who we are
The Freedom Story was born from a documentary film called The SOLD Project.
When Producer Rachel Sparks learned about child sexual exploitation in Thailand, she decided to expose it through the power of film. After interviewing dozens of sex workers, common themes became apparent: poverty, a lack of education, and a lack of options.
Sparks met Tawee Donchai, who shared his vision of starting a trafficking prevention program in his village, where he had been witness to many of his peers being trafficked. The two then met Rachel Goble, who had spent years researching human trafficking at Fuller Theological Seminary and had seen the huge service gap in the area of prevention. The three partnered to found the organization.
Our human rights education, scholarships and resources empower at-risk Thai students to stay in school, pursue their dreams, and break the cycle of poverty and exploitation. Our efforts in the US are centered around telling dignifying stories that encourage people to become a part of changing our world for the better. Browse below to learn more.
OUR MISSION
We prevent child trafficking & exploitation through culturally relevant programs for vulnerable children & share their stories to empower creative, compassionate people to act.
OUR VALUES
Relationships
Whether our relationships with our beneficiaries in Thailand or those with donors and one another, we intentionally invest in our human connections each day.
TRANSPARENCY
From our finances to our needs, from our successes to our challenges, transparency is central in all we do.
Dignity
Our individual dignity is tied to the dignity of us all. Whether teaching human rights in Thailand or sharing stories in the US, we strive to highlight the dignity of each person.
RESILIENCY
Systemic problems require long-term, systemic solutions in the midst of a changing world. All of our programs are designed to provide adaptable solutions that last.
POSITIVITY
Even in the midst of the darkest situations, positivity inspires hope. And hope inspires action.
INCLUSIVENESS
Inclusion and dignity go hand in hand. We serve those in need without restrictions based on gender, race, religion, sex, age, background, nationality, et cetera.
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OUR STAFF
Lucy McCray
CEO
Alaynah Morrow
US Operations Manager
Jade Keller
Research Writer & Executive Editor
CHRIS MORGAN
Resource Mobilization Manager
NARISARA CHUENPHONGTHAM
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT MANAGER
SARUNYA KATALO
EDUCATION PROGRAM MANAGER
MARIN PREMPREE
PARTNERSHIP COORDINATION DEPARTMENT MANAGER
THODSAPON KITTA
NAN PROGRAM MANAGER
SOMCHAT CHUWIT
SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS PROGRAM ASSISTANT MANAGER
ACHIRAWIT RUNGRUENGCHANAKHUN
PEOPLE AND CULTURE DEPARTMENT MANAGER
ROMMANEE PROMSUWAN
HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM ASSISTANT MANAGER
SAOWANEE LAECHER
EDUCATION PROGRAM ASSISTANT MANAGER
KANYARAT THEPBOON
PARTNERSHIP COORDINATION DEPARTMENT OFFICER
SUKANYA TECHANET
SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
SAENGDUEAN KHRUEAWONG
SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS PROGRAM OFFICER
MANEE PIMIA
EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFICER
PHIKUN THAMMASIRI
NAN PROGRAM OFFICER
SANGPAIRIN KANGYANG
EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFICER
PHUU PWINT KHAING
HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM OFFICER
KRIANGKAI CHAIAMMART
PARTNERSHIP COORDINATION DEPARTMENT OFFICER
BODEESRON CHUWAI
MEDIA OFFICER
YOSIYA CHANTA
MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER
PHACHARAWIT CHITTA
NAN PROGRAM OFFICER
CHONNIPHA PANO
NAN PROGRAM OFFICER
MONTHIT PHANNAWAANWANICH
NAN PROGRAM OFFICER
SUNISA DAYAI
GROUNDSKEEPER (NAN PROGRAM)
KAMONCHANOK CHAIWONG
GROUNDSKEEPER (CHIANG RAI OFFICE)
Phatchareen Kaeoninprakhong
Finance and administration department officer
Wanaporn Khunyosying
PARTNERSHIP COORDINATION DEPARTMENT OFFICER
PHUTTHISAN CHANTHIMA
NAN PROGRAM OFFICER
KANTAPHON KITTA
NAN PROGRAM OFFICER
WORAPONG INTONGMAN
HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM OFFICER
ARCHA CHERMUE
HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM OFFICER
WARANYU TIRAPAIROJ
TRANSLATOR AND INTERPRETER
NARUEDON CHAROENCHON
NAN PROGRAM OFFICER
ANAN UDTAMA
HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM MANAGER
ROMFAH KAEWNOR
TRANSLATOR AND INTERPRETER
OUR Board of directors
RACHEL GOBLE
Assistant Director, Goble Properties
NICK PARISI
Managing Director, Silfra Capital
KEN WYTSMA
Board Chair, USA
JENNIFER WEAVER
Associate Director, Year Up
Juthamas Rajchaprasit
Deputy Chair of the Board, Thailand
Carter Quinley
International Affairs Specialist at the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor, and Human Trafficking
Pakpoum Mahasith
Chair of the Board, Thailand
Christina Louie Dyer
Sr. Manager, Fair Chance Development, Checkr.org
Chase Williams
Senior Program Manager, GlobalGiving
Songsak Pumsawat
Board member, secretary and treasurer, Thailand
ROY GOBLE
Owner, Goble Properties
MARLENE LEPKOSKI
Senior Director, Johnson & Johnson
EMILY NELSON
Blogger and Speaker
VEERAWIT TIANCHAINAN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | THAILAND
Bussayarut Kanchanadith
Board Member, Secretary and Treasurer, Thailand
We’re incredibly thankful for the companies that have partnered with us to fight human trafficking.
Our Financials
We know it’s important that your donation is used effectively. That’s why we work hard to receive the highest grades available for accountability and transparency.
2018 was our best year yet
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2021
2021 Impact Report
2021 Form 990
