by Free the Slaves | Dec 10, 2019 | Become an Abolitionist, Haiti, I Am the Change, Thought Leadership
There are few places on earth where it’s harder to stand up for human rights than Haiti. On this year’s Human Rights Day, we’d like to share an update about our courageous front-line activists there, who continue to fight child slavery even in times of national...
by Terry FitzPatrick | Jun 20, 2019 | Advocacy, FTS Model for Freedom, FTS Updates, Haiti, Senegal, Thought Leadership
Good news today from the U.S. State Department. Both Haiti and Senegal have been removed from the Tier Two Watch List in the annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, an indication that the governments of both countries are increasing their efforts to combat human...
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 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 | Sep 9, 2015 | FTS Updates, Haiti
Beyond Borders and Free the Slaves are proud to announce a new programmatic alliance designed to strengthen the effort to protect Haitian children from enslavement as domestic servants. The two organizations are combining their Haiti field operations into a joint...
