Asia Talitha Kum Network continues its effort to educate people, especially youth, through awareness and prevention campaigns. Integrating the subject in the curriculum of the school is one of the best ways to reach out and touch the minds of young people. Cutting the bud in its early stage. Education and Capacity building training activities in different communities, whether in the mountains or on the islands in churches, schools, agencies and the like, have been crucial.
The imperative nature of networking and collaboration with government and private agencies, and other religions working together has also guided our work. More young people as “Talitha Kum Youth” are getting involved and interested in contributing to this cause. This is the fruit of the launching of the Youth Ambassadors program. Our attendance of the Federation of Asian Bishops Conference (FABC) held in the Pastoral Training Center of the Bangkok Archdiocese, Thailand, October, 2022 was beneficial in the recognition of the presence and efforts being made by Talitha Kum Asia. At present, the Sisters are getting in touch with their respective bishops to collaborate in setting up programs to combat human trafficking and exploitation. Part and parcel of these programs is the strengthening of the rescue process and assistance given to the victims/survivors for social reintegration and rehabilitation.
Talitha Kum Asia continued to organize and contribute to the special event of February 8th, the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, as well as the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30. Currently, the development of Talitha Kum “Training Manual, Manual for Call to Action and Guidelines for Youth Ambassadors,” through the effort of its formation team, are now in place for capacity building training of new members.
Pope Francis, in his address to the youth during the 9th International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking (February 8, 2023), called on them
“to be a blessing for other young people.” He said, “Never tire of seeking pathways for transforming our societies and preventing the shameful scourge that is human trafficking”