The Freedom Story

September 12th, 2024 - For us, partnering with the community is crucial for impacting more vulnerable children. Our Partnership Program creates connections to other organizations that also are motivated to prevent child trafficking. With the help of these partnerships, our prevention work has much greater reach. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast, where we bring you updates in audio version. These episodes may touch on sensitive topics. Parental discretion is advised. For more information, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefreedomstory.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

August 29th, 2024 - The Freedom Story has a team whose strength lies in the ability to bring together diverse individuals toward a common goal. With team members scattered across the globe, coordination can be tricky. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast, where we bring you updates in audio version. These episodes may touch on sensitive topics. Parental discretion is advised. For more information, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefreedomstory.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

August 16th, 2024 - With summer drawing toward a close, it's an ideal time to check in and share a snapshot of some of the great progress that our generous donor community has made possible so far this year! We're sharing some of the highlights here. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast, where we bring you updates in audio version. These episodes may touch on sensitive topics. Parental discretion is advised. For more information, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefreedomstory.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

August 10th, 2024 - In July, we proudly co-hosted the Asia Region Anti-Trafficking Conference in Bali, Indonesia, bringing together anti-trafficking professionals from across the region to discuss the latest developments and insights in the field. Alongside our partners at Chab Dai, Dark Bali, The Whispering Willow, and Ashray, our goal was to develop multi-sector learning and partnerships to improve responses human trafficking and slavery in Asia, provide updates on trends in the past 3-5 years, to learn best practices from each other, and identify potential avenues for collaborative action. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast, where we bring you updates in audio version. These episodes may touch on sensitive topics. Parental discretion is advised. For more information, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefreedomstory.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

July 24th, 2024 - In late June, the U.S. State Department released its annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, which plays a major role in analyzing the global state of human trafficking, ranking 188 countries' efforts to combat trafficking, and setting the agenda for future policies.  We've highlighted some key takeaways that we think are of highest interest for you. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast, where we bring you updates in audio version. These episodes may touch on sensitive topics. Parental discretion is advised. For more information, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefreedomstory.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

July 6th, 2024 - Earlier this month, The Freedom Story collaborated with local government agencies and fellow anti-trafficking organizations to host a special event called “Chiang Rai Awakening,” a fun gathering in the city dedicated to raising public awareness about the cyber threats that lead to human trafficking. An estimated 500+ people attended, and the event was really positively received. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast, where we bring you updates in audio version. These episodes may touch on sensitive topics. Parental discretion is advised. For more information, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefreedomstory.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

June 14th, 2024 - Do you remember writing letters home from camp? Camp is such a special experience and it's so meaningful for kids to have a chance to share about how it impacted them. Your support for our students to join camp activities is making a difference and we're so excited to share our students' reflections with you. Please consider the following messages as our care packages to you from our campers! Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast, where we bring you updates in audio version. These episodes may touch on sensitive topics. Parental discretion is advised. For more information, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefreedomstory.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

May 31st, 2024 - Do you have any special memories of high school graduation? It's a major milestone for most kids. But for kids who are at risk of being trafficked for sexual exploitation, it means even more -- the successfully safe transfer from a childhood of vulnerability into a more prosperous and free adulthood. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast, where we bring you updates in audio version. These episodes may touch on sensitive topics. Parental discretion is advised. For more information, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefreedomstory.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

May 23rd, 2024 - Predators are finding new ways to engage youth in harm online. Recent cases are showing how critical it is to inform kids about how they might be targeted, how dangerous it is to share imagery even with people they trust and to emphasize how important it is to not be ashamed to seek help if something goes wrong. Listen to learn more. Article sources: The Guardian, "It can happen to any child" The Guardian, "Fear, shame, and hopelessness: how young men are blackmailed online" The Washington Post, "On popular online platforms, predatory groups coerce children..." New York Times, "A Marketplace of Girl Influencers Managed by Moms" Washington Post, "How to keep your kids safe online without taking away their phones" Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast, where we bring you updates in audio version. These episodes may touch on sensitive topics. Parental discretion is advised. For more information, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefreedomstory.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

