What is modern slavery?
49.6 million people are victims of modern slavery around the world. From human trafficking to domestic servitude, modern slavery has many names. In every case, an individual’s freedom is withheld by another person or group. Victims are trapped in exploitation through debt, fraud, coercion or violence.
Shifting power to create change
To end slavery we must shift power to those most vulnerable to exploitation and hold those in power accountable. Our response should build power among the people most affected by slavery and enable them to lead the way towards transforming global systems of exploitation.
Only then will we succeed in ending modern slavery for good.
Funding the frontlines
We partner with frontline organisations and communities in slavery ‘hotspots’ – places across the world where slavery is highly prevalent. In each hotspot, we convene a network of grassroots organisations to work collaboratively toward shared objectives, multiplying their resources, impact and influence.
With the right funding and support, our frontline partners tackle the root causes of slavery and contribute to the transformation of some of the world’s most marginalised communities.
Explore our hotspots
Building a future of freedom
After a decade of collaboration and impact, we are moving into our next phase with greater clarity, determination and focus than ever before.
Our 2025-2030 strategic plan — developed through consultation with staff, board members, grantee partners, lived-experience experts, donors and peer organisations — focuses on investing in frontline and survivor-led anti-slavery organisations and movements, fostering systems change, and serving as a valued funding partner.
2024-2025 Impact Report
Since our founding, we have partnered with 288 frontline organisations to impact the lives of over 1.6 million people. We estimate that these global, regional, national and local efforts have resulted in greater resistance to slavery and trafficking for over ten million people. In this year’s annual report, we highlight key stories that illustrate this global impact by focusing on our country and partner-level work.
Read more in our 2024 Impact Report!
