by Terry FitzPatrick | Nov 3, 2014 | Become an Abolitionist, Take Action
We’re all touched by slavery today. It’s in our homes, schools, offices, churches and stores. That’s because many of the 21 to 30 million people in modern-day slavery make products that we use every day. You can help end it by fighting slavery at its source. A...
by Maurice Middleberg | Oct 2, 2014 | Faith in Action, Take Action
We were slaves of the Pharaoh We, as Jews, grow up with this phrase. The passage from slavery to freedom is at the very heart of our story as a Jewish people. Everything we are – our sense of shared community and common heritage – stems from breaking the chains...
by Terry FitzPatrick | Aug 13, 2014 | Advocacy, FTS Model for Freedom, FTS Updates, Research, Monitoring & Evaluation, Thought Leadership
“Forging freedom demands the courage to renew and transform.”That’s how the Free the Slaves 2013 Annual Report begins. The report demonstrates that Free the Slaves is thriving as an organization, while embracing the need for change.The report showcases remarkable...
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 Terry FitzPatrick | Jun 11, 2014 | FTS Updates, Take Action
What do you call a room full of international development professionals? A golden opportunity! And that opportunity unfolds this week as InterAction hosts its 30th Annual Forum in Washington. For the first time, Free the Slaves will be on hand as an InterAction member...
