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The Salvation Army UK (Unofficial) @salvationarmyfake.bsky.social · 2h

This #BlackHistoryMonth we’re celebrating Black Salvationists who made history 🖤 Joel Mbambo Matunjwa – first Zulu Salvationist; Cecil Walker – first Caribbean Major; Dorothy Purser – women’s health & education pioneer. Thanks to Café Hope, London, for this wonderful display!

The Salvation Army UK (Unofficial) @salvationarmyfake.bsky.social · 1d

Some survivors shared powerful testimonies, including Jennifer*: “The Salvation Army Employment Plus team helped me find the confidence and skills to secure my job. After working for years without pay, earning my own income has improved my mental and physical health.”

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Rebuilding lives through skills and employment

Employers unite with Salvation Army to help modern slavery survivors rebuild their lives.

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The Salvation Army UK (Unofficial) @salvationarmyfake.bsky.social · 1d

“These were the words of Major Kathy Betteridge at The Employer Partnership Pledge last week, an event bringing together employers, government reps and supporters. Businesses were encouraged to offer work experience and jobs to survivors of modern slavery.”

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Rebuilding lives through skills and employment

Employers unite with Salvation Army to help modern slavery survivors rebuild their lives.

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The Salvation Army UK (Unofficial) @salvationarmyfake.bsky.social · 1d

“Finding safe, secure work gives survivors [of modern slavery] more than a livelihood - it gives them dignity, belonging and a sense of purpose.”

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The Salvation Army UK (Unofficial) @salvationarmyfake.bsky.social · 2d

A five-string banjo once owned by Quarrymen Rod Davis — and played by John Lennon — is now on display at Strawberry Field, on loan from collector Ashley Davis. 🎸

The event supports our Steps to Work programmes, helping young people with learning disabilities ❤️

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There are two images of the banjo being unveiled. The first, as a red sheet is pulled off a class case, and the second showing the unveiled banjo with a smiling crowd of people stood behind it.

The stunning black and white image of John Lennon's face, made up of 1300 supporters' images, in the Strawberry Field visitor exhibition.

The Salvation Army UK (Unofficial) @salvationarmyfake.bsky.social · 2d

John Lennon would have celebrated his 85th birthday on 9 October. Strawberry Field, a Salvation Army site immortalised by the Beatles song, held a special celebration — unveiling a photomosaic of Lennon made up of 1,300 supporter faces!

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The top image shows four men from The Quarrymen playing on the Strawberry Field bandstand, the image beneath captures their concert from the distance with their audience in the gardens of Strawberry Field.

Three of The Quarrymen band members smile, holding a banjo in the Strawberry Field visitor exhibition. Behind them is the John Lennon photomosaic.

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The Salvation Army UK (Unofficial) @salvationarmyfake.bsky.social · 3d

Dr April Shaw, working with The Salvation Army, says: "More groups like [these] ‘Let’s Talk Menopause’ sessions would give women space to discuss their symptoms and feelings during, what can be, a challenging time.” #WorldMenopauseDay #LetsTalkMenopause

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The Salvation Army UK (Unofficial) @salvationarmyfake.bsky.social · 3d

In-person Menopause Awareness Sessions have already reached 100 women, helping them understand and manage symptoms. The programme has been so successful that on #WorldMenopauseDay, a special event was held to celebrate the impact of these sessions.

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The Salvation Army UK (Unofficial) @salvationarmyfake.bsky.social · 3d

Menopause symptoms are often overlooked in people experiencing homelessness or addiction. Symptoms are misattributed to lifestyle rather than menopause, a situation known as ‘diagnostic overshadowing’. Our Scotland Homelessness Services team is tackling this issue head-on.

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“We need to know more about women’s experiences , to design services that allow equal access for all women to menopause support and treatment.” The quote is on a while background with a red frame, and in the top left corner is a small polaroid of two women sitting on a sofa, relaxed, smiling and chatting.

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The Salvation Army UK (Unofficial) @salvationarmyfake.bsky.social · 4d

There are plans for countryside walks, shared meals and guest speakers too. Youth and Community Worker Rob Aston says it’s “a place to celebrate our successes, share our struggles, and offer mutual support.”

Learn more about local events: brnw.ch/21wWCbM ❤️

New men's space in Fordingbridge tackles mental health

Fordingbridge Salvation Army launches Men's Space to support men's mental health through connection and community.

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The Salvation Army UK (Unofficial) @salvationarmyfake.bsky.social · 4d

Fordingbridge Salvation Army is tackling isolation, stress and depression with its new initiative, Men’s Space. Open to men aged 18+, the group meets monthly for pool, table football or just a friendly chat in a relaxed, supportive space.

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"Whether it's economic stress or personal pressures, this is a reminder to every man in Fordingbridge: you don't have to face hardships alone." This is a quote from Youth & Community Worker Rob Aston, which is place on a white, square background with a red frame. In the top left corner is a small Polaroid of two hands clasped together in unity and support.

