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2018 TIP Report Upgrades Several African Countries

Posted by Terry FitzPatrick on June 28, 2018

The U.S. State Department says many African governments are doing a better job combating modern slavery. More than a dozen African nations received upgrades in the annual Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP).

The upgrades include Ghana, where Free the Slaves has helped lead a comprehensive program to strengthen communities and government agencies.

“We saw some positive movements across entire regions,” said U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo while releasing the report in Washington Thursday. “Of the 48 African read more >

Rejecting Racism, Strengthening our Bonds

Posted by Maurice Middleberg on January 12, 2018

Every day, the staff of Free the Slaves works in solidarity with local partners and communities to help bring about a more just world. We do so in Haiti, in several countries in Africa, and in Asia.

Every day, our staff manifests tremendous dedication and skill. Every day, our partners do the hard work of serving, with great integrity, communities in need.

Every day, the people in those communities exhibit courage, decency and care. These are read more >

FTS Helps Uncle Rescue Nephew from Street Begging Slavery

Posted by Madiop Gueye on November 28, 2017

He traveled 500 miles to see slavery for himself, unaware that he would find a member of his own family trapped in a street begging gang in Senegal.

Without hesitation, he rescued the boy, 12 and brought him home.

Mamady Diamanka serves as president of his village’s community child protection committee (CAPE).

These groups, established by Free the Slaves and our Senegalese partner organization ENDA Jeunesse Action, alert parents in rural areas to the risks of sending their children away to religious boarding read more >

2017 Trafficking Report Released Amid Radical Budget Cutbacks

Posted by Terry FitzPatrick on June 27, 2017

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report illustrates “the commitment of our country that we have this joint effort underway across the entire United States government” to combat modern slavery. “Human trafficking is as old as humankind, regrettably” Tillerson said. “It is our hope that the 21st century will be the last century of human trafficking, and that is what we are all committed to.”

Tillerson’s comments came as he unveiled the read more >

‘Protect Our Children’ Project Prevents Trafficking of Three Brothers in Senegal

Posted by Anna Bengel on June 6, 2017

A religious leader in a remote village in Kolda recruited three young brothers, only 7 and 8 years old, to go to urban Saint-Louis seemingly to learn the Quran. Many families in Senegal send their children to religious boarding schools, or daaras, in Saint-Louis, a dense city hundreds of miles away near the mouth of the Senegal River. Yet many hopeful religious students, or talibés, are forced instead into begging slavery. Rapid urbanization and crushing poverty have created a sad read more >

Connecting the Dots in Senegal

Posted by Karen Snyder on March 13, 2017

In many of the countries where we work, modern slavery is hidden from public view. But not in Senegal. Child slavery here is evident everywhere. Little boys carrying empty plastic margarine containers cluster on street corners and markets all over Dakar, Saint-Louis and the many villages along major roads. They are trapped in forced begging.

During my visit to Senegal earlier this year, I stopped and talked to a few boys digging through a dumpster in Saint-Louis. They said they were read more >

Standing Firm for Freedom…

Posted by Staff on January 31, 2017

Trafficking Prevention Month ends today, but we would like to ask Free the Slaves supporters to remain vigilant throughout the year. With fast-moving changes at the White House and Capitol, this is a critical time for letting government officials know that fighting slavery is important to the American public. Everyone has a role to play, including you.

This month, Free the Slaves has recommended important steps the Trump Administration can take to maintain America’s global leadership on combating slavery. The read more >

Six Inspiring FTS Donors Exemplify the Spirit of Giving

Posted by Anna Bengel on December 21, 2016

The season of giving is close at hand. In celebration of the spirit of community , Free the Slaves is spotlighting some of most inspiring donors in our original film series, “Why I Free Slaves.”

These short profiles tell the deeply personal stories of people who support our crucial work: a psychologist, a teacher, an author, an actor, an investor, and a rabbi. Each video illustrates the true meaning of charity. Each donor is a reminder that slavery exists—and with read more >

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Archive for the ‘Senegal’ Category

2018 TIP Report Upgrades Several African Countries

Rejecting Racism, Strengthening our Bonds

FTS Helps Uncle Rescue Nephew from Street Begging Slavery

2017 Trafficking Report Released Amid Radical Budget Cutbacks

‘Protect Our Children’ Project Prevents Trafficking of Three Brothers in Senegal

Connecting the Dots in Senegal

Standing Firm for Freedom…

Six Inspiring FTS Donors Exemplify the Spirit of Giving

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