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Our Story
AFF is a faith-based organization dedicated to ending the exploitation, sale and enslavement of men, women and children. We provide resources, education and training to bring awareness about human trafficking.
Throughout Mississippi, AFF is bringing awareness about human trafficking. We are working with others throughout the law enforcement, business, government, education, medical, media/arts, non-profit and faith communities (among others), to help victims and end this modern form of slavery. AFF wants to inspire the public to “look beneath the surface” and help find a solution to end human trafficking, locally and abroad. AFF is initially focused on meeting a victim’s need for shelter and protection.
Then, collaborating with others AFF is creating plans for hope and healing to bring total restoration to victims’ lives. How do we help put a stop to human trafficking? By helping one victim at a time! Join with us in finding solutions to this pandemic. Together, we can make a difference!
Our Mission
Advocates For Freedom‘s (AFF) mission is to bring Awareness and Education of Human Trafficking as we Collaborate with Law Enforcement and other groups to help victims of this modern-day slavery and find a place called “Home”.
Our Vision
Our vision is through our strong programs and projects to make a real impact in our communities throughout the state for all victims and to be able to say there are answers, help, and hope in the injustice of Human Trafficking. We intend to do this by helping one person at a time to have healing, hope and the safety and love of a “Home”.
Our Approach
At Advocates for Freedom, our approach is to improve the lives of those in need by providing essential services and support to our communities. We believe that everyone deserves access to basic necessities such as food, shelter, and healthcare.
STATISTICS
- 12 is the average age a child is forced into sex trafficking
- The number of children prostituted each year is 100,000 to 300,000
- 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 4 boys are sexually victimized before age 18
- There are 32 million human slaves today
- Annually, $150 billion is made through human trafficking
THREE PILLARS OF ADVOCATES FOR FREEDOM
Pillar One: AWARENESS
Pillar One: COLLABORATION
Pillar One: AWARENESS
We believe that Awareness is the first step to rescuing victims. Traveling the State of Mississippi, our team shares information, provides encouragement, and empowers people to help end human trafficking.
Pillar One: EDUCATION
Pillar One: COLLABORATION
Pillar One: AWARENESS
Education is key. AFF has developed and is sharing age-appropriate educational materials with schools and in classrooms statewide. We work closely with and provide training to law enforcement and other related agencies.
Pillar One: COLLABORATION
Pillar One: COLLABORATION
Pillar One: COLLABORATION
It takes a community. AFF is collaborating with others across the state in the areas of government, law enforcement, businesses, medical, education, churches, non-profits and others. Together, we are making a difference!
Contact Us
Contact Information
Advocates for Freedom
P.O. Box 2497 Gulfport, MS 39505-2497
