Free The Girls: Fight Human Trafficking

05/10/2026

Survivors face many challenges that make them feel vulnerable and powerless. We are grateful for the holistic ways our partners at Mission To El Salvador care for the women in the FTG program, including physical activity like yoga, dancing, somatic exercise, and self-defense class.

When we visited El Salvador earlier this year, our partners identified a need for sneakers for the women to use during these classes. In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re launching a virtual shoe drive! Can you help us fund 30 pairs of sneakers at $30 each?

Thank you for empowering women to “Step Into Freedom” and see their own strength! freethegirls.org

04/29/2026

We can’t think of a better way to celebrate FTG’s 16th Anniversary than to share this update from our Costa Rica Program Manager Susie: Josseling graduated from the Free The Girls Program in 2023, and with support from our opportunity fund she went on to cosmetology school and now has her own nail business!
“For me, Free the Girls wasn’t just a program or material support—it was a reminder that my story doesn’t end in hardship, but in my ability to grow and change. Being part of this process helped me see myself again as a capable, courageous woman. Because of that push, I now walk with more confidence, and I’ve seen professional doors open that once felt completely out of reach—giving me the chance to build a strong future for myself and my daughter.”
-Josseling, FTG graduate

03/24/2026

Do you remember when you were looking for your first job and no one would hire you because you didn’t have any experience--but you couldn’t get any experience without someone first hiring you?

Now imagine being a teenaged survivor of s*x trafficking. You’re not only recovering from severe psychological and physical trauma, but you’ve missed out on schooling, and you may not feel comfortable in a traditional work environment.

Free The Girls is thrilled to announce our new partnership with The Exodus Road (TER) to fund a coffee cart business for survivors at Freedom Home—TER’s residential survivor aftercare program in Thailand.

The coffee cart is a real business where survivors can safely learn what it’s like to show up to a job, work with customers, learn about how to start a business, and to have something to put on a resume for future employment opportunities.

"We have long dreamt of having a mobile coffee business as a training ground and resume-building opportunity for survivors. In fact, this was part of the original plan for our Freedom Home program when we drafted it four years ago! It is remarkable to see our clients now able to realize their dreams of learning barista skills. The coffee cart showcases their creativity and entrepreneurship abilities as they gain hands-on experience operating their own business in the community. We are so grateful to Free the Girls for making this a reality for them!” ~ Sarah Ray, VP Global Operations, The Exodus Road.

“Free The Girls is committed to coming alongside partners providing aftercare to s*x trafficking survivors to help fill in gaps in funding and services. TER’s commitment to empowering survivors in their journey to freedom perfectly aligns with our mission and values. And it’s a great opportunity to invest in a sustainable economic opportunity for survivors that moves beyond our flagship bra-selling model.” ~Kimba Langas, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Free The Girls.

Kimba and FTG Board Member Amanda Montgomery were honored to attend the grand opening of the coffee cart and to issue certificates to survivors who completed FTG’s business training course.

Stay tuned for more information and updates about this exciting partnership!

03/08/2026

Happy International Women's Day! Today and every day we celebrate the brave and beautiful survivors we have the honor of walking alongside on their journey to true freedom.

FTG Co-Founder and Executive Director Kimba Langas and Board members Amanda Montgomery and Tom Becker recently traveled to visit our partners in El Salvador and Costa Rica to celebrate graduates, strategize, assess needs, dream together, and most importantly, LISTEN TO SURVIVORS!

We can’t wait to tell you more so stay tuned for stories of our time with our partners Mission To El Salvador and Casa Esperanza—and an exciting announcement of a new partner in a new country! 2026 is off to a great start thanks to your support!

01/11/2026

Today, we recognize National Human Trafficking Awareness Day and reaffirm our commitment to coming alongside s*x trafficking survivors as they build their own path to lifelong freedom. In 2026, that commitment means expanding into a NEW COUNTRY with a NEW PARTNER! Stay tuned for more information!! 💙🤩

If you're wondering how you can help with a problem as big as human trafficking, here are some ways to get started:
1) Wear Blue today! Become more aware and raise awareness within your communities. But don’t let it end there. Awareness is a great first step…but awareness should always lead to education and action.
2) Learn more. Educate yourself. Check out resources like Polaris and International Labour Organization Polaris has excellent resources and free Human Trafficking 101 Training
3) Get involved. Volunteer, donate, fundraise, ask how you can help.
4) Add the National Human Trafficking Hotline to your phone right now:
Call 1-888-373-7888 Text "Be Free" to 233733

07/29/2025

Thrilled for the women in our program in El Salvador for completing their Sales Course! Please read this exciting update from our partners at Mission To El Salvador!

07/03/2025

Addiction is not consent.

The Diddy case illustrates how our federal anti-trafficking laws have not fully caught up with the evolving tactics of traffickers, particularly when it comes to drug-based coercion.

05/11/2025

When you partner with FTG, you are helping women – mothers, grandmothers, future mothers, and daughters. And when women are empowered, they lift their entire community up.

04/28/2025

Today is the 15th anniversary of Free The Girls, and we are ever so thankful for the support you have all provided in helping us come alongside s*x trafficking survivors in their journey to true freedom—from donations of bras and bucks, to partnerships, volunteer services, helping build awareness, and much, much more.

We continue to listen to the women in our program and respond to their unique needs and individual circumstances. Reintegration is not a straight line and as always, we remain focused on sustainable, generational change — because true freedom needs to last a lifetime.

Here are 15 of our favorite photos and quotes through the years from women in our program sharing part of their journey, what FTG has meant to them, their hopes for the future, and how they define freedom.

03/28/2025

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This week our women's Case Coordinator, Katia, took 3 of the women the Free The Girls project to learn about "Mercamujer" a women's entrepreneurship opportunity in El Salvador. The women received business training and are looking forward to growing their businesses.
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Esta semana, nuestra Coordinadora de Casos de mujeres, Katia, acompañó a tres mujeres del proyecto Free The Girls a conocer "Mercamujer", una oportunidad de emprendimiento para mujeres en El Salvador. Recibieron capacitación empresarial y esperan el crecimiento de sus negocios.