Can a perfect mix of ethical fashion, employability training, and dignified employment make a difference against human trafficking? Made for Freedom thinks so! Visit the award-winning social enterprise’s website to learn how it’s fighting human trafficking one ethical fashion piece at a time.
For years, several individuals and organizations have fought against modern slavery through rescues, empowerment initiatives, and volunteer work.
The IASC awards focus on recognizing such initiatives; this year, a unique organization made it to their list.
They're called Made for Freedom, and they have every intention of earning that name!
As the world recognizes National Human Trafficking Prevention month in January, Made for Freedom's recent IASC award brings further attention to the organization's campaign against exploitation and modern slavery.
More details here https://madeforfreedom.com
The International Labour Organization estimates that over 49 million people are currently confined to various forms of modern slavery, including human trafficking for forced labor, forced marriage, debt servitude, and commercial exploitation.
Made for Freedom's IASC award stands as a crowning achievement in its courageous effort to stop the spread of human trafficking by providing victims and vulnerable populations with opportunities for dignified employment.
As part of its awareness campaign during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the organization has launched an informational download featuring red flags, risk factors, and action items that will help people identify trafficking situations and support survivors of human trafficking in their recovery through gainful employment. This allows survivors to learn new skills in a safe work environment while earning fair wages from legitimate businesses.
Made for Freedom also partners with restorative centers to provide training on the process and business skills necessary to create and sell pieces of jewelry, clothing, and other style accessories that promote ethical fashion.
The impact of the fashion pieces begins with the services, training, and dignified employment provided and continues with efforts dedicated to fighting human trafficking. Made for Freedom believes this will help break the cycle of vulnerability and financial desperation that often leads to modern slavery.
About the Organization
Made for Freedom is a social enterprise that partners with anti-slavery organizations to provide resources geared towards preventing human trafficking, restoring survivors, and raising awareness of modern slavery.
A representative said, "Made for Freedom was built with the producer and the consumer in mind. Our products are made at centers worldwide, providing dignified employment for women and men in desperate situations. This is incredibly valuable as victims of human trafficking learn that they have value and that healing is possible."
Modern slavery is a plague that we should all be concerned about. If you want to make a real difference, call the Made for Freedom team at 314-722-6070 or visit their website to see how you can help today!
Go to https://madeforfreedom.com to find out more!
