Free the Slaves

When crisis strikes, migrant workers often face risks that go far beyond the emergency itself. Withheld documents, restricted mobility, limited information, and dependence on employers can turn uncertainty into a serious threat.

"Without our documents, we were completely dependent. Leaving became very difficult."

These vulnerabilities are not random. They reflect structural gaps in migration governance, recruitment practices, and access to information.
That is why protection must start before a crisis begins.

Free the Slaves works with communities to strengthen safer migration pathways through locally led Migrant Vigilance Committees and the SAFE TIPS Guide.

These approaches help workers prepare, ask informed questions, and stay connected to support networks, so they are better positioned to act when conditions change.

When workers leave home with knowledge, preparation, and trusted guidance, they carry something no crisis can easily take away.

Read more on our blog: https://freetheslaves.net/when-crisis-strikes-migrant-workers-need-more-than-emergency-response/

Yesterday, our team in Senegal had the honor of welcoming the National Director of ChildFund Senegal, Mr. Sangane Faye, accompanied by Ms. Adji Maye Faye and Mr. Alioune Ndiaye, to the Free the Slaves Senegal office.

The meeting centered on a future action-research initiative that ChildFund is planning to conduct in Senegal. The objective is to assess the impact of its sponsorship program and to better understand the factors behind the departure of certain sponsored youth, as well as the associated risks of exploitation and harm.

Free the Slaves commends this initiative and is pleased to see our Senegal team contributing to a collective effort to strengthen the protection and well-being of children.