For many victims of human trafficking, the road to recovery can be long and challenging. This journey often includes navigating physical and mental health issues, substance abuse, unhealthy relationships, and financial and housing instability. But Freedom Centers worldwide provide one-on-one and group support to help survivors heal from their trauma and rediscover their purpose.
Freedom Centers are drop-in day facilities designed to empower survivors with the skills and resources to restore wellness, reintegrate safely into society, and live independently.
A21 has replicated this aftercare model worldwide and scaled it across six different countries, supporting over one thousand survivors.
Your gift makes that possible.
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Seeking refuge, a man promised to send Anton to a new country after he worked off his debt. However, Anton was forced into a small, dark room with others for the next several years, working from sunrise to sunset with no pay.
Lack of food and physical abuse left Anton unable to work, so the trafficker left him on the street. Local authorities found Anton with false documents and identified him as a victim of human trafficking. He connected with A21, where our team provided immediate medical care and legal assistance.
Anton attends the Freedom Center, where he studies Greek and searches for a new job. He dreams of owning a farm to support himself. In Anton’s words, A21 gives him hope— “I don’t know what I would do without you or where I would be."
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Laura, a teenage girl with a fairly typical life, unexpectedly found herself in a dangerous situation. An attractive young man reached out to her on social media, complimenting her appearance. Their relationship developed until she agreed to run away with him.
After a week of partying, the man’s demeanor changed. He demanded that Laura get a job to contribute to the bills, manipulating her to believe that no one would hire her since she was a runaway. Convincing Laura to sell her body, she was physically and sexually abused for months.
Laura was approached by an undercover police officer who offered her a way out. She reconnected with her parents and was referred to A21 for long-term assistance. Our Aftercare team helped Laura set goals as she was nearing adulthood, move into an apartment, complete a High School Diploma program, and find a part-time job. She is active in individual and family counseling with her parents. Laura gains strength from the people around her who support her dreams and accomplishments.
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At age 10, Bora went to work to help her family climb out of debt. Separated from her family, relocated to a different city, and trafficked for forced labor, she worked 12 hours a day in dangerous conditions.
She often went without food or water to generate a profit for her trafficker. Her exploitation continued for many years until the day our Child Advocacy Center was notified of suspected child abuse and requested to identify the victim. Together with local authorities, A21 assisted Bora to safety.
Today, Bora is free and receives the support she needs to heal from the trauma. She’s in school for the first time and is positively engaged in her community.
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She met a charming man who promised her a better future. But the young woman soon realized it was all a lie. She was trapped and forced into prostitution.
After months of exploitation, she escaped and connected with a local organization that referred her to A21. Today, she lives independently with her daughter, attending our Freedom Center weekly to develop her skills.
Working with our caseworker and attending Life Programs, this young woman is making strides emotionally, financially, and intellectually, restoring independence with each step.
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Freedom Centers offer hope during a critical time when many survivors need it most. Here’s how your donation is making a difference:
- You help survivors avoid re-trafficking, empowering them to achieve independence and reduce vulnerability.
- You give survivors the opportunity to rebuild their lives, develop critical skills, and sustain their freedom.
- You empower survivors with the resources to reintegrate into their community through holistic aftercare, safe accommodation, and relocation services.
Our goal is to help survivors transition to a place of wholeness, stability, independent living, and community engagement–and we’ll do whatever it takes to support survivors on this journey.
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Holistic aftercare is a proven solution to help survivors experience restoration. With your help, we're changing lives across the globe. See what makes each Freedom Center unique below.
Holistic aftercare is a proven solution to help survivors experience restoration. With your help, we're changing lives across the globe. See what makes each Freedom Center unique below.
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The Freedom Center in Bulgaria offers several group therapy sessions and creative group programming. In addition to the one-on-one meetings between survivors and caseworkers, this location thrives at building community among its staff and survivors. Many survivors enjoy the arts; therefore, we offer painting, drawing, jewelry making, watercolor, and cooking programs.
The Freedom Center in Bulgaria offers several group therapy sessions and creative group programming. In addition to the one-on-one meetings between survivors and caseworkers, this location thrives at building community among its staff and survivors. Many survivors enjoy the arts; therefore, we offer painting, drawing, jewelry making, watercolor, and cooking programs.
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The Freedom Center in Cambodia opened in 2022 and is the first A21 Freedom Center to focus on supporting children and minor survivors of human trafficking. Its child-friendly environment makes young people feel welcomed, safe and loved. A21's Aftercare staff in Cambodia are highly experienced psychologists who specialize in the treatment of trauma. This Freedom Center is unique because it houses A21's foster care partner, dedicated to helping our team integrate children into a loving and supportive home after trafficking.
