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How to Start a Freedom Business

Nicole is the founder of Polished Pearl, a luxury lifestyle brand whose profits go to the needs of vulnerable children. Their products are made in two different countries where they are trying to fight trafficking through employment. This style of bu

Consider These Things Before Giving to an Organization

Financial support is what keeps the nonprofit sector alive. Since the generous support of individuals allows nonprofits to do the work they do, we wanted to offer some advice for those who are new to giving to these types of organizations. We intervi

Anti-Trafficking Apps of Interest

Fight human trafficking whenever and wherever you go. One touch on your phone screen can help you avoid slave-made goods or can assist you in anonymously reporting a potential case of trafficking. Interested in other education and reporting features

The Cost of Ending Slavery

In 2010 Kevin Bales gave an incredible TED Talk on the business of modern day slavery. He gave estimates on the cost to free all the slaves in the world today. This infographic is a representation of the estimates mentioned in that talk.  �        

"Have You Heard of Me?"

This poem is my interpretation after researching stories on bacha bazi. Bacha bazi is the practice of men preying upon younger boys, many times stating that they are apprentices, and ultimately using them for their own sexual pleasure. This pedophili

Products Made by Bonded Labor - with Alternative Options

Last month, we featured products made by child labor. This month, we're spotlighting goods made using bonded labor and offer fair trade alternatives. Rice Bonded labor is present in many sectors of the agricultural industry, and one of those is the r

Will Human Trafficking News Affect the 2015 TIP Report

The Rohingya in Myanmar (Burma) are a persecuted minority. Thai seafood is marked by modern slavery. Will recent news affect the 2015 TIP Report? It’s been quite a year. Human trafficking has been all over the news. Recently, we’ve heard a lot about

Questions and Signs to Identify Human Trafficking

  Victims of slavery today can often be invisible unless you know what you are looking for and can ask the right questions. We want everyone to be prepared, share these signs and questions.   Look for these clues:   They are being controlled.   They

Human Trafficking in a Source Country like Lithuania

Kristina Misiniene works for Caritas Lithuania, where she helps victims of forced labor and sex trafficking. In this video, she talks about how many of her survivors have been trafficked overseas, or from overseas. Many of the survivors she has worke

The Gateway

Freeset is in it’s 14th year of business. Yes, it’s a little bit different than most businesses, but I have to say there’s nothing like being part of a business that is about freedom. For tens of thousands of women in our part of the world prostitut