Freedom Fund
@freedomfund.bsky.social
We invest in frontline organisations and movements to drive a measurable reduction of modern slavery in high-prevalence countries and industries. www.freedomfund.org
In Karamoja, Uganda, where 74.2% of people live in absolute poverty and food crises are a recurring reality, many families face impossible choices. For some children, that means leaving school to earn money; for others, it means facing pressure to marry before they are ready. 👉️ bit.ly/4hbnznV
We're hiring a NY based Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager for Individual Philanthropy to work with colleagues across the U.S. and U.K. to build and steward a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and help shape the broader strategic partnerships strategy 🗓️ Apply by 10 August 👉️ bit.ly/3QdeP1y
In his latest article for the Center for Effective Philanthropy, our CEO @nickgrono.bsky.social argues that funders who embrace risk can help unlock impact at scale. Read the article: cep.org/blog/the-cas... Find out more about our responsible supply chains work: bit.ly/3RAShwd
In a new blog, Freedom Fund Program Manager Barbra Apio Odongo argues that ending child marriage means more than stopping weddings, it means ensuring girls have access to education, economic opportunities and support before poverty forces these impossible decisions. 👉️ bit.ly/4yjISts
The @thefishingdaily.bsky.social shares Humanity United’s and @freedomfund.bsky.social’s findings from our report. Our study shows real progress within the seafood and fishing industry in Thailand, but forced labor remains highest aboard fishing vessels. thefishingdaily.com/internationa...
Report Finds Thai Seafood Reforms Cut Forced Labour - International Fishing News - The Fishing Daily - Irish, UK and European Fishing Industry News
A new report finds labour conditions in Thailand's seafood industry have improved significantly, but warns reforms remain fragile.
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Through Child Rights Clubs led by our partner, MAEJT Nigeria, children are learning about their rights, challenging harmful norms and supporting their peers to stay safe from exploitation. Read our latest blog to see how children are driving change in their own communities: bit.ly/44Msynw
In her latest article, the Freedom Fund’s Managing Director of Programmes, Havovi Wadia, explores why trust is critical when designing low-cost financial interventions that strengthen resilience to exploitation. 👉️ bit.ly/44ME8in
What does it take to fund change at scale? Read the new article from @nickgrono.bsky.social for the Center for Effective Philanthropy here: cep.org/blog/the-cas... Or find out more about our responsible supply chains program here: bit.ly/3RAShwd
💻️ Cyber scam hubs in Asia-Pacific region 📄 Employer Pays Principle reduces debt bondage in Malaysia 📊 Approaches for worker-driven co-research in global supply chains 📈 Trends and drivers of child labour in Uganda That and more in this month's bulletin 👉️ bit.ly/4wNTI9z
Slavery Research Bulletin | Freedom Fund
A monthly bulletin presenting new and compelling research from the global anti-slavery movement.
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A new blog from our Program Manager in Uganda, Barbra Apio, on why we need to rethink how we understand child marriage and what it will take to protect girls' futures. Read it here: bit.ly/4yjISts
In a new article, Havovi Wadia, our Managing Director of Programs, shares the story of Radha (pseudonym), a woman from Nepal’s Harawa–Charawa community who used a small seed grant to open a shop in her village. 👉️ bit.ly/44ME8in
The Freedom Fund is recruiting a Managing Director of Programs to help lead and scale our global work to end modern slavery. 📍 London preferred (relocation and visa sponsorship available) 🚨 Apply by Friday 7 August 2026, 9:00am BST 🚨 Find out more: plusportal.perrettlaver.com/VacancyDetai...
The Freedom Fund is looking for a Senior Seafood Program Manager to work closely with our funder and implementation partner, @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social, acting as a strategic thought partner to advance our shared goals. 🚨 Apply by August 3 🚨 bit.ly/3QdeP1y
We're seeking a Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager for Individual Philanthropy to provide financial services to work collaboratively with colleagues across the U.S. and U.K. Apply by 22 July! Find out more 👉️ bit.ly/3QdeP1y
“The vendors who stitch our clothes, harvest our food, and care for our children are not waiting to be discovered by philanthropy. They are already organising.” Article on funding labour rights in Alliance magazine: www.alliancemagazine.org/analysis/fun...
Grateful to organisations who joined us and Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for a roundtable on emerging forced labour trends. @antislavery.org @business-humanrights.org @unison.org.uk
A century after the world’s first international treaty against slavery, exploitation remains widespread. In his Q&A with Nicole F. Roberts for @forbes.com, @nickgrono.bsky.social reflects on why the next century must look different. Read the full interview in Forbes: www.forbes.com/sites/nicole...
We're excited to announce Havovi Wadia as our next CEO, succeeding Nick Grono on 1 December 2026. Havovi has been a driving force at the Freedom Fund since 2021 and brings 15+ years of leadership in the fight against modern slavery. Congratulations, Havovi! bit.ly/3SsYWZq
“The vendors who stitch our clothes, harvest our food, and care for our children are not waiting to be discovered by philanthropy. They are already organising.” New article on funding labour rights in Alliance magazine: www.alliancemagazine.org/analysis/fun...
An exciting opportunity for a senior leader to join the Freedom Fund, we are recruiting for a new Managing Director of External Affairs, based in the US, to lead our fundraising and communications work. Find out more and apply here: plusportal.perrettlaver.com/VacancyDetai...
We're joining 100+ organisations, unions and survivor advocates urging Australia to strengthen its Modern Slavery Act. Three years after review found it hadn't led to "meaningful change," it's time for real corporate due diligence. #ModernSlavery www.walkfree.org/news/2026/in...
Investors, unions, human rights groups and survivors unite on call for stronger modern slavery laws
Australia’s Modern Slavery Act is under renewed scrutiny as investors, unions, survivor advocates and civil society groups call for stronger legislation to improve corporate accountability and…
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We’re proud to share that our film Liberated, but not yet free has been awarded a Bronze Telly Award in the not‑for‑profit category. Watch the film: bit.ly/4d3CBbv Check out the award: www.tellyawards.com/winners/2026...
To date, the Freedom Fund has impacted 1.78 million lives and helped 12 million people build resistance to exploitation. Check out our digital impact report here:
Impact Report 2025 | Ending modern slavery | The Freedom Fund
Explore the Freedom Fund's 2025–2026 Impact Report detailing global initiatives, survivor leadership, and policy advancements in combating modern slavery.
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Harawa‑Charawa families have spent generations organising for the freedom and dignity they were long denied. See the ongoing movement towards true liberation in ‘Liberated, but not yet free’: bit.ly/4d3CBbv
Legendra is part of the Harawa‑Charawa community in Nepal, where an intergenerational system of agricultural bonded labour has kept families working under exploitative conditions for decades. Watch ‘Liberated, but not yet free’ to learn more: bit.ly/4d3CBbv
Rajbati’s childhood experience reflects a wider reality for Harawa‑Charawa communities, where a single crisis can push families into years of exploitative work. Watch ‘Liberated, but not yet free’ here for more info: bit.ly/4d3CBbv
When long‑standing riverine and Indigenous livelihoods collapse, as forests are cleared for cattle or mining or new roads, communities are pushed into the very industries destroying their land. Find out more about our work in the Amazon: bit.ly/4m0Hy92
The Survivor Leadership Fund is now accepting applications in Nepal. This round offers one‑year unrestricted grants of up to US $20,000, with the possibility of a second‑year grant of US $25,000. 🚨 Applications close 4 May 🚨 👉️ bit.ly/4tlQOqW