May 12th, 2024 - Happy Mother's Day to everyone who plays a maternal role in someone's life – and to the lucky people who love and are loved by them! This Mother's Day, we want to tell you a story about an incredible mother. This mother, Michu*, not only survived an unbelievably dark time in her life, she powered through to ensure she and her children thrive.  Here's her story. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast, where we bring you updates in audio version. For more information, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefreedomstory.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

April 19th, 2024 - Enriching activities are essential to the wellbeing of at-risk children, building children's resilience and protecting them from abuse and exploitation, including child sex trafficking. Let us introduce you to Mina, one of our scholarship students, so you can hear about the impact of these activities on her life and outlook. Listen to learn more. We have campaign now to fund 200 at-risk kids' participation in our spring camps. If you want to be a part of this initiative,⁠ click here to help out⁠.  Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast, where we bring you updates in audio version. For more information, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefreedomstory.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

April 4th, 2024 - We have exciting news! We are launching a campaign to fund 200 at-risk kids' participation in our spring camps. If you want to be a part of this initiative, click here to help out. We'll tell you all about it in this week's episode. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast, where we bring you updates in audio version. For more information, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefreedomstory.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

March 22nd, 2024 - The children most vulnerable to exploitation are vulnerable for complex reasons: poverty, social isolation, lack of rights, and education, just to name a few. Prevention entails a likewise complex response: including enriching activities. Offering kids opportunities for growth, leadership skills, and communication skills helps heal emotional scars and protect them from exploiters who try to use those scars against them. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast, where we bring you updates in audio version. For more information, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefreedomstory.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

March 8th, 2024 - When Saithan's father was arrested, it upended her entire life. Without him, she and her mother were, as she put it, “living hand to mouth. It was a very difficult time.” Today is International Women's Day, and the theme is "Inspiring Inclusion." Listen to about how this relates to Saithan's story – and to keeping her protected from trafficking. View the video here or on our socials! Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast, where we bring you updates in audio version. For more information, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefreedomstory.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

Feb. 23rd, 2024 - We'll be releasing our 2023 Impact Report soon! Here's a teaser of some of the highlights! Listen to learn about our progress in preventing child trafficking. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast, where we bring you updates in audio version. For more information, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefreedomstory.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

Feb. 9th, 2024 - This week, we're sharing a round-up of some recent news related to human and child trafficking, at home and around the globe. Listen to hear the latest. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you updates in audio version. For more information, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefreedomstory.org/ Show notes: Here are all the articles mentioned in this episode. Tech in Asia UN News Article from CDO Adding forced marriage etc to EU law Council of the EU Press Release Strengthening bans on products made with forced labor Council of Europe Press Release Bipartisan House bill CNN/MSN Bipartisan Senate bill WALB News, Sen. Ossoff's Office Jan 30 Press Release, Sen. Ossoff's Office Dec. 15 Press Release  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

Jan. 26th, 2024 - We're excited for what 2024 can bring, and we'd love to share our vision for child trafficking prevention this year. In this week's podcast episode, we're sharing a statement from our CEO Lucy McCray about her perspective and goals. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you updates in audio version. For more information, please visit ⁠⁠⁠https://thefreedomstory.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

Jan. 11th, 2024 - Welcome to a new year! We're kicking it off with a celebration of Human Trafficking Awareness Day -- and some thoughts on how to think bigger about combating trafficking. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you updates in audio version. For more information, please visit ⁠⁠https://thefreedomstory.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

Dec. 26th, 2023 - Cat was our first scholarship student, and as such, has had a front-row seat to the growth of The Freedom Story and the impact of prevention in her life and in her community. Listen to hear Cat's perspective. As of this writing, we are around 75% of the way to our goal, with only a handful of days left to hit our target. We could really use your help to ensure our prevention programs continue with strength in 2024 and that we're able to support 330 newly identified at-risk children. ⁠⁠Can you help us reach $100K⁠⁠ to protect them through 2024? Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you updates in audio version. For more information, please visit ⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

Dec. 19th, 2023 - Rochana's parents didn't see the value of education; what they could see, however, was what kind of money many other girls in their village were making in the sex industry. Even as a child, though, Rochana wanted something different. Listen to hear Rochana's story. ⁠Can you help us reach $100K⁠ to protect at-risk children like Rochana through 2024? Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you updates in audio version. For more information, please visit ⁠⁠⁠www.thefreedomstory.org⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

