#745 - Empowerment and Freedom: The Story of The Aruna Project

In this episode, April Berg of The Aruna Project shares her inspiring journey from college athlete to activist fighting human trafficking. Discover the impactful work of transforming lives through ethical fashion manufacturing and holistic rescue programs. Main Topics The mission and holistic approach of The Aruna Project in combating human trafficking Personal background: college sports, nursing, and how personal experiences shaped April's advocacy The journey from witnessing human trafficking firsthand to relocating to hotspots for outreach Building trust and engaging with women in red-light districts to offer hope and employment Challenges of rescuing women and navigating cultural and safety concerns Strategies for co-creating sustainable employment for survivors of trafficking The importance of partnerships with corporate and athletic organizations How ethical athleisure competes in the global sportswear market Practical ways individuals and organizations can support and collaborate April has generously offered a discount for listers of 20% off of an order at www.arunaproject.com by using code RUNNER20 at checkout. Sponsors Mount to Coast - Explore the H1, one the most critically acclaimed running shoes of the past year, and all of its road or trail glory, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mounttocoast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code RAMBLING to save 10% on your order. CurraNZ - CurraNZ is a natural runner’s recovery supplement made from New Zealand blackcurrant extract, with over a decade of peer‑reviewed research showing real‑world gains for everyday runners – better performance, smarter fuelling, and faster muscle recovery. Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠curranzusa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more, and use the code RAMBLING20 to receive 20% your first order from their website. Tailwind Nutrition - Tailwind set the standard for running nutrition and hydration. Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tailwindnutrition.com/RAMBLING ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or use code RAMBLING20 to save 20% on your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices