13TH ANNUAL WE LOVE CHRISTIAN MUSIC AWARDS: Voting Starts Monday 12/2 | Tickets On Sale - Live Ceremony 4/8
NRT Christian Music News Update
Brian "Head" Welch and Tommy Green Partner with Pyvott
Rock artists partner together to fight human trafficking with new app Pyvott
 

Brian
   

Posted: December 13, 2021, 5:00 PM | Category: General
Artist Tags: Brian (Head) Welch / Sleeping Giant
Source: Transparent Media Co.

Brian "Head" Welch (Korn, Love & Death) and Tommy Green (Sleeping Giant) have partnered with the new ethical social media app Pyvott to raise funds for the nonprofit Run Against Traffic, which supports aftercare initiatives for survivors of human trafficking.

The partnership comes in the form of a unique dollar-per-download model. The social media startup Pyvott will be donating one dollar to Run Against Traffic for every app download between now and February 11, up to 100,000 downloads. It's a method that opens the door to new ways of doing both social media and counter-trafficking activism.

Tommy Green, formerly of metalcore outfit Sleeping Giant, is the founder of Run Against Traffic. "Our long-term vision was to create a foundation for supporting human trafficking survivors, using the tools of running and community participation-- similar to what Lance Armstrong's Livestrong foundation created for cancer research," Tommy explains. "We envision empowered people working together to put the crime of human trafficking in a museum."

That communal, collaborative approach has been uniquely propelled forward by Pyvott. Tommy says, "The issue of human trafficking is so extensive and so expensive that it's going to take us all working together to solve this problem. When a company chooses to be part of the solution, it makes that more possible. We are particularly excited to be doing this with Pyvott, when historically social media platforms fuel the problem rather than pledging to prevent it."

That vision is part of what brought Brian "Head" Welch on board as an ambassador for the initiative. "Large social media platforms have proven over and over again that they can't be trusted, and Pyvott letting their users be in control of the algorithm is a game-changer," the legendary rock musician shares. "Human trafficking is arguably the worst crime against humanity, and I am always down to do my part in helping to make a difference. When I heard my homie Tommy started Run Against Traffic, I was all in!"

Ultimately, the same way that Pyvott aims to put the power of social media back in the hands of everyday individuals, the Dollar Per Download campaign empowers everyday people to fight back against trafficking. "No matter who you are, where you live, or what you've gone through, every one of us can download an app," Tommy says. "We are a movement for everyday people."

You can download the app now through Apple and Google Play. Learn more about the partnership and what your download will be supporting at pyvott.com.

 


More Christian Music News Headlines View All News Add News

ADVERTISEMENT

for KING + COUNTRY Releases Concert Album
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Van Zant Releases First New Album in Two Decades
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Katy Nichole Launches Viral Hit
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Jason Lovins Band Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Upcoming Album
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Maddi Jane Releases New EP
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Skillet Surprises Fans with Upcoming Book
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Colton Dixon Announced As Co-Grand Marshal for Christmas Parade
Saturday, November 23, 2024
MercyMe Announces Spring 2025 Tour
Saturday, November 23, 2024
VIDEO PREMIERE: Niki Lou Savich "Home"
Thursday, November 21, 2024
View All News

Christian Music, Facebook Christian Music, Twitter Christian Music, YouTube Christian Music, Instagram
ADVERTISEMENT

13TH ANNUAL WE LOVE CHRISTIAN MUSIC AWARDS: Voting Starts Monday 12/2 | Tickets On Sale - Live Ceremony 4/8

Christian Music

©2024 NewReleaseToday
A Division Of NRT Media Inc.

 

Secure
CHRISTIAN MUSIC
Discover New Artists
New This Week
Coming Soon
Playlists
Free Music
Album Reviews

NEWS
New Music
Movies / Media
Events
Tours
General

PODCASTS
NRT Now Podcast
NRT Podcast Network

VIDEOS
Music Videos
Exclusives

EXCLUSIVES
Articles
Devotionals
Interviews
Concert Reviews
We Love Awards

MORE INFO
RSS
Privacy Policy
Terms of Use
Advertising
Staff
New Music Email
Contact

RESOURCES
Music Studies
Artist Training

CONNECT
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
YouTube