Dec. 12th, 2023 - Kaew's family struggled to find stability. The pull of the sex industry was a strong and constant presence. From a young age, she wanted to help her mother, but her world did not promote her safety. Listen to hear Kaew's story. Can you help us reach $100K to protect at-risk children like Kaew through 2024? Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you updates in audio version. For more information, please visit ⁠⁠www.thefreedomstory.org⁠⁠⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

Dec. 5th, 2023 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠In celebration of our 15th anniversary, we're sharing stories about students who have graduated from our child trafficking prevention programs. These students were identified as being at risk of trafficking and exploitation and, with the help of scholarships and mentorship, were able to turn their path from one of risk to one of resilience. This is what successful prevention looks like. Listen to hear Saeng's story. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you updates in audio version. For more information, please visit ⁠www.thefreedomstory.org⁠⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

Nov. 23rd, 2023 - ⁠⁠Fifteen years of freedom, and there is so much to be thankful for! Looking back over the past decade and a half, we feel immense gratitude to everyone who has joined the journey to protect vulnerable children. Listen to learn more. Upcoming dates to know: - Join us on Giving Tuesday (Nov 28th) and help spread the word! - Keep an eye on this space for more student stories to come, from the end of November through the end of 2023! Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you updates in audio version. For more information, please visit www.thefreedomstory.org⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

Nov. 10th, 2023 - When we started planning our 15th-anniversary celebration, we didn't anticipate feeling compelled to share a message like this. Events in recent weeks have prompted us to want to share why we're deliberately choosing celebration, even in the face of darkness. Listen to learn more. Upcoming dates to know: - Join our 15th anniversary celebration on Nov. 16th - Join us on Giving Tuesday (Nov 28th) and help spread the word! - Keep an eye on this space for more student stories to come, from the end of November through the end of 2023! Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you updates in audio version. For more information, please visit www.thefreedomstory.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

Oct. 27th, 2023 - When one of our founders, Rachel Sparks, first met a young girl at risk named Cat and felt compelled to offer a scholarship to help keep her in school, it was hardly imaginable that her heartfelt impulse would ignite something as large as The Freedom Story has become. Looking back over the past 15 years, we have grown tremendously and are proud to say that the seeds planted so many years ago have born fruit. Listen to learn more. Join us to celebrate at our 15th Anniversary party, online on Nov. 16th at 6pm PST! RSVP by Nov. 7 to get a ticket with a fancy party box - or you can join without a party box for free! ⁠Event details here⁠. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you updates, in audio version. For more information, please visit www.thefreedomstory.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

Oct. 16th, 2023 - When Somying's father was incarcerated for a drug-related crime, the duty to help her family manage daily life fell upon Somying. Her mother suffered from a heart condition, which meant that, from the age of 5 or 6, Somying helped her mother cook, take care of the home, and watch after her wayward younger sister. You'll get a chance to meet Somying at our 15th Anniversary celebration! This is her story. Listen to learn more. Join us at our 15th Anniversary party, online on Nov. 16th at 6pm PST! RSVP by Nov. 7 to get a ticket with a fancy party box - or you can join without a party box for free! Event details here. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you updates, in audio version. For more information, please visit www.thefreedomstory.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

Sept. 28th, 2023 - It is essential to strengthen communities so that the environment around children does not allow for opportunities for their exploitation. One way we're doing this is through village health care volunteers. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you updates, in audio version. For more information, please visit www.thefreedomstory.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

Sept. 14th, 2023 - You might think of statelessness as only happening to refugees or people who are politically exiled from their home country. But there are other ways it can happen, too. Here's how it happened in the communities where we work – and what we're doing about it. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you our weekly updates, in audio version. For more information, please visit www.thefreedomstory.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

August 31st, 2023 - Are you a parent of pre-teens or teens? Do you track their social media use or talk to them about safety online? It's an overwhelming task -- even more so if you're a non-native speaker who never learned to read or write. Here's how we're helping parents who face that scenario, so that all children are better protected from online predators. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you our weekly updates, in audio version. For more information, please visit www.thefreedomstory.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

August 17th, 2023 - Given the resurgence of interest in and newcomers to the movement to end child trafficking, a refresher on the victim-centered approach is apropos – it provides a guideline for engaging in rescue and intervention safely and ethically, to prevent further harm or trauma. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you our weekly updates, in audio version. For more information, please visit www.thefreedomstory.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

