This year marks the centenary of the Slavery Convention, when the international community committed to end slavery in all its forms. Yet, 100 years on, exploitation thrives around the world. The purpose of the Freedom Fund is to change that. This year also marks my last as CEO. I will be leaving in December with […]
Seeds of security: How vegetable gardens are shielding children from trafficking
In the sun-scorched plains of Napak, Uganda where the rhythm of life has long been dictated by cattle raids and the erratic arrival of rain, a new kind of “green revolution” is taking root. It isn’t just about food and nutrition, it’s about freedom. For years, the Napak district, home to the Bokora (Ngikumae) people […]
In July 2022, the government of Nepal formally recognised the bonded labour of the Harawa-Charawa people and declared their liberation. However, debt, discrimination, and a lack of access to services and power limit their freedom to little more than paper. Ending modern slavery means more than freeing individuals. It means shifting the systems that make […]
