The Freedom Fund

We continue to work with grassroots organisations to end modern slavery by shifting power to the most vulnerable people and elevating their voices, needs and leadership. Read more about the impact of the Freedom Fund and our partners. https://bit.ly/4emCBDv

People may be born into bonded labour when a family debt has been passed down from another generation. Affected families often do not have the right to income, shelter or education. See the journey of the Harawa Charawa bonded labourers in Nepal ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4cJ7wZ4

We work with frontline organisations, child domestic workers, their allies and the governments to increase the visibility of exploitative child domestic work and support advocacy that creates a protective and inclusive environment.

'A key reason for forming funder collaboratives is impact. By pooling resources, funders are able to put larger amounts of money behind impactful ideas. Organisations can also take a wider view of an issue, and take bigger risks.' Aiden Reiter, Financial Times https://lnkd.in/gp84nnWt

"Our partners work to create a future where every child in Kenya is protected, empowered and given a chance to thrive." ~ Ruth Kimani, Senior Program Manager for East Africa, on our work with child domestic workers in Kenya Learn more on how we're addressing child domestic work ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4bXhea1

Request for proposals! We are accepting proposals for the implementation of an inception project to address the different types of child exploitation in Karamoja region of Uganda. The inception grant will allow the successful applicant to continue, expand or refine the work being done on child exploitation. Apply by 15 July! ➡️ https://bit.ly/4eh1hNr

Congratulations to our first Freedom Rising cohort in Nepal, who've completed their final residential, focusing on collective action, how they'll continue to work together and share learning with each other, their organisations and communities. Two participants shared their reflections of taking part: “This program is unique from all the training programs I attended earlier. It impacted our lives deeply, changing our attitudes and behaviour. Though it does not seem visible when we are in a residential, it impacts a person unknowingly and makes them think about themselves and reflect. It changed me a lot." Female senior leader. “Now I am confident and able to voice my points and able to mix around with other people which was very difficult for me earlier.” Female survivor leader. Find out more! https://lnkd.in/e2u3CYai

From human trafficking to domestic servitude, modern slavery has many names. In every case, an individual’s freedom is withheld by another person or group. Invest in freedom. Be the change. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4clqLI2

While it is not always exploitative or harmful for a child to do domestic work, certain forms of child domestic labour are considered to be ‘domestic servitude’ - when the child faces exploitative and harmful working conditions, such as excessive control and confinement, physical and sexual abuse, and long hours. Exploitation also occurs when a child is employed a young age, prevented from accessing education, endures emotional and development harm, or is unable to leave the job. What is exploitative child domestic work? And how are our partners raising awareness? See here ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3RJJuVF

"Together, we are forging a path towards collective action, leveraging combined strength to combat forced labour and create a brighter future for all." ~ Freedom Fund Program Manager Roosa Sibarani on our work in Indonesia. See how we're addressing forced labour in the seafood industry ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3RM6qn4