convictions of human traffickers through programmes like hotlines, child advocacy centres, identification training and legal support. 

Restore

Empowering survivors of human trafficking on their unique journey toward restoration and independence through programs like holistic after care, safe accommodation and relocation services.

A diverse group of women standing in a brightly lit room, holding up anti-slavery signs.

June (second from right) and Rosa (third from right) are members of Citygate and active advocates for A21.

Where can I find more information?

You can find more information on A21’s website. Check out the A21 website here.

Or on their social media platforms.

Facebook- Bournemouth Walk for Freedom

Instagram - @bournemouthwalkforfreedom or A21.Uk 

How can I get involved?

Register for the Global Freedom Summit and Walk for Freedom.

This year, there will be a Global Freedom Summit and a Walk for Freedom in Bournemouth on Saturday, 4th October 2025.

The A21 Global Freedom Summit is a hybrid experience of an online event with the power of in-person gathering. A21 is taking a bold stand against the growing crisis of online child sexual exploitation. 

The Walk For Freedom is a silent single-file walk in Bournemouth Town Centre. The aim is to raise awareness and inform the community of the Modern Day Slavery & Exploitation Helpline and what the possible signs could be. 

Event Schedule

  • 9.30 am - Registration opens

  • 10.15 am - Global Summit

  • 11.30 am - Walk for Freedom

We will finish by the Obscura cafe, greeted by Relight My Choir.

What to Wear

Please dress in black or wear a Walk for Freedom T-shirt/hoodie.

Who can come?

This is a family event suitable for all ages and fully accessible.

Parking

There is off-road parking nearby and pay & display parking at Bournemouth train station.

Want to Volunteer?

If you would like to volunteer to help on the day, contact Rosa by email at Bournemouthwalk4freedom.com

Volunteering opportunities include: 

  • Refreshments team

  • Stewards for the walk for freedom

  • Social media 

  • Photographer 

  • Registration team

We hope you’ll join us and be part of the solution!

Natalie King
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