About this episode

April Berg shares her journey from college athlete to activist fighting human trafficking through The Aruna Project.

In this episode, April Berg of The Aruna Project shares her inspiring journey from college athlete to activist fighting human trafficking. Discover the impactful work of transforming lives through ethical fashion manufacturing and holistic rescue programs. Main Topics The mission and holistic approach of The Aruna Project in combating human trafficking Personal background: college sports, nursing, and how personal experiences shaped April's advocacy The journey from witnessing human trafficking firsthand to relocating to hotspots for outreach Building trust and engaging with women in red-light districts to offer hope and employment Challenges of rescuing women and navigating cultural and safety concerns Strategies for co-creating sustainable employment for survivors of trafficking The importance of partnerships with corporate and athletic organizations How ethical athleisure competes in the global sportswear market Practical ways individuals and organizations can support and collaborate April has generously offered a discount for listers of 20% off of an order at www.arunaproject.com by using code RUNNER20 at checkout. Sponsors Mount to Coast - Explore the H1, one the most…

People in this episode

Host: Matt Chittim

Guest: April Berg

Topics covered

• human trafficking
• ethical fashion
• activism
• sustainable employment
• advocacy
• partnerships

Keywords

• human trafficking
• ethical fashion
• activism
• sustainable employment
• advocacy
• The Aruna Project
• April Berg
• partnerships
• CurraNZ
• Mount to Coast

Sponsors

Mount to Coast, CurraNZ

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Aruna Project

Products: H1, CurraNZ

Places: New Zealand

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