August 3rd, 2023 - The following is a joint statement from anti-trafficking organizations in response to the film, “Sound of Freedom.” The conversation was originally hosted by Freedom Business Alliance, and the joint statement was first published by Lauren Pinkston on Medium. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you our weekly updates, in audio version. For more information, please visit www.thefreedomstory.org. Links: Original Joint Statement Freedom Business Alliance --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

July 24th, 2023 - The Freedom Story had the pleasure of co-hosting the Asia Region Anti-Trafficking Conference in Bali, Indonesia, pulling together professionals from across Asia to discuss the latest developments in the fight to combat human trafficking and other forms of similar exploitation, from forced labor to child online sexual exploitation. One takeaway stood out in several panel discussions across the 3-day conference: we're seeing a rise in the number of boys and men being trafficked. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you our weekly updates, in audio version. For more information, please visit www.thefreedomstory.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

July 6th, 2023 - In the last podcast episode, we shared about the US State Department's latest Trafficking in Persons Report. If you missed it, be sure to check it out to get the key takeaways from the report in general. Today, we're going to take a closer look at the key takeaways from the TIP Report's Thailand profile. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you our weekly updates, in audio version. For more information, please visit www.thefreedomstory.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

June 23rd, 2023 - The U.S. State Department has recently released its ⁠annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report⁠ – a key instrument used globally to assess the state of anti-trafficking responses.  This year's TIP Report highlights the rise of trafficking to online scam centers as an emerging threat. As Ambassador-at-Large Cindy Dyer, wrote, “Cyber scams —from fake dating profiles to illegal gambling operations—are increasingly perpetuated through forced criminality. Transnational organized criminal groups are exploiting the vulnerabilities laid bare by the COVID-19 pandemic, from social isolation to increased presence online, to coerce workers from around the world to conduct those scams, while also defrauding untold more.” Want to know more about the state of trafficking in the world today? This week's podcast episode delves into the key takeaways from the report. Listen to learn more. To read about how our work dovetails with the concerns highlighted in the TIP Report, we encourage you to review our blog. Here's a sample of what we've written about how we ⁠invest in partnerships⁠, an ⁠interview with a survivor leader⁠, how ⁠climate change impacts us where we work⁠, ⁠why we've always worked with boys⁠, and information about ⁠the online scam centers⁠. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you our weekly updates, in audio version. For more information, please visit www.thefreedomstory.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

June 9th, 2023 - Great news, friends! We've recently released our Impact Report showing our results for 2022. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you our weekly updates, in audio version. For more information, please visit www.thefreedomstory.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

May 25th, 2023 - Traffickers are savvy. They evolve with changes in technology and the opportunities that brings them. Increasingly, we're witnessing a new threat: trafficking to online scam centers.  Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you our weekly updates, in audio version. For more information, please visit www.thefreedomstory.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

May 11th, 2023 - Thirty-seven of our students have graduated from their current course of study! They've completed another level of education, safe from harm, adding yet another layer of protection from exploitation. This is what success in child trafficking prevention looks like. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you our weekly updates, in audio version. For more information, please visit www.thefreedomstory.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

April 27th, 2023 - When you support prevention work with The Freedom Story, you're supporting initiatives and programs that work both deeply with at-risk individuals and broadly across communities to spread the power of prevention. We want to give you an idea of what exactly your dollars go toward. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you our weekly updates, in audio version. For more information, please visit www.thefreedomstory.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

April 17th, 2023 - Yindee is from an area where drug and alcohol addictions are common. She has so much potential, but she knows that there's nothing for her here, only risk. She has a plan to get out. Listen to learn more. Help us raise $10,000 by April 25th to support another 120 at-risk children! Every dollar toward our goal will be matched for DOUBLE the impact. Click ⁠here to give⁠. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you our weekly updates, in audio version. For more information, please visit www.thefreedomstory.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

April 10th, 2023 - Mayuree just wanted to study and spend time with her friends, but as the second oldest child in a family of six, she was responsible for a lot of household duties, in a culture that doesn't value girls' education, and in an abusive environment - all of which also put her at risk of trafficking. This is the story of her escape. Listen to learn more. Help us raise $10,000 by April 25th to support another 120 at-risk children! Every dollar toward our goal will be matched for DOUBLE the impact. Click ⁠here to give⁠. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you our weekly updates, in audio version. For more information, please visit www.thefreedomstory.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