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The Salvation Army UK (Unofficial) @salvationarmyfake.bsky.social · 5d

The photography group at Strathmore Lodge Lifehouse (our homeless hostel in Dundee) held an exhibition called Look Out. Ricky said, “We noticed things we hadn’t seen before,” and Steve described it as “a very personal and revealing homage to Dundee.” 🌸

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Beneath the V&A by Rhys" Five people stand with their backs to the camera looking out into the distance. Above them is a triangular roof.

"Parrot with the dead by Lisa." A white parrot peers into the lens, in the background is a graveyard.

"The world is upside down by Oli." A black and white image of a shirtless person doing a handstand, on the cobbles of a street lined with terraced houses.

"Concrete jungle by Leya." A painting of a plant pot with poppies is surrounded by small orange beings with little faces.]

The Salvation Army UK (Unofficial) @salvationarmyfake.bsky.social · 6d

Read the article: salvationist.org.uk/six-ways-you-can-help-end-modern-slavery

The Salvation Army UK (Unofficial) @salvationarmyfake.bsky.social · 6d

How can we continue to seek justice and reconciliation beyond Anti-Slavery Day?

Find out how you can stand in solidarity with survivors – link in the first comment.

#BetheEyesthatSaveLives

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The Salvation Army UK (Unofficial) @salvationarmyfake.bsky.social · 7d

Join us this #AntiSlaveryDay by standing in solidarity with survivors. Every voice raised and every act of support helps shine a light on this horrific crime and could help save lives.

Learn more and take action: brnw.ch/21wWJcv

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Anti Slavery Day

Stand in solidarity with victims of modern slavery on 18 October by taking part in our Anti-Slavery day campaign.

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The Salvation Army UK (Unofficial) @salvationarmyfake.bsky.social · 7d

“I am priceless.” At The Salvation Army, we echo these words from a survivor of modern slavery — every life is beyond value. The true cost behind many bargains in the UK and Ireland may be the exploitation of another person through modern slavery.

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The Salvation Army UK (Unofficial) @salvationarmyfake.bsky.social · 7d

Many in the audience were so moved they downloaded the song Dreams wrote – The Survivors’ Song: I Will Rise Up – after hearing them perform. 🎵 Listen to their uplifting song on Spotify: spotify.link/2mbigvPqwXb

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Spotify – Web Player

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The Salvation Army UK (Unofficial) @salvationarmyfake.bsky.social · 7d

Dreams, our choir of modern slavery survivors, performed at the Stop the Traffik ‘Data to Disrupt Trafficking Awards’ last night. They shared a moving message of hope. Rt Hon Theresa May, former Prime Minister, said: “Survivors give us hope.”

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The Salvation Army UK (Unofficial) @salvationarmyfake.bsky.social · 9d

Question 2-
You see an online job ad offering high pay for unskilled work, with no interview required and vague contact details. What should you do?
A- Apply quickly before it’s gone
B- Share it with friends
C- Report it as suspicious
D- Ignore it
#BeTheEyesThatSaveLives
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A couple of black and white graphics with bold red text at the top: Quiz time and a black barcode at the bottom.

The Salvation Army UK (Unofficial) @salvationarmyfake.bsky.social · 9d

Question 1 -
A young person is seen begging regularly in town, always accompanied by an older adult who watches them closely. What could this suggest?
A- They’re helping a relative
B- They’re part of a family business
C- They’re just trying to earn money
D- They may be victims of forced criminality

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The Salvation Army UK (Unofficial) @salvationarmyfake.bsky.social · 11d

Marking Anti-Slavery Day, (18th October) teams participated in activities celebrating their achievements and support recovery, developing skills, confidence and wellbeing as they move forward from traumatic experiences of exploitation.
www.salvationarmy.org.uk/news/modern-...

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Modern slavery survivors enjoy sports and wellbeing day

Modern slavery survivors celebrate resilience and community at sports and wellbeing event.

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The Salvation Army UK (Unofficial) @salvationarmyfake.bsky.social · 11d

Badminton, rock climbing, and football – just three of the activities on offer at our ‘sports and wellbeing day’ in Warwick last week. The event brings together over 150 survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery supported by The Salvation Army and our partners.

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The Salvation Army UK (Unofficial) @salvationarmyfake.bsky.social · 11d

3️⃣ Write to your MP, urging the Government to listen to survivors and let their experiences inform policy
4️⃣ Donate to our Survivor Support Fund to help people rebuild their lives

For more resources, inspiration and information, visit our Anti-Slavery Day campaign page:
🔗 brnw.ch/21wWzTA

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Anti Slavery Day

Stand in solidarity with victims of modern slavery on 18 October by taking part in our Anti-Slavery day campaign.

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The Salvation Army UK (Unofficial) @salvationarmyfake.bsky.social · 11d

This #AntiSlaveryDay, stand in solidarity with survivors and help raise awareness of this horrific crime – happening throughout the UK, 24/7, 365 days a year:
1️⃣ Download our social media toolkit and share content, tagging The Salvation Army
2️⃣ Be the Eyes That Save Lives by learning to spot the signs

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The Salvation Army UK (Unofficial) @salvationarmyfake.bsky.social · 11d

Anti-Slavery Day falls on a Saturday this year, but many of the survivors we support were forced to work long hours, with no pay, every day of the week.

Their lives and those of their loved ones would be threatened if they tried to get help.

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