Talitha Kum is the International Network of Consecrated Life Against Trafficking in Persons. Headquartered in Rome, Talitha Kum is part of the International Union of Superiors General (UISG), in collaboration with the Union of Superiors General (USG). Talitha Kum coordinates the anti-trafficking efforts of Religious Sisters, facilitating networking, communication and formation, according to the strategic planning of the UISG and the Social Teaching of the Catholic Church.
The members of Talitha Kum are intercongregational Sister-led national and regional networks that are linked to their national conference of Major Superiors. Each member network implements the priorities of Talitha Kum International and promotes initiatives against trafficking in persons in their particular contexts and cultures. Alliance to End Human Trafficking (AEHT) is the designated U.S. member of Talitha Kum.
Sister Abby Avelino, MM, currently serves as the Coordinator of Talitha Kum. She is assisted by an International Coordination Committee.
Sister Abby Avelino, MM, currently serves as the Coordinator of Talitha Kum. She is assisted by an International Coordination Committee.
International Coordinator
Regional Representative
Africa
Regional Representative
Latin America
International Coordinator
North America
Regional Representative
Europe
Regional Representative
Oceania
Regional Representative
Asia
International Coordinator 2014-2022
International Coordinator 2009-2014
Talitha Kum International celebrated its 15th Anniversary in May 2024 at Fraterna Domus in Sacrofano. Delegates, participants, and representatives of the 60 Talitha Kum (TK) networks committed to ending human trafficking on all continents, with the theme “Journeying Together to End Human Trafficking: Compassion in Action for Transformation,” in order to:
Share experiences and listen to the grassroots.
Embrace our identity and diversity as an international network of networks.
Strengthen relationships, networking, and collaboration.
Revisit our priorities for action in light of emerging realities.
Celebrate 15 years of Talitha Kum.
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