April 4th, 2023 - In 2020, we shared with you a story about a young woman named Mai. At that time she was a youth at risk. Today, we're sharing something really special: a look at where she is now, three years after graduating from our child sex trafficking prevention programs. Listen to learn more. Help us raise $10,000 by April 25th to support another 120 at-risk children! Every dollar toward our goal will be matched for DOUBLE the impact. Click here to give. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you our weekly updates, in audio version. For more information, please visit www.thefreedomstory.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

March 30th, 2023 - This April, we are thrilled to share three new stories with you – stories about transformation, where generous donor support enabled a child or young person at risk of being trafficked into the sex trade to turn their life around. We hope these stories will show how pivotal generous donor support is to changing lives. Listen to learn more. Help us raise $10,000 by April 25th to support another 120 at-risk children! Every dollar toward our goal will be matched for DOUBLE the impact. Click here to give. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you our weekly updates, in audio version. For more information, please visit www.thefreedomstory.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

March 16th, 2023 - Have you ever considered hosting an awareness raising party to tell people about child trafficking? It's a great way to connect with your friends and tell them about a cause you're passionate about! It might be daunting to think about, but with a little planning, it can be a lot of fun and super rewarding. Listen to learn more. Here are the helpful links mentioned in the show: Find helpful books here, at the bottom of this page. Find videos to use on our Vimeo page. Shop our store for swag for prizes. Here's our blog post on why poverty can be traumatic. More info about online violence perpetrated against children. Other ideas of topics that are related to child sex trafficking. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you our weekly updates, in audio version. For more information, please visit www.thefreedomstory.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/support

February 23rd, 2023 - Despite growing awareness that abusers tend to be people the child knows, there is still an assumption that online predators must be strangers. However, there is growing evidence that the perpetrators of online violence against children are not strangers either. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you our weekly updates, in audio version. For more information, please visit www.thefreedomstory.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefreedomstory/support

February 16th, 2023 - It looks like several Western governments are strengthening efforts to tackle forced labor in supply chains - but we're going to need widespread cultural norms to support this as well. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you our weekly updates, in audio version. For more information, please visit www.thefreedomstory.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefreedomstory/support

February 9, 2023 - It's not just having work that matters. Quality of work matters too. If the jobs available aren't good enough, it creates incentives to turn to other sources of income to make ends meet – including the sex trade. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you our weekly updates, in audio version. For more information, please visit www.thefreedomstory.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefreedomstory/support

February 2, 2023 - Rising costs of living, 26 Rohingyas rescued, Hmong women spreading awareness on TikTok, and other headlines that you might find interesting. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you our weekly updates, in audio version. For more information, please visit www.thefreedomstory.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefreedomstory/support

January 26th, 2023 - It's the start of 2023 - a great time to reflect on where we are and where we're headed. Our CEO, Lucy McCray, shares her thoughts and goals. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you our weekly updates, in audio version. For more information, please visit www.thefreedomstory.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefreedomstory/support

January 19th, 2022 - Last spring, we introduced you to a young student, Manee*, who, even at the tender age of 11, was already under a lot of pressure to support her family. We have an update on what has happened to her and her family since. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you our weekly updates, in audio version. For more information, please visit www.thefreedomstory.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefreedomstory/support

January 11th, 2022 - January 11, is Human Trafficking Awareness Day - and January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month! Naturally, this is when you'll see a lot of anti-trafficking organizations sharing important facts and statistics about trafficking and banging the drum about the urgency of the problem. And the problem is urgent. But the urgency of this moment is different than before. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you our weekly updates, in audio version. For more information, please visit www.thefreedomstory.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefreedomstory/support

December 27th, 2022 - "It leaks everywhere every time it rains." It's a description of Nin's house, but it's also an apt description of the security she's had around her since her parents passed away. Listen to learn more about Nin and what we're doing to help her. To give to support children at risk like Nin, head on over to our End Of Year Campaign page. If you give between now and Dec. 31, your gift will be matched for double the impact! Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast where we bring you our weekly updates, in audio version. For more information, please visit www.thefreedomstory.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefreedomstory/support