Program Updates

February 18, 2013
“Mozambique or Bust”–watch online!

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

February 15, 2013
Celebrating Success–Thank You From Mozambique!

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...

February 13, 2013
How Can I Help?

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

February 9, 2013
“Mozambique Or Bust” on CNN Int’l–Feb 15, 2013

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...

December 10, 2012
Our Cups Runneth Over!

(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...

December 9, 2012
International Director’s Update Dec 2012

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...

November 22, 2012
Happy Thanksgiving

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...

October 16, 2012
Free the Girls & CNN Freedom Project Update

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...

June 29, 2012
Big Bra Hunt for Free the Girls and OXFAM – Update!!

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!

March 24, 2012
First Leg of Journey Complete!

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/...