Senegal

In Akure, Nigeria, seventeen survivors took their next steps toward independence. Gathered for a two-day workshop hosted by Free the Slaves (FTS) and Emmanuel World Children Foundation—with support from the Center on Human Trafficking Research and Outreach (CenHTRO)—they learned new skills, shared experiences, and received tools to rebuild their livelihoods. What began as a training became a celebration of resilience: survivors standing together, leaders listening, and a community committing to sustained empowerment long after rescue.

In Kédougou, Senegal, a powerful example of resilience and cross-border solidarity has unfolded. Between August 2024 and June 2025, coordinated operations rescued 20 survivors of trafficking and exploitation—providing safety, care, and a path toward reintegration long after a formal anti-exploitation program had ended. This is the story of how governments, civil society, and international partners worked together to protect lives, restore dignity, and create lasting change.

In a poignant and solemn gathering, stakeholders, activists, and community members recently convened for the closing ceremony of a significant anti-trafficking project. The event marked not only the culmination of tireless efforts but also a moment to reflect on the...

In Senegal, we are collaborating with the Center on Human Trafficking Research & Outreach (CenHTRO) at the University of Georgia, two civil society organizations, law enforcement, and other government agencies to combat severe sex trafficking in the Kedougou...

Free the Slaves (FTS) team in Senegal organized an extraordinary homecoming on June 16, 2023. The heroes of this story were 26 resilient survivors of sexual exploitation, ranging in age from 13 to 26 years old. The vigilant agents of the NGO La Lumière removed these...

A collaborative effort between multiple organizations and the governments of Senegal and Nigeria results in 19 women and children returning to their families in Nigeria.

Free the Slaves and our implementing partner, La Lumiere, successfully reintegrated 16 survivors of Commercial Sexual Exploitation back to Nigeria. The successful return of these survivors to their homes is the first repatriation as part of the Program to Address...

Twelve Nigerian women are free from slavery in Senegal today!  Adaku*, Joy*, Esther*, and Chinara* were intercepted in Fadougou village on their way to what they believed were good jobs in restaurants, hotels, or boutiques that paid a good salary.