Free the Slaves works with community-based liberators in strategically selected trafficking hot spots. We provide funding and technical expertise to local organizations that co-implement our community model—adapting our strategy based on local needs and conditions.
India has the largest concentration of slavery in the world today. Millions are in debt bondage, where loans illegally enslave laborers. Many others are trapped in brothels or as domestic servants. Free the Slaves helps villagers liberate themselves through collective community action. Entire communities move from passive acceptance of slavery to sustainable freedom. Learn more >
Children are a nation's most precious resource. But in Ghana children are exploited in pursuit of other resources: gold and fish. Free the Slaves helps educate Ghanaian parents about child rights to stop the flow of children into slavery at gold mines and on fishing boats. We've helped rescue kids from slavery and return them to their homes. Learn more >
Impoverished Haitian families often feel they have no choice but to send children away to live elsewhere—comforted by assurances that their child will be better off working as a domestic servant. For many kids, the promises of good food and an education are never kept. Free the Slaves educates families about the risks and empowers parents to retrieve their children from slavery. Learn more >
Imagine sending your kids away from home, believing they will receive religious schooling in a nurturing environment in the city. But what if your children are turned into street beggars instead, forced to ask the public for money that goes to child slavery rings? We're working to expose the lies of traffickers and remove the children from harm. Learn more >
The Dominican Republic is best known to many outsiders for its idyllic Caribbean beach resorts. But modern slavery hides below the surface. Learn more >
It's a perilous journey, traveling to strange cities and foreign lands to earn money to send back home. Many Nepalis take the risk because rural poverty is endemic and enslavement in villages is common. Too often the trip is a dead-end into slavery overseas. Free the Slaves educated Nepalis about migrating safely and helped them confront slavery on their doorsteps. Learn more >
It's the deadliest spot in the poorest continent on earth. Millions have died during the conflict between rebel militias and the national army. At stake: vast mineral wealth and control of slaves who work in the mines. Free the Slaves is strengthening the capacity of communities, civil society, the government, and international organizations to confront slavery. Learn more >
Traffickers target Brazilians forced to travel great distances to find work. Our partners helped liberate thousands by triggering government raids, providing shelter for survivors, helping punish traffickers, and holding corporations accountable. Free the Slaves empowered at-risk communities to resist slavery by standing up to powerful interests. Learn more >
COVID-19 is threatening to overtake villages in the Dominican Republic because government aid is not reaching immigrant laborers of Haitian origin or descent in trafficking hot spots. Our special Go Fund Me campaign will provide masks and food to victims and the vulnerable.
Many businesses will match your contributions or allow you to make tax-exempt contributions directly from your paycheck. Call 202.580.7668 or email narit.gessler@freetheslaves.net for help. Free the Slaves has been approved by the Combined Federal Campaign for U.S. government employees. The number is 11482.
A copy of Free the Slaves financial statements may be obtained by contacting us at: (202) 775-7480 or 1320 19th St NW # 600, Washington, DC 20036.
Residents of the following states may obtain a copy of our financial and additional information as stated below:
Colorado: Colorado residents may obtain copies of registration and financial documents from the office of the Secretary of State, 303-894-2860, www.sos.state.co.us/ re: Reg.No 20163039484.
Florida: A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR FREE THE SLAVES, (REGISTRATION NO. CH43520), MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING 800-435-7352 OR VISITING THEIR WEBSITE WWW.FRESHFROMFLORIDA.COM. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
Georgia: A full and fair description of the programs and financial statement summary of Free the Slaves is available upon request at the office and phone number indicated above.
Illinois: Contracts and reports regarding Free the Slaves, Inc. are on file with the Illinois Attorney General.
Maryland: Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Solicitations Act are also available, for the cost of postage and copies, from the Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401 (410-974-5534).
Michigan: MICS No. 57944.
Mississippi: The official registration and financial information of Free the Slaves may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 888-236-6167. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement.
New Jersey: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING 973-504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/charity/chardir.htm. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT.
New York: Upon request, a copy of the latest annual report can be obtained from the organization or from the Office of the Attorney General by writing to the Charities Bureau at 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.
North Carolina: Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 888- 830-4989 or 919-807-2214. The license is not an endorsement by the State.
Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of Free the Slaves may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling 800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
Virginia: Financial statements are available from the, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218.
Washington: Free the Slaves is registered with Washington State’s Charities Program as required by law and additional information is available by calling 800-332-4483 or visiting www.sos.wa.gov/charities, or on file at Charities Division, Office of the Secretary of State, State of Washington, Olympia, WA 98504.
West Virginia: Residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from: Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN SUPPORT OF Free the Slaves’ MISSION, AND ARE DEDUCTIBLE FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW. REGISTRATION IN A STATE DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION OF FREE THE SLAVES BY THE STATE.
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