Uprising has full month planned to bring awareness to human trafficking

When Terri Markham moved to Wyoming from Texas, she wanted to continue her work in human trafficking prevention. But after performing research into organizations that could provide a place for her to accomplish that goal turned up no tangible results, she decided to fill a need. 

Markham teamed up with Alexandra Ford and founded Uprising. The 501(c)(3) set out with the goal to bring awareness to the human trafficking issues faced by every single state in the US. But the first step was educating those who educate and work with Wyoming’s youth. 

Uprising Executive Director and co-founder Terri Markham

While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Markham told listeners that January is National Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month. 

Since 2010, the U.S.President has dedicated the month of January to raise national awareness about human trafficking and educate the public about how to identify and prevent this crime that generates $150 billion globally.

For the month of January, Uprising will be holding both educational and awareness programs as well as fundraisers. 

Tue. Jan. 11: Human Trafficking Awareness Day & #WearBlueDay. Residents can bring awareness to the issue of trafficking by wearing blue on Jan. 11. Uprising is also hosting a contest on social media, if participants post a photo wearing blue and tag Uprising, they may win a free shirt. 

Thur. Jan. 13: Shop & Learn with Bought Beautifully 5 – 7 p.m. Come shop for a cause and learn more about what human trafficking looks like in Wyoming from Uprising. 

Mon. Jan. 17: Pull Together for Trafficking Prevention at Cloud Peak Crossfit 5 a.m.- 6 p.m. Uprising is looking for individuals and businesses to pledge any dollar amount if they hit their goal of rowing 1 million meters. People can help out by stopping in to row. People do not need to be a gym member to participate. Uprising will be on-hand with information, merchandise and collecting donations throughout the event. 

Wed. Jan. 19: Black Tooth Bingo 7 p.m. Proceeds benefiting Uprising. 

Thur. Jan. 20: Sheridan Parent/Caregiver Class at Fulmer Library 5 p.m. Free and open to adults aged 18 and older. 

Tue. Jan. 25: Bunco for Benefits at The Tasting Library, $10 to play, win fun prizes and support Uprising.

Thur. Jan. 27:  Buffalo Parent/Caregiver Class at Johnson Co. Library 6 p.m. Free and open to adults aged 18 and older.

Learn more about Uprising and their work to prevent and bring awareness to human trafficking by clicking here.