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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

As a child living on the streets, Halima faced daily uncertainty. Watch our new film ‘and learn more about our work to end commercial sexual exploitation of children in Bangladesh: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CULE...

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Learn more about our work with partners, including INCIDIN Bangladesh, to help end the commercial sexual exploitation of children in Bangladesh: bit.ly/4rDF1V9 The work of this partner is funded by a grant from the United States Department of State.

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

In a new blog, Freedom Fund supporter Douglas Pike reflects on visits to Indonesia and Brazil, where he met survivors, community leaders and frontline partners working to end exploitation. bit.ly/478O9aS

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

-State-run overseas employment program in Ethiopia -Decent work & quality of life in fishing sector -Forced labour exposure in multi-national companies -Economic benefits of reducing child marriage & pregnancy in SE Asia -Widespread conflict-linked exploitation in Sudan 👉️ bit.ly/4ryr5vP

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

In a new article, Daniel Lowalem, our Program Advisor for Uganda, explores what meaningful youth participation looks like in practice and why it is essential to lasting change. Read the article: bit.ly/4xjzJiV

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

What happens when a nonprofit receives not just one, but two transformational, unrestricted multi-million dollar gifts? Our Managing Director of Programs, Havovi Wadia, joined the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast to discuss how to turn generational gifts into generational change. bit.ly/3VcuQuq

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What would you do with not just one but two multi-million-dollar gifts?

What happens when a nonprofit receives not one, but two transformational, unrestricted gifts worth millions of dollars? In this episode, Rob Harter speaks with Dr. Xanthe Scharff, President and CEO…

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

What happens when we stop talking about young people and start listening to them? A new blog from Daniel Lowalem, our Program Advisor for Uganda: bit.ly/4gUIDgI

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

What drives child marriage and child labour in Karamoja, Uganda? Read the study by AfriChild Centre and the Freedom Fund: bit.ly/4hbnznV

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Child marriage can be easy to miss when it happens outside formal ceremonies and official records. In her latest article, Barbra Apio Odongo explores how poverty, economic vulnerability and informal unions are putting girls at risk in ways that often go unseen. Read it here: bit.ly/4yjISts

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

This month's Slavery Research Buletin highlights new evidence on child marriage in Uganda, labour monitoring in authoritarian states, preventing FGM/C in humanitarian settings, anti-trafficking responses in India, and the often-overlooked scale of internal trafficking 👉️ bit.ly/4gv7HdO

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The Freedom Fund is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Manager for Philanthropy to support the growth of the organisation’s private philanthropy portfolio. The Manager will manage a growing portfolio of institutional funders. 📍 Based in London or New York 🗓️ Apply by 7 September 👉️ bit.ly/3QdeP1y

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

After 12 years as CEO of the Freedom Fund, @nickgrono.bsky.social is stepping down. In a new @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social op-ed, he shares what he learned planning his own succession, and why real leadership means building orgs that thrive after you leave. www.philanthropy.com/solutions/ho...

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Survivor Leadership Fund is open for applications in Indonesia! Unrestricted grants up to US$20,000, with a possible US$25,000 second-year grant. For survivor-led orgs based in central/eastern Indonesia, led by people with lived experience of modern slavery. Apply by 21 Sept 2026: bit.ly/4xHJqs1

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Strategic litigation is not just about legal wins, it’s about building the conditions for long-term change. @nickgrono.bsky.social explores how donors can support this work, and why it matters now, in an article for the Center for Effective Philanthropy, read it here: cep.org/blog/the-cas...

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

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

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The United Nations theme for International Youth Day this year, Different Contexts, Common Aspirations, reminds us that children everywhere share many of the same hopes: dignity, opportunity, education and the chance to shape their own future. Watch The Invisible Workforce here: bit.ly/4xhYU5J

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

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

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

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

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

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

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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

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...

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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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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

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

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

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

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

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

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

💻️ 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

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Slavery Research Bulletin | Freedom Fund

A monthly bulletin presenting new and compelling research from the global anti-slavery movement.

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

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

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

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

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

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...

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

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

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

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

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

“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...

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

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

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

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...

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

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

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

“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...

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Access this months' Slavery Research Bulletin here 👉 bit.ly/3QtWAsK

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

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...

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

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...

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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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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

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...

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

New Slavery Research Bulletin out now: www.freedomfund.org/news/slavery...

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

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

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

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

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

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

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

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

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

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

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Our latest evaluation reveals significant shifts in women’s economic participation and decision‑making in Nepal. 👉️ bit.ly/4ecwKTE

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

“We call them ‘house girls’ or ‘helpers,’ but rarely do we call them what they are: children whose rights are being traded for our convenience.” Read our Head of Programs for Africa, Ruth Kimani's, article here: www.moretoherstory.com/stories/behi...

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Behind Closed Doors, Millions of Girls Are Working Instead of Learning — More to Her Story

Across Africa, child domestic work remains one of the most invisible forms of exploitation faced by girls.

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Freedom Fund @freedomfund.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

The Survivor Leadership Fund is now accepting applications in Nepal. Apply by 4 May 2026 👉️ bit.ly/4tlQOqW Join the information session tomorrow 👉️https://zoom.us/meeting/register/ts07WsYkQ_2z0DxDhPH9Og

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