Why Prevention?
Every child deserves a life marked by freedom instead of exploitation.
When children stay in school, have strong support systems, and live in vigilant communities, they avoid exploitation and thrive.
The Problem We Face
Human trafficking is a global crisis that traps millions of people in forced labor, abuse, and exploitation — and children are especially at risk.
ACCORDING TO The U.S. Department of Labor, 2024
In Thailand, More than 1.3 million children (ages 5–14) are engaged in child labor.
Key Risk Factors For Children We Serve in Northern Thailand:
These are more than statistics; they are the reasons why kids can’t imagine a better future for themselves.
They are footholds that traffickers exploit.
Prevention Works
Our scholarship students — once among the most vulnerable — now have a 90% high school graduation rate, compared to 23% of their peers in the region.
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Their guardians
The poorest communities in Thailand
The Freedom Story scholarship students
Education, mentorship, and support do more than stop exploitation before it starts.
They restore safety and opportunities for generations to come.
We’re both brave enough to have dreams . . . because we know we have someone to support us.”
Surachai, a former scholarship student and recent college graduate
Prevention Is the Best Protection
Stops Trafficking Before It Happens
Prevention ensures children are never exploited, giving them the safety, freedom, and opportunity they deserve.
Turns Every Dollar Into Lasting Change
Every $1 invested in prevention saves $34 in rescue and aftercare costs, building safer futures for children and communities.
Creates Safer Communities for All
When neighbors learn to prevent trafficking, villages become safe zones where children thrive.