The Freedom Fund

The Freedom Fund is sponsored by The Freedom Fund (UK and US registered charity). The Freedom Fund identifies and invests in the most effective community-led efforts to eradicate modern slavery in the countries and sectors where it is most prevalent.

Freedom Fund | Committed to ending modern slavery Towards a world free of slavery We are a catalyst in the global effort to end modern slavery, working with frontline organisations and communities where exploitation and trafficking are highly prevalent. 49. 6 million people are victims of modern slavery around the world.

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. Victims are trapped in exploitation through debt, fraud, coercion or violence.

Learn about modern slavery Shifting power to create change To end slavery we must shift power to those most vulnerable to exploitation and hold those in power accountable. Our response should build power among the people most affected by slavery and enable them to lead the way towards transforming global systems of exploitation. Only then will we succeed in ending modern slavery for good.

We partner with frontline organisations and communities in slavery ‘hotspots’ – places across the world where slavery is highly prevalent. In each hotspot, we convene a network of grassroots organisations to work collaboratively toward shared objectives, multiplying their resources, impact and influence.

With the right funding and support, our frontline partners tackle the root causes of slavery and contribute to the transformation of some of the world’s most marginalised communities.

January 2014 - December 2025 Individuals accessing social and legal services At-risk children in school Micro-enterprises started Graduates of vocational training Fostering an anti-slavery movement The Freedom Fund recognises that movements led by people who are most affected create the deepest change, and invests in individuals, organisations and initiatives to grow and uplift survivor leadership in anti-slavery movements.

Learn about movement building In today’s global economy, slavery touches us all – through the clothes we wear, the food we eat and the products we buy. To tackle the systemic drivers of discrimination, exploitation and abuse in every corner of the globe, we need to change the rules of the game.

Learn about corporate accountability Climate justice and modern slavery Across many Freedom Fund programs, the communities where our local partners are working are bearing the brunt of erratic weather, floods, drought, and environmental degradation.

Without other options, when the livelihoods of the poorest families disappear or they are faced with sudden climate-related shocks, they are more vulnerable to distress migration, child labour and trafficking, debt bondage and child marriage. Our partners have strong relationships in the places where slavery and climate shocks intersect.

We believe they can play a vital role in making climate adaptations part of building sustainable freedom . More about climate justice 2025 tested the global anti-slavery movement. With foreign aid frozen and human rights funding shrinking, the need for stable, flexible support for frontline organisations has never been greater.

The Freedom Fund responded by leaning into our role as a trust-based funder, deepening support for survivor-led organisations and giving partners greater flexibility and autonomy. We remain focused on directly supporting survivors and communities affected by modern slavery and dismantling the systems that allow exploitation to persist.

Across ten hotspots spanning Asia, Africa, and Latin America, partners made concrete gains: workers accessing minimum wages for the first time, families winning access to land, landmark policies enacted, and thousands of children kept in school and out of exploitation. Our latest Impact Report tells those stories.

Explore our 2025-26 digital Impact Report Seeds of security: How vegetable gardens are shielding children from trafficking Liberated, but not yet free The power of trust: Unrestricted grants are going further than we imagined February 19, 2026 Article Webinar: Exploring the role of education in protecting child domestic workers from harm Webinar: Measuring commercial sexual exploitation of girls in Dhaka, Bangladesh Play, pay and protection: Securing rights for child domestic workers Legatum increases commitment to $6 million The Freedom Fund welcomes Dr. Xanthe Scharff February 3, 2025 Press release Celebrating the achievements of the Global Fund to End Modern Slavery Building pathways to economic freedom Ideas in action: Pilot program evaluation in Liberia