The Freedom Center in Cambodia opened in 2022 and is the first A21 Freedom Center to focus on supporting children and minor survivors of human trafficking. Its child-friendly environment makes young people feel welcomed, safe and loved. A21's Aftercare staff in Cambodia are highly experienced psychologists who specialize in the treatment of trauma. This Freedom Center is unique because it houses A21's foster care partner, dedicated to helping our team integrate children into a loving and supportive home after trafficking.
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The Freedom Center in Greece is a melting pot of culture. Many survivors in this region are from other countries and have been trafficked through false job opportunities or the loverboy tactic. Survivors are often referred to A21's Aftercare program from Greek refugee camps as identified victims of trafficking, having already escaped their exploitation before arriving in Greece. A21 has a lawyer on staff to provide legal services, including helping survivors apply for residency in Greece and supporting survivors through the legal process.
The Freedom Center in Greece is a melting pot of culture. Many survivors in this region are from other countries and have been trafficked through false job opportunities or the loverboy tactic. Survivors are often referred to A21's Aftercare program from Greek refugee camps as identified victims of trafficking, having already escaped their exploitation before arriving in Greece. A21 has a lawyer on staff to provide legal services, including helping survivors apply for residency in Greece and supporting survivors through the legal process.
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Our North Carolina location is A21’s most awarded and recognized Freedom Center. Survivors use the Freedom Center to meet with their caseworker, apply for financial support, and access the Grab 'n' Go room. The Grab 'n' Go room is a space where survivors can get new products, including clothing, hygiene items, and back-to-school essentials. Offering these necessary items helps survivors in need get back on their feet and feel valued as they rebuild their life. We also offer a Rapid Rehousing Grant to fund living accommodations for survivors and survivors with families.
Our North Carolina location is A21’s most awarded and recognized Freedom Center. Survivors use the Freedom Center to meet with their caseworker, apply for financial support, and access the Grab 'n' Go room. The Grab 'n' Go room is a space where survivors can get new products, including clothing, hygiene items, and back-to-school essentials. Offering these necessary items helps survivors in need get back on their feet and feel valued as they rebuild their life. We also offer a Rapid Rehousing Grant to fund living accommodations for survivors and survivors with families.
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Texas is home to one of our newest Freedom Centers. A large Spanish-speaking population of survivors from Latin America and Mexico utilizes our services in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area. This location prioritizes emergency accommodation assistance because there is a significant need for survivor housing in Texas. Our Aftercare team has partnered with shelters in the region, but when a shelter is not ideal for a survivor, we provide other safe accommodation options.
Texas is home to one of our newest Freedom Centers. A large Spanish-speaking population of survivors from Latin America and Mexico utilizes our services in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area. This location prioritizes emergency accommodation assistance because there is a significant need for survivor housing in Texas. Our Aftercare team has partnered with shelters in the region, but when a shelter is not ideal for a survivor, we provide other safe accommodation options.
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There is a beautiful sense of family and connection at the Freedom Center in Cape Town. Survivors in this region see the Freedom Center as “their space” and love spending time there. A21 offers a variety of Life Programs in South Africa to help survivors learn how to budget, develop emotional resiliency, and build self-esteem and confidence. Many survivors have benefited from job readiness training in the Freedom Center, as well as safe housing in our A21 apartments.
There is a beautiful sense of family and connection at the Freedom Center in Cape Town. Survivors in this region see the Freedom Center as “their space” and love spending time there. A21 offers a variety of Life Programs in South Africa to help survivors learn how to budget, develop emotional resiliency, and build self-esteem and confidence. Many survivors have benefited from job readiness training in the Freedom Center, as well as safe housing in our A21 apartments.
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With the help of people like you, we’ve supported over one thousand survivors around the world.
1,605
survivors of human trafficking have been welcomed into A21's care
254
survivors assisted in October alone
132
new jobs were secured in 2022 so far
412
international repatriations to date
278
domestic relocations to date
1,605
survivors of human trafficking have been welcomed into A21's care
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254
survivors assisted in October alone
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132
new jobs were secured in 2022 so far
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412
international repatriations to date
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278
domestic relocations to date
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But our work has just begun. This holiday season, your gift can make freedom and restoration possible for more survivors like Anton, Laura, Bora, and Abigail.
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