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Freedom Restored. Futures Reimagined.
Made for Freedom Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting human trafficking and empowering both survivors and those marginalized or vulnerable to exploitation through education, career training, and dignified employment. We proactively raise awareness, support those at risk, and create long-term opportunities for healing and growth.
Together, we help individuals reclaim their futures.
Our Purpose
Dawn Manske, Executive Director of the Made for Freedom Foundation and Founder/CEO of the social enterprise – Made for Freedom, leads with a vision to empower survivors of human trafficking and marginalized communities.
In 2023, the Foundation’s Board of Directors strengthened empowerment efforts by offering educational scholarships. To date, more than 25 scholarships have been awarded to survivors of human trafficking and marginalized individuals vulnerable to exploitation.
Our
Mission
We believe in restoring dignity through education, skill development, and economic empowerment.
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We Raise Awareness – Educating communities about human trafficking & exploitation.
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​We Provide Opportunities – Offering scholarships, vocational training, and employment.​
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We Inspire Action – We encourage individuals to get involved and be part of the solution.
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A Global Crisis at Our Fingertips
Today, more than 40 million people live in modern slavery, many of artisans are robbed of opportunity and hope.
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When survivors receive training, fair pay, and encouragement, transformation happens. That’s what we do.
Impact made by the Social Enterprise and our Foundation
28
scholarships awarded that empowered survivors' education.
14
partnered artisan centers worldwide.
$12,797
awarded in scholarships to help fund education.
Our Vision for Opportunities
We see a world where every survivor is valued, educated, and employed, where dignity is the standard, not the exception. You can make that vision real.
