by Free the Slaves | Aug 5, 2014 | Ghana, Take Action
Many children in informal mining communities in Ghana are forced to work in mines under dangerous conditions: carrying heavy loads and handling mercury to extract gold from ore. Young girls who go to these mining communities to sell food and water are often sexually...
by Free the Slaves | Jul 30, 2014 | Take Action, Uncategorized
Today is the official day for raising awareness around one of the greatest human rights challenges of our time: human trafficking. The United Nations has marked July 30th as the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This day aims to educate people about human...
by Terry FitzPatrick | Jul 24, 2014 | Take Action
Editor’s Note: Many FTS contributors are embracing The Power of 12 by scheduling automatic monthly donations. This form of support is especially valuable since it helps us know that a regular level of funding is coming, avoiding the risks of boom-and-bust cycles...
by Maurice Middleberg | Jul 14, 2014 | Congo
Under the lush green hills and red clay that surround Lubono village, lies gold. It’s the centerpiece of the local economy. Much of the mining here is carried out by what are called “artisanal” miners. This term masks the incredibly difficult and dangerous work in...
by Maurice Middleberg | Jul 10, 2014 | Take Action
Every day we see how the power of community can liberate entire villages from slavery around the globe. That is why we’re asking our community of supporters to come together to take a powerful stand. Our goal is simple: we want to raise $350,000 by the end of...
