Our Partners

Freedom 8848 has identified 3 pillars: PREVENTION, RESCUE, and RESTORATION.  We have chosen the following organizations to directly support.

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International Justice Mission..

International Justice Mission is a global organization that protects people in poverty from violence.
We partner with local authorities in 29 program offices in 17 countries to combat trafficking and slavery, violence against women and children and police abuse of power.

HER – Healing – Exit – Restoration

Serving those caught in the sex trade, exploited, at risk of or currently being traffiked.  Our mission is to create trusting relationships and restore purpose in HER life.  A boots to the ground, hands on approach to reaching, supporting and ultimately walking alongside women in their journey to freedom.  We know each of these women and their stories personally.  Relationships are the bridge to restoration.

Frequently asked questions about sex trafficking

What is the definition of Human Trafficking?

Public Safety Canada defines human trafficking as “the recruitment, transportation, harbouring and/or exercising control, direction or influence over the movements of a person in order to exploit that person, typically through sexual exploitation or forced labour. It is often described as a modern form of slavery.”

How do I learn more?

Browse the other information pages on this website (Resources, Videos, News, Podcasts) and visit our Partners’ websites linked above. 

Is this a problem in my city?

YES,

A City of Calgary study estimated that there are 3000 women working in prostitution in Calgary.

Where do the fundraising dollars go?

Your support ensures that the agencies we have carefully chosen have the financial resources available to prevent, rescue and restore victims of sex trafficking.

Someone I know might be at risk. What should I do?

The worst thing you can do is ignore the signs.  Call the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline and they will assist you with confidential, multilingual service, operating 24/7.

Call 1-833-900-1010 or submit an anonymous tip @
https://www.canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca/