Program Updates
On February 15, 2013 Free The Girls was honored to be featured in a moving documentary produced by the CNN Freedom Project called “Mozambique or Bust.” The program is a follow-up to a series of stories CNN Freedom Project did on Free The Girls in 2012 (watch
Since CNN filmed the arrival of the first shipment of 32,000 bras in Mozambique in July, we’re happy to report that we’ve been able to replicate the results of our successful pilot program and add more women to our program, for a current total of 15—and we’re adding more every month! The women are selling hundreds of bras...
Free The Girls is launching new pilot programs in 4 more locations in 2013. There are many ways you can support this growth and help us reach more survivors—here are a few ideas: Share our Facebook page with your friends
Tune in Friday, February 15th to CNN Int’l for “Mozambique Or Bust.” This is a follow-up to the stories CNN Freedom Project did on Free The Girls last year. The most exciting news is that Mira Sorvino is narrating the piece! Below is a synopsis, along with airdates for the show. (it will air on CNN...
(A LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR) Dear friends, As we get ready to usher in 2013, we can’t help but look back on 2012 and think, “Our Cups Runneth Over!” We are so incredibly grateful to all of you for helping us create new futures for survivors of sex trafficking—through your...
2012 has been a very good year for Free The Girls. Our shipping container of 32,000 bras arrived in Mozambique in July, which has enabled us to replenish inventory for the three women in our pilot program, and expand the program to include other survivors who desperately needed employment. We are happy to report that we now have 10...
On this Thanksgiving day (and always) we are thankful for the bold, brave, beautiful survivors we have the privilege of working with in Mozambique. Last week I had the honor of sitting down with “O”–one of the original women in our pilot program. Her bra business (see photo of her “shop” below) provides enough income for her...
Free The Girls was honored to be featured in a series of stories by the CNN Freedom Project. The stories aired in 3 parts on 3 consecutive nights: Mon Feb 20, Tues Feb 21, and Wed Feb 22, 2012. A heartfelt thank you to CNN for bringing modern day slavery to light through...
26 June 2012 Update on London Bra Hunt from Flora and Nikki: Thanks to everyone for being so generous with donating your bras! We’re doing a bra count at North Western Reform Synagogue’s social justice day on Sunday 8 July Email nikki@alyth.org.uk to get involved!
The bras arrived safely in Chicago! Much gratitude again to Rick Youngquist and CBRY Trucking! Click on the link below for pictures and details on what’s next as we prepare to send the bras sailing! http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/...
