International Day of Prayer and Awareness
The International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking is observed each year on 8th February, the fest of St Josephine Bakhita. Josephine Bakhita was born in Southern Sudan in 1869, and during her life experienced kidnapping and slavery in both Sudan and Italy. After gaining her freedom Josephine Bakhita dedicated her life to sharing her story and to supporting the poor and suffering. She eventually became a Canossian Sister and was canonised in 2000.
ACRATH invites you to participate in this event to help end human trafficking and modern slavery:
- Prepare for the day by following the prayer calendar prepared by the Sisters of St Joseph of Orange
- Download and reflect on the background notes for the 2025 theme – Ambassadors of Hope: Together Against Human Trafficking.
- Join the live-streamed online Marathon of Prayer on Friday 7th February – Regional times and the live-stream link can be found here.
For more information visit the Pray, Reflect, Act page on this website and the official International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking website developed by Talitha Kum, the International Newtwork of Consecrated Life Against Human Trafficking.
