by Free the Slaves | Aug 17, 2012 | Congo, FTS Updates
Free the Slaves is thrilled to introduce two dynamic individuals who have recently joined us to form our action team for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Jack Kahorha is FTS’ new DRC Coordinator, working on the frontlines. He is based in Goma in eastern...
by Terry FitzPatrick | Jan 19, 2012 | Congo, FTS Updates, Slavery in the News
The newest front in fighting slavery involves educating consumers that many everyday products are tainted by slavery. Sometimes it’s sweatshop slavery where products are made. Other times, slaves are forced to harvest or mine raw materials. America’s most influential...
by Free the Slaves | Jul 12, 2011 | Congo, FTS Updates
Following the recent release of our groundbreaking video (which you can watch below) and investigative report on slavery in the mining industry in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Free The Slaves eagerly awaits the release of documentary film, Crisis in the...
by Terry FitzPatrick | Jul 7, 2011 | FTS Updates
A new groundbreaking video and investigative report about slavery in the mining industry in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are now online. The video is called “Slavery in Your Pocket: Breaking the Congo Connection.” In the film, three child slaves—Busho, Anyesi...
by Free the Slaves | Jun 1, 2011 | Congo, FTS Updates, Slavery in the News
CNN’s year-long Freedom Project continues to churn out great coverage on modern-day slavery. We were excited to see Amanda Kloer’s (editor of Change.org’s Human Trafficking blog) recent article highlighting the importance of the U.S....
