We’re always committed to using your donated funds in the most effective way to fight modern day slavery. This means investing in more than just materials. Here are some things needed to complete a successful fight against modern slavery:
Personnel costs
People make our campaigns run, so our costs include salaries and benefits for advocacy officers and campaigners, as well as technical experts like lawyers and accountants.
Travel costs
Sometimes, raising awareness and resources for the fight against modern slavery means talking to people in person. Our expert team members have been called on to advise multinational corporations and intergovernmental organizations as to what they can be doing to eliminate modern slavery, so we include costs for travel to carry that message of freedom forward.
Percentage of donation to mission
Over 90% is spent directly on our mission. For example, in 2022, when we spent a bit more on fundraising, the exact figure was 91%. In 2021 it was 94%. We are able to keep such a high proportion spent on our mission because we don’t pay any rent on offices, benefit from substantial in-kind donations, and are careful to keep our operational costs down.
Freedom United is interested in hearing from our community and welcomes relevant, informed comments, advice, and insights that advance the conversation around our campaigns and advocacy. We value inclusivity and respect within our community. To be approved, your comments should be civil.
A few things we do not tolerate: comments that promote discrimination, prejudice, racism, or xenophobia, as well as personal attacks or profanity. We screen submissions in order to create a space where the entire Freedom United community feels safe to express and exchange thoughtful opinions.