July 24th, 2024 - In late June, the U.S. State Department released its annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, which plays a major role in analyzing the global state of human trafficking, ranking 188 countries’ efforts to combat trafficking, and setting the agenda for future policies.  We've highlighted some key takeaways that we think are of highest interest for you. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast, where we bring you updates in audio version. These episodes may touch on sensitive topics. Parental discretion is advised. For more information, please visit&n ..read more

July 6th, 2024 - Earlier this month, The Freedom Story collaborated with local government agencies and fellow anti-trafficking organizations to host a special event called “Chiang Rai Awakening,” a fun gathering in the city dedicated to raising public awareness about the cyber threats that lead to human trafficking. An estimated 500+ people attended, and the event was really positively received. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast, where we bring you updates in audio version. These episodes may touch on sensitive topics. Parental discretion is advised. For more informat ..read more

June 14th, 2024 - Do you remember writing letters home from camp? Camp is such a special experience and it’s so meaningful for kids to have a chance to share about how it impacted them. Your support for our students to join camp activities is making a difference and we’re so excited to share our students’ reflections with you. Please consider the following messages as our care packages to you from our campers! Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast, where we bring you updates in audio version. These episodes may touch on sensitive topics. Parental discretion is advise ..read more

May 31st, 2024 - Do you have any special memories of high school graduation? It's a major milestone for most kids. But for kids who are at risk of being trafficked for sexual exploitation, it means even more -- the successfully safe transfer from a childhood of vulnerability into a more prosperous and free adulthood. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast, where we bring you updates in audio version. These episodes may touch on sensitive topics. Parental discretion is advised. For more information, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefreedomstory.org/ --- Send i ..read more

May 23rd, 2024 - Predators are finding new ways to engage youth in harm online. Recent cases are showing how critical it is to inform kids about how they might be targeted, how dangerous it is to share imagery even with people they trust and to emphasize how important it is to not be ashamed to seek help if something goes wrong. Listen to learn more. Article sources: The Guardian, "It can happen to any child" The Guardian, "Fear, shame, and hopelessness: how young men are blackmailed online" The Washington Post, "On popular online platforms, predatory groups coerce children..." New York Times ..read more

May 12th, 2024 - Happy Mother’s Day to everyone who plays a maternal role in someone’s life – and to the lucky people who love and are loved by them! This Mother’s Day, we want to tell you a story about an incredible mother. This mother, Michu*, not only survived an unbelievably dark time in her life, she powered through to ensure she and her children thrive.  Here’s her story. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast, where we bring you updates in audio version. For more information, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefreedomstory.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spo ..read more

April 19th, 2024 - Enriching activities are essential to the wellbeing of at-risk children, building children’s resilience and protecting them from abuse and exploitation, including child sex trafficking. Let us introduce you to Mina, one of our scholarship students, so you can hear about the impact of these activities on her life and outlook. Listen to learn more. We have campaign now to fund 200 at-risk kids' participation in our spring camps. If you want to be a part of this initiative,⁠ click here to help out⁠.  Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast, where we bring you updates i ..read more

April 4th, 2024 - We have exciting news! We are launching a campaign to fund 200 at-risk kids' participation in our spring camps. If you want to be a part of this initiative, click here to help out. We'll tell you all about it in this week's episode. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast, where we bring you updates in audio version. For more information, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefreedomstory.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomstory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedomst ..read more

March 22nd, 2024 - The children most vulnerable to exploitation are vulnerable for complex reasons: poverty, social isolation, lack of rights, and education, just to name a few. Prevention entails a likewise complex response: including enriching activities. Offering kids opportunities for growth, leadership skills, and communication skills helps heal emotional scars and protect them from exploiters who try to use those scars against them. Listen to learn more. Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast, where we bring you updates in audio version. For more information, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https ..read more

March 8th, 2024 - When Saithan’s father was arrested, it upended her entire life. Without him, she and her mother were, as she put it, “living hand to mouth. It was a very difficult time.” Today is International Women's Day, and the theme is "Inspiring Inclusion." Listen to about how this relates to Saithan's story – and to keeping her protected from trafficking. View the video here or on our socials! Welcome to The Freedom Story podcast, where we bring you updates in audio version. For more information, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefreedomstory.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https ..read more