by Maurice Middleberg | Sep 13, 2017 | Become an Abolitionist, Faith in Action, Take Action
In recent weeks, I experienced the intense contradiction of great joy at the birth of a child and revulsion at despicable public conduct. Both are linked to my passion for the work of Free the Slaves. On August 14, we welcomed to the world our first grandchild,...
by Free the Slaves | Sep 12, 2017 | Become an Abolitionist, Congo, Haiti, I Am the Change, Take Action
The fight against slavery cannot be won by one group working alone. It takes many organizations, governments and communities acting in unison to free the enslaved and protect the vulnerable. The work of Free the Slaves is only possible because of your help! That’s why...
by Free the Slaves | Sep 6, 2017 | Become an Abolitionist, I Am the Change, Take Action
The fight against slavery cannot be won alone. It takes unity. Freedom is possible when organizations, governments and communities work together to safeguard the lives of the vulnerable. That’s why Free the Slaves has created a network of partner organizations...
by Staff | Sep 6, 2017 | FTS Updates, Haiti
Hurricane Irma continues to move towards Haiti as a Category 5 storm. Puerto Rico is already feeling the effects, with 15 -20 foot storm surges expected in some coastal communities. It is being described as the strongest Atlantic hurricane in history, with winds...
by Terry FitzPatrick | Aug 7, 2017 | FTS Model for Freedom, FTS Updates, Thought Leadership
Question: What do you call 26 smart, dedicated, energized, motivated and passionate human rights activists gathered together in one room? Answer: a global force for freedom! That’s the takeaway message from our 2017 all-staff retreat, which wrapped up Friday. Two...