Freedom Collaborative is a platform for and by the global anti-trafficking community to connect partners, provide information and share knowledge.
Freedom Collaborative was launched in 2016 by Liberty Shared, with support from Chab Dai International, as an online platform to facilitate cross-border cooperation between anti-trafficking service providers in Asia. The first forum of its kind, and now an independent non-profit organization, Freedom Collaborative has grown into a dynamic space with thousands of users across more than 100 countries and dozens of partnerships. It continues to support collaboration between a wide range of civil society, government, and private sector stakeholders from around the world, through tools and services for data and information sharing. It is the largest community of professionals and other activists working to end human trafficking, forced labour and exploitation globally.
Our achievements
One connected global anti-trafficking community
Over the past six years, we have established Freedom Collaborative as the primary platform that enables anti-trafficking service providers and activists working across the world to come together for information sharing and learning.
Global access to knowledge and expertise on human trafficking and exploitation
We have made it easier and faster for community partners to source and access information on human trafficking and exploitation globally. This has enhanced our collective understanding of trafficking in persons, and the ability of our partners to effectively design and implement programs.
Real-time real-world data from trusted partners around the world
By providing our frontline partners with accessible data collection and analysis tools, we bring together data sets on exploitation activity, contextual factors, and the existing response landscape.
Democratized access and participation of diverse stakeholders
We have enabled stakeholders with no previous access to the community to become connected, and have provided the infrastructure for organizations of all sizes to participate in the global discussion. By sharing and highlighting the expertise of local grass-roots groups, we increase their strategic visibility in the community.
Our services
Updates and news
We curate weekly and monthly updates on anti-trafficking news from around the world, including field reports from partners and the latest opportunities for collaboration and funding.
Expert discussions and webinars
Every month, we host expert discussions and webinars on industry topics and practical issues. Our panels bring together practitioners from around the world to discuss challenges, needs and potential solutions in responding to human trafficking and exploitation.
Data collection and surveys
Data collection can be costly and resource intensive. Freedom Collaborative provides organizations with free support for the development and implementation of data collection that can be adapted to local contexts and implemented quickly.
Partnership and network strengthening
We facilitate connections and conversations between community members to help them collaborate on case referrals, program advice and sharing of best practices. We also support networks in activities designed to grow their member base.
Workshops and training
We regularly host workshops and training events for organizations that wish to enhance their case management practices, ensure data quality, and use data insights to inform their programming. During workshops we examine data-sharing processes from several perspectives, as well as case studies of existing regional and global data-sharing initiatives.
Online meetings and collaborations
In many countries, face-to-face exchanges and training sessions are not possible for the foreseeable future. We help organizers host meetings, workshops, learning sessions and training events through collaborative online sessions.