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Announcing the 2010 Freedom Awards
The Freedom Awards celebrate heroes of the anti-slavery movement from around the world. These awards are open to organizations and individuals working to eradicate human trafficking and modern-day slavery.

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The awards will be given out during late 2010. Awardees will be flown to the USA for an inspirational evening that honors the vision and courage of slavery survivors, community-based organizations bringing slaves to freedom, individual leaders, young adult activists and communicators spreading the word about slavery.

All nominations must be received by midnight GMT on November 2, 2009. Late nominations will not be considered for the 2010 awards.
Award Categories

Award to an
individual survivor
of slavery:


One award will be given to an individual who has survived a form of slavery and is now using his or her life in freedom to help others exercise the purpose of their lives. The award is named the Frederick Douglass Award.

The recipient will receive:
• $10,000 for training and capacity building to continue and expand their work.
• $10,000 to be awarded over two years, and used as he or she sees fit.

Please click here for more information and the nomination form.

Award to a
community-based
organization:


One award will be given to a community-based organization that is demonstrating how slavery can be dismantled and destroyed. The award is named the Harriet Tubman Award.

The winning organization will receive:
• A grant of $25,000 a year for two years.
• A technical assistance package worth $15,000 a year for two years.
• A tour to share experiences with relevant organizations.
• A short documentary produced by Free the Slaves about the anti-slavery activities and work of the organization.

Please click here for more information and nomination forms.

Anne Templeton Zimmerman Fellowships

Nomination forms and details about the 2010 Zimmerman Fellowships program will be available soon. Please check back.

Freedom Awards:


>>Douglass Pakistan Award


>>Douglass Cambodia Award


>>Tubman Award


>>Zimmerman Fellowship Award

 

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