Fundraising
Help us prevent slavery and human trafficking
Why support Arise?
Arise is a small, but highly impactful organisation that supports the frontline of abolition in countries that are affected by human trafficking and other forms of exploitation.
“local civil society groups, where embedded and trusted by their communities, possess the key to ending slavery” Mr Tomoya Obokata, UN Human Rights Office of the High Commission Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery
Our unique model of accompaniment places resources directly into the hands of frontline leaders who have a deep-rooted connection to their communities. They understand the most effective strategies for preventing exploitation and are trusted members of the community, so well-placed to support people who have been exploited in rebuilding their lives. In addition to funding prevention, rehabilitation, and alternative livelihood projects, we provide capacity-building support through training and mentorship for our frontline colleagues.
Project Spotlight: Gauri Migrant Project
Between 2020 and 2024, donations from Arise’s generous supporters enabled us to continue funding a project and capacity-building program for frontline colleagues in northern India. This initiative targeted hotspot areas in Haryana, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh, where migrant families from across the country are particularly vulnerable to exploitation.
The COVID-19 pandemic led to millions of job losses in India, forcing many to migrate in search of work. Globally, migrant workers often experience fewer labour rights and lower wages, a reality that was especially severe in India. Migrants here faced additional challenges, including racial and caste-based discrimination, hostile media coverage, and limited access to state services.
In partnership with frontline leaders, we worked to reduce the vulnerability of migrants in the region through a series of targeted interventions:
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Combating trafficking and exploitation by providing education, vocational training, and improving access to state services.
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Establishing Women's Groups and Village Vigilance Committees to reduce trafficking risks and promote safe migration at the community level.
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Expanding local job opportunities, offering skills training, and supporting income generation for young people and school dropouts in hotspot areas.
By placing resources in the hands of local experts and collaborating with them to design interventions and strengthen capacity, nearly 10,000 people were directly helped. This includes 2,500 children who received educational support, almost 4,000 individuals who were assisted in accessing government benefits, whilst 638 people were enrolled in income generation schemes. The broader impact extends even further, as countless others benefit indirectly from the increased awareness and positive changes that ripple through families, communities, and future generations.
Ways to help
Since all of our work in Albania, India, Nigeria, and the Philippines is led by local leaders, there is no one-size-fits-all Arise project. Here are a few examples of how your donation could help fight human trafficking:
£20 could fund a counselling session for a young woman in Albania who has suffered exploitation. This type of holistic support is vital for helping people rebuild their lives.
£55 could establish a Village Vigilance Committee in India. We’ve found that communities with active committees are better equipped to identify traffickers and intervene before residents are tricked by false job offers.
£100 could cover the cost of a culinary and business skills training course for a Nigerian woman who was trafficked to Europe and has since returned home. Offering alternative livelihoods is key to preventing re-exploitation.
£250 could fund a series of awareness raising workshops at four schools in the Philippines so that hundreds more children are empowered to understand the risks they face online.
£500 could fund a network meeting in one of our project countries. Human trafficking is a networked crime that needs a networked response. By supporting networks, we help frontline leaders collaborate and share knowledge, creating a global web of protection for vulnerable individuals.
As a small team with low overheads, we prefer unrestricted donations to ensure we can allocate funds where they’re needed most. However, if you are considering a substantial gift of £10,000 or more, we would be happy to discuss how your contribution could support a specific country or project. Please email our Director of Fundraising or call +44 (0)20 8163 2117 to start a conversation.
To support us:
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Make a one-off donation – click here
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Set up a regular gift – click here
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Send a cheque – click here
Donors in the US
Arise Foundation America Inc. is a 501(c)(3)not for profit organization in the USA. All gifts received are tax deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes (EIN 81-1111051).
Arise has enjoyed a warm relationship with donors in the US from the outset, with a network of donors reaching from NYC to California. By supporting Arise Foundation America Inc, you can be assured that your investment will be directed to frontline projects helping to prevent trafficking in Albania, India, Nigeria and the Philippines.
To support us:
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Make a one off donation or set up a regular gift, click here.
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Send a check, click here.
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If you already have a personal Donor Advised Fund through Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable or BNY Mellon and want to make a charitable contribution, click here.
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If you would like to discuss making a restricted donation of $10,000 or more - click here or call +44 208 163 2117
Arise Foundation America Inc. is a 501(c)(3)not for profit organization in the USA. All gifts received are tax deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes (EIN 81-1111051).
Learn more about our approach here or email info@arisefdn.org for more information.