lightup Germany e.V.
Hey, we are lightup
As a youth organization, we shed light on the reality of human trafficking, labor and sexual exploitation in order to reduce demand and prevent young people from becoming victims of exploitation themselves through prevention work.
In doing so, we rely on the young generation: we believe that the attitude, voice and actions of young people are enormously important when it comes to ending abuses like human trafficking and exploitation. That's why we encourage and empower young people to become active for change and give them a platform to use their ideas, talents and skills to fight against exploitation and for freedom.
lightup raises awareness and informs through workshops and social media, engages in public and political debates, and empowers young people to start local teams, events, and creative projects.
As an organization, we have no religious or party political affiliation.
We'd love for you to get involved with us.
Our vision:
A world where every person lives free from human trafficking and exploitation - because people are priceless.
About lightup Germany e.V.
Target group(s)
We do not stop at informing people, but would like to encourage young people in particular to get involved themselves for a better world. We want to show that no one has to stand by without being able to do anything. We are convinced that everyone can get involved in their own way and thus contribute to a change in the situation (empowerment).
As a youth movement, we work on the basis of peer education. That is, we empower young people to educate their peers about the issue. Through this young people should be motivated to engage in social co-responsibility as well as social commitment in the sense of youth work (§ 11 SGB VIII).
As a youth movement, we work on the basis of peer education. That is, we empower young people to educate their peers about the issue. Through this young people should be motivated to engage in social co-responsibility as well as social commitment in the sense of youth work (§ 11 SGB VIII).
Founding year
2013
Paid staff
2
Volunteers
20
Funding
We are 100% funded by donations and currently have two funded projects - from Aktion Mensch and the German Postcode Lottery.
Your support helps
- a young generation committed to the enforcement of human rights and freedoms with regard to human trafficking, labor exploitation and prostitution.
- a society in which human dignity is not violated by sex trade and situations of need are not exploited.
- a world in which a life of freedom and equality does not remain a privilege for the few, but is a reality for all.
- a future without human trafficking and exploitation, including in the food and fashion industries.