In 2021, a British teenager went missing. When she was found and taken into police protection, she bravely described a series of events that revealed the scale of exploitation her and her friends had been subject to.

Tumpa* was just 16 when she met a man who promised her marriage. It was a lie and she was trafficked to India, where she was repeatedly raped and faced threats to her life. With our support, she put her traffickers behind bars and today dreams of pursuing a degree in law and becoming an advocate for human trafficking survivors.

At just 24 years old, Alexandra* was raising four young children and caring for her sick mother in a small village in Romania. Her life took a devastating turn when she was targeted by traffickers. After escaping slavery, she is now finding hope in her future.

Bella* and Amanda* together helped to take down an organised criminal gang – likely saving countless other victims from the grips of their exploiters.

Nestled in an area of southern Bangladesh, lies a small fried chicken restaurant with a very special story behind it. For the five women who run the outlet, it has become a symbol of their resilience and empowerment following their time trapped in modern slavery.

Like many others, Daria* was exploited by a trafficker using the 'loverboy' technique. Her story highlights the immense challenges that survivors face while recovering from modern slavery, but it also shines a light on her courage and the hope that can be sparked with each step forward in a recovery journey.