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Breaking the Cycle: Behind Freedom Aviation Network’s Mission with Stephanie Lamar
In this episode, we explore how pilots are stepping into a new kind of mission: fighting human trafficking from the skies. Our guest, Stephanie Lamar, shares her journey from a 15-year hiatus in aviation to becoming a regional airline first officer and the driving force behind Freedom Aviation Network.
Stephanie share her journey from an extended break in aviation, to CFI, and eventually a regional carrier. She will also talk about some of the barriers and challenges she faced along the way.
Then, we hear the incredible story of how Freedom Aviation Network is mobilizing pilots to provide transportation for survivors of trafficking, connecting them with safety and recovery resources.
We dive into the challenges of building this impactful nonprofit, the logistics of rescue missions by air, and the vital role pilots can play in this mission of hope. If you’ve ever wondered how your love of flying could serve a higher cause, this episode is a must-listen!
Eliminating the transportation barrier within the world of human trafficking has had and will continue to have profound impacts on the way counter human trafficking is accomplished globally.
By CanvasRebel
WKRN News 2 Nashville announces the 1st year anniversary of Freedom Aviation Network.
By Nikki McGee - WKRN News 2 Nashville
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Transportation have invited the Nashville-based non-profit, Freedom Aviation Network, to become a partner with the Blue Lightning Initiative.
By General Aviation News
*The United States Department of Homeland Security and the United States Department of Transportation are Federal agencies of the United States Government and are separate and distinct entities from this organization.
Stephanie Lamar and Jared Miller are the co-founders of Freedom Aviation Network, an organization giving survivors of human trafficking the opportunity to safely leave their situation. This organization utilizes volunteer pilots to carry out each rescue so survivors and their advocates can get to safety.
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FAN Co-founder, Jared Miller joins the Kingdom Effect Podcast to discuss how facing his pain led him to helping others who are suffering, how you can make a difference right where you are, and what is the root of the human trafficking problem and how can we address it.
Kingdom Effect Podcast
I fell in love with flying. It changed my view of the world. I felt safe and calm flying through the air and looking over all God’s creation seeing the light shine on everything below. After that, I knew I wanted to be a pilot.
Fifty-four percent of survivors of human trafficking say that transportation is a barrier to leaving their situation. Today, there is one organization that is working to remove that barrier, and that’s by utilizing general aviation
By Kim J Stevens, State Aviation Journal
Pilots and Freedom Aviation Network founders Stephanie Lamar and Jared Miller founded the organization to bridge a gap in logistics support for survivors of human trafficking and their advocates. Plus, get caught up on the latest aviation news.
By AOPA - Hangar Talk
A new organization is looking for volunteer general aviation pilots to transport survivors of human trafficking.
By Janice Wood - General Aviation News
In this episode, we're joined by Jared Miller, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Freedom Aviation Network.
We learn about the need to safe transportation for victims of human trafficking, and how the aviation community can help.
By Midlife Pilot Podcast
Two Nashville-based pilots have launched a nonprofit organization with a mission to bring together a network of aviators from across the United States to transport survivors of human trafficking and their advocates.
By Lillian Geil - AOPA
Watch our 8 minute mini-documentary explaining our mission.
Human trafficking is a growing issue that affects millions of people across the planet. It’s a global problem that requires global cooperation.
Our mission is to provide safe, efficient and rapid air transportation for survivors of human trafficking and their advocates.
by Brian Siskind, One Day Documentaries
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A new nonprofit organization based in Nashville is recruiting pilots to help fight human trafficking.
By Sierra Rains - WKRN News 2 Nashville