Our MissionOur mission is to end slavery worldwide. We believe that ending slavery is an ambitious–and realizable–goal. Everyone has a role to play in this great endeavor: governments, businesses, international aid organizations, consumers, YOU. Our Guiding Principles and Approach>>
Who We AreFree the Slaves is a not for profit organization made up of people who don't want to live in a world with slavery. And they're willing to do something about it. We don't waste time debating which kind of slavery is worse -- brick kilns or carpet looms, sex or domestic, new or old -- it's all horrible. Slavery is a dark slash across the heart of all humanity. We believe there are no easy answers to eradicating slavery. But there are answers from the people who are enslaved and those helping them to freedom. There is no single path to liberation - the paths are many - we will tread them all before our job is done. Staff and Board>>
Free the Slaves was formed in response to Dr. Kevin Bales' groundbreaking book, Disposable People. The award winning book introduced much of the world to modern-day slavery, including a business strategist and a television producer. Jolene Smith and Peggy Callahan joined Bales to form the organization in 2000. They dreamed big around a kitchen table in Mississippi; that dream has grown to encompass thousands of other dreamers…and doers. To this day FTS combines their original ideas of great research on the ground with grassroots movements, strategic thinking on how to leverage power and sharing the stories of slavery with the world. Media>>
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