Phil Hyldgaard — How Do We Give It All Away?

Welcome back to Justice Matters! We are thrilled to have Phil Hyldgaard, the Global COO of A21, back on the podcast. This has been in the works for some time now, and I finally got the chance to jump on a video call with my long-time friend and social impact leader!

In this episode, we delve deep into A21's mission to eradicate slavery globally and their innovative approaches, covering the following topics:

The Crucial Next Phase: Giving It All Away
Phil shares how A21 is entering a pivotal phase after 15 years of dedicated work. Their mission now involves giving away resources and knowledge to empower communities, organizations, and individuals in the fight against slavery. Embedding sustainable models of anti-trafficking work is central to their strategy.

Mutually Beneficial and Mutually Sacrificial Partnerships
Phil discusses the key to A21's success: partnerships that are both mutually beneficial and mutually sacrificial, and also action-focused.

Legislation and Law Enforcement Challenges
Phil emphasizes that laws and enforcement mechanisms are often lagging behind, and addressing this gap is crucial. A21 works collaboratively with governments and businesses to tackle this issue.

"Sound of Freedom": Success and Controversy
We reflect on the success and controversy surrounding the film "Sound of Freedom," which addresses the horrors of human trafficking.

Survivors as Heroes and Leaders
Phil acknowledges the essential role of survivors of human trafficking as the real heroes and leaders in the fight against slavery. Their resilience and courage inspire and drive the work of A21.

"Walk for Freedom" Campaign
We talk about A21's annual awareness campaign, "Walk for Freedom," which amplifies the message against slavery on a global scale. The campaign was held on October 14 in over 70 countries around the world.

Organic Cultural Shifts and Movements
Phil shares insights on how real change and transformation occur organically through cultural shifts from the ground up. Movements are observed, not declared, and lasting impact emerges from grassroots efforts.

A21: Making a Difference
A21 is one of the most effective and trustworthy organizations in the anti-human trafficking space. They are worthy of your support in the critical mission to eradicate slavery everywhere.

To Learn more about A21 and how you can get involved with their work, visit www.A21.org. You can also follow Phil on X @philhyld & Instagram @philiphyldgaard. 

This podcast was produced by Jose Biotto & TKB Podcasts. The featured music is from the song “Turning Over Tables” by The Brilliance. 

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