COLLABORATION BRINGS CHANGE

Mobilising the church, strengthening collaboration, advocating for change.

Human trafficking impacts a massive 49.6 million people worldwide today. It is a complex problem that is rapidly increasing, and requires a multifaceted and collaborative response from governments, organisations, individuals and the church. None of us can stop human trafficking or modern slavery our own – we need to work together to bring the change that is needed.

The World Freedom Network believes that collaboration is key to seeing those enslaved set free: a global network that mobilises and equips the Christian community and advocates for change is needed. We know that the church has a unique and crucial role in the work of freedom, we are both mandated and positioned to be an active player on a global scale in response to these issues.

By connecting churches, organisations, governments and changemakers within our regions, and across the world, the World Freedom Network works to bring the collaboration that is needed for freedom for all.

We empower regional networks to:

Engage the local church in community transformation and global concern

The Church is a global community with a crucial role to play in the fight against human trafficking and commercial exploitation.  The Church carries the DNA of justice and restoration, and can mobilize resources and people as voices for justice, communities of care, and agents of change around the world and in virtually every corner of it. WFN partners with the Church by providing the tools, training and support it needs to fulfil its unique role in combating trafficking and exploitation.

Collaborate for systemic change

Human trafficking is an organized and criminal activity that crosses international boundaries. Combating it requires an effective, coordinated, and global response from a variety of stakeholders who are willing to share information and ideas and create new solutions. WFN facilitates collaboration between organizations and stakeholders across our regions in order to produce innovative approaches and a greater collective impact.

Advocate for justice at the highest levels

Human trafficking and commercial exploitation exist and thrive because of inadequate systems and gaps present in society. Transformation of these systems requires political, legal, and economic bodies to pass, enforce and abide by just laws that target criminals and corrupt practices and provide support and help to victims and survivors. The World Freedom Network helps to change systems by partnering with and influencing societal leaders and by advocating on behalf of those most affected by human trafficking and commercial exploitation.

Advance knowledge for the sector

The more we know about human trafficking and trafficker tactics, the better we can counter this crime against humanity.  Research is important for discovering trends and patterns and understanding the breadth of the Christian response.  The World Freedom Network advances knowledge of the anti-trafficking sector through research and measuring impact through monitoring and evaluation.  We provide a platform for regions to learn from one another.  We provide professional training for those in the sector.

Influence societal rejection of slavery

The general public is unaware of the pervasiveness of human trafficking and commercial exploitation and the devastation it brings to individual lives and society as a whole. Human trafficking and commercial exploitation must become abhorrent in society and the general public must demand and act for change. We influence culture by providing relevant and effective awareness and education to the general public about trafficking and exploitation as well as providing tangible ways that they can get involved in the fight against it.