Free the Slaves

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Web Name: Free the Slaves

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Free the Slaves Turns 20!A timeline of highlights from our first 20 years of freeing slaves See how we've awakened the world & freed more than 14,000 people > Africa: Congo | Ghana | SenegalChildren are enslaved in Ghana’s mining and fishing regions. Poverty, conflict, and weak legal protections push women and girls into forced marriage and prostitution in the Congo. Phony promises of religious education lure children into forced begging in Senegal. Our Work in Congo > | Our Work in Ghana > | Our Work in Senegal > Americas: Haiti | Dominican Republic | BrazilImpoverished children are forced to leave home and toil as domestic servants in Haiti. Migrants are enslaved in the construction, agriculture and hospitality industries in the Dominican Republic. Landless farmworkers are enslaved on ranches and plantations in Brazil. Our Work in Haiti > | Our Work in Dominican Republic > | Our Work in Brazil > Asia: India NepalIllegal debts and a lack of access to justice plague the poor and marginalized in India—entire families are enslaved for borrowing small sums in emergencies. In Nepal, thousands must head overseas each year to find work—many are tricked by traffickers. Our Work in India > | Our Work in Nepal > How You Can Change the World in 90 Seconds Posted by Bukeni Waruzi on December 16, 2020 It must have seemed like an impossible challenge more than 150 years ago, that the moral imperative to end the slave trade and injustice it inflicted on Africans could actually succeed. Back then, slavery was considered ethically acceptable and economically necessary. Still, abolitionists won. They got slavery outlawed. But the job isn t finished, read more > 2020 Freedom from Slavery Forum Report and Recordings Now Available Posted by Terry FitzPatrick on November 30, 2020 The Freedom from Slavery Forum 2020 Advisory Committee would like to express thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s virtual convening, “Opportunities in an Age of Adaptation.” This year’s gathering in late October was a remarkable success. Across four days of digital meetings on research, advocacy, survivors and read more > Zip Code or Postal CodeBy submitting this form I am agreeing to receive news, updates and event info from Free the Slaves.EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. 1320 19th Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036 USA Tel: 202.775.7480 Fax: 202.775.7485 info@freetheslaves.net Workplace Matching GivingMany businesses will match your contributions or allow you to make tax-exempt contributions directly from your paycheck. Email info@freetheslaves.net for help. Free the Slaves has been approved by the Combined Federal Campaign for U.S. government employees. The number is 11482. Consumer Disclosure InformationA copy of Free the Slaves financial statements may be obtained by contacting us at: (202) 775-7480 or 1320 19th St NW # 600, Washington, DC 20036.Residents of the following states may obtain a copy of our financial and additional information as stated below:Colorado: Colorado residents may obtain copies of registration and financial documents from the office of the Secretary of State, 303-894-2860, www.sos.state.co.us/ re: Reg.No 20163039484.Florida: A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR FREE THE SLAVES, (REGISTRATION NO. CH43520), MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING 800-435-7352 OR VISITING THEIR WEBSITE WWW.FRESHFROMFLORIDA.COM. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.Georgia: A full and fair description of the programs and financial statement summary of Free the Slaves is available upon request at the office and phone number indicated above.Illinois: Contracts and reports regarding Free the Slaves, Inc. are on file with the Illinois Attorney General.Maryland: Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Solicitations Act are also available, for the cost of postage and copies, from the Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401 (410-974-5534).Michigan: MICS No. 57944.Mississippi: The official registration and financial information of Free the Slaves may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State s office by calling 888-236-6167. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement.New Jersey: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING 973-504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/charity/chardir.htm. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT.New York: Upon request, a copy of the latest annual report can be obtained from the organization or from the Office of the Attorney General by writing to the Charities Bureau at 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.North Carolina: Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 888- 830-4989 or 919-807-2214. The license is not an endorsement by the State.Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of Free the Slaves may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling 800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.Virginia: Financial statements are available from the, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218.Washington: Free the Slaves is registered with Washington State’s Charities Program as required by law and additional information is available by calling 800-332-4483 or visiting www.sos.wa.gov/charities, or on file at Charities Division, Office of the Secretary of State, State of Washington, Olympia, WA 98504.West Virginia: Residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from: Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN SUPPORT OF Free the Slaves’ MISSION, AND ARE DEDUCTIBLE FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW. REGISTRATION IN A STATE DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION OF FREE THE SLAVES BY THE STATE. Mark Your CalendarKeep an eye on our Facebook page for upcoming Free the Slaves fundraising events in your area. You can find us at facebook.com/freetheslaves.Scheduled Events:There are no scheduled events at this time. Keep an eye on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram feeds for updates! Impact of Your DonationAll gifts are dedicated to our programs that bring and sustain freedom for entire communities.Gifts of $25, for example, can help feed Indian child slavery survivors attending a transitional school.Gifts of $250 can provide two women in the Congo with a sewing machine and supplies to start a sustainable garment business.Gifts of $500 can help a child attend transitional school in Ghana for six months.All gifts are used to maintain, support and create programs for FTS and our partners.  Donate Stocks BondsFree the Slaves has established a brokerage account that makes it easy to donate securities!Please contact your financial advisor to request that your shares be delivered to the Free the Slaves account at Morgan Stanley via DTC. For account details, please ask your financial advisor to contact Linda McNabb at Morgan Stanley: (781) 416-2420, linda.mcnabb@ms.com.Thanks!

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