The TEAR Fund Poverty Cycle is a competitive cycling challenge that gives people the opportunity to raise funds for some of the world's most vulnerable and at-risk children. Photo / Supplied
30 - Every 30 seconds, a child is trafficked around the world
12 - The average age of the victims
20km - Each member of a team of six rides 20km to raise funds for the TEAR Fund Poverty Cycle Challenge
$85,000 - The amount raised last year
Last year's $85,000 allowed TEAR Fund's partners to: rescue 65 victims from trafficking, charge 15 offenders, expand into 36 new communities, and educate 768 school children about the dangers of human trafficking.
The event will be held at 7am on August 29 at the Ti Papa Events Centre in Clevedon, Auckland.
Register at povertycycle.org.nz
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