The Global Fund
is Closing Down

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The GFEMS Board made the difficult decision to end operations, effective December 31, 2024.

This is sad news, but we’re proud of our impact, of our partners, and of the deep pool of resources we leave for the field.

115,000+ People

Our programs across Asia, Africa, and Latin America had real, life-long impact for survivors and those at risk of trafficking.

Our Impact

60+ Partnerships

We have worked with local and regional NGOs, governments, and researchers to create local solutions that are scalable and replicable. We hope you’ll continue to support these fine teams.

Our Partners

Tools & Resources for Practitioners

We’ve developed a number of methods and approaches for anyone fighting modern slavery.

Our Tools

50+ Research Studies & Evaluations

Our research has supplied new data to the field, filling information gaps to help better inform policy and interventions.

Our Research

Until our Last Day, We’re Focused on Furthering the Mission.

October 1, 2021

Supply Chain Management

Comprehensive Action Towards Forced Labor Eradication (CAFE)

Brazil is the world’s leading coffee producer. It’s also a world leader in progressive legislation guaranteeing basic rights and human dignity for workers. Unfortunately, thanks in part to a number of high…

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January 1, 2023

Lived Experience Leadership

Promoting Opportunities Within Evidence & Research (POWER)

Practitioners are recognizing that lived experience expertise is vital in increasing the efforts of addressing the issue of modern slavery. This is as true on the level of research and evidence as…

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February 14, 2024

Lived Experience Leadership

Lived Experience Leadership

Increasing Lived Experience Leadership throughout the anti-slavery movement is core to everything GFEMS does. We understand that there is enormous potential for change when all efforts–from grassroots implementation to international lawmaking–are guided…

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