Accelerate freedom for human trafficking survivors
There are 40 million victims of modern slavery right now. Most are women and girls and less than 1% will receive the help they need to heal and thrive.
With your help, we are on a mission to change that
Willow International and 10ThousandWindows are merging to become EverFree, accelerating lasting freedom for survivors of modern slavery.?Together with survivors, grassroots partners, community leaders, and people like you, we provide high-quality aftercare services to human trafficking survivors while confronting the systems and structures that fuel exploitation.
Our model is grounded in dignity and research and effectively prevents revictimization and encourages freedom forever.
When we succeed, thousands of survivors are free and thriving, with the power to act, live, and care for those around them.
reach more human trafficking survivors with the care they need.?We are steadfastly committed to PROGRESS and reaching more survivors more effectively and efficiently. Together with survivors, grassroots partners & community leaders, we provide care to empower survivors to freedom.
Address the root causes of trafficking and revictimization.?Trafficking is a vicious cycle connected to poverty and economic injustice.
Revictimization is fueled by the same root causes. Our model, grounded in dignity and research, effectively prevents revictimization and encourages freedom forever.
You can accelerate freedom for human trafficking survivors today. Become a founding member of EverFree.
Willow International?Established in 2015, Willow International has made unparalleled headway in the fight against trafficking by delivering world-class survivor services. With a focus on restoration, prevention, and partnership, Willow became the preeminent advocate for restorative survivor care and trafficking prevention in Sub-Saharan Africa. Over the past six years, Willow has helped hundreds of survivors find healing and hope. and 10ThousandWindows?10ThousandWindows was founded in 2010 with the mission of restoring the lives of victims of trafficking and exploitation and preventing revictimization by helping survivors become financially self-sufficient through safe, dignified jobs. Over the past 11 years, 10ThousandWindows has helped hundreds of survivors heal from trauma, secure employment, rebuild their lives and integrate with dignity into their families and communities. are merging to become EverFree.?EverFree brings together the deep expertise of both organizations in providing holistic care for human trafficking survivors. By joining Willow’s best-in-class shelter model with 10ThousandWindows’ leading economic empowerment work, EverFree will reach more women and girls, provide high quality aftercare services, and empower lasting freedom for survivors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Everfree
In November 2021, Willow International and 10ThousandWindows are joining forces and merging to become EverFree. EverFree’s mission is to accelerate freedom for survivors of modern slavery.
What does EverFree do?
Every year millions of women and girls are enslaved and trafficked by criminal networks, individuals seeking to profit off their abuse, and sometimes by their own family and friends. Less than 1% receive the help they need to thrive and flourish. EverFree is on a mission to change that.https://www.willowinternational.org/wp-admin/post.php?post=1961&action=edit#
Together with survivors, grassroots partners, community leaders, and our dedicated donors, we provide care to empower survivors to freedom. Our model, grounded in dignity and research, effectively prevents revictimization and encourages freedom forever. Through EverFree’s holistic trauma-informed care, survivors heal, rebuild their lives, and flourish in lasting freedom.
How will this merger impact Willow and 10ThousandWindows’ current programs?
The short answer is it won’t. Willow’s programs in Uganda and 10ThousandWindows’ programs in the Philippines will continue unchanged. By merging as EverFree, we are able to continue delivering best-in-class care to survivors in our current programs and expand our reach globally to serve more survivors with the care they need to thrive in freedom.
Will the merge impact Willow and 10ThousandWindows staff? Who will lead EverFree?
Jeremy Floyd, previously CEO of 10ThousandWindows, will be the Co-founder and CEO of EverFree. Kelsey Morgan, previously Founder and Executive Director of Willow International will be EverFree’s Co-Founder and Head of Program Advancement. National leadership and staff in Uganda and the Philippines will remain unchanged. EverFree will be governed by a board of directors composed of members representing both Willow International and 10ThousandWindows. Andrew Means, Senior Director Global Impact Data Strategy at Salesforce.org, and chair of 10ThousandWindows will lead the EverFree board.
Is EverFree a nonprofit?
Yes. EverFree is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. EIN: #35-2534806
Where will EverFree be located?
EverFree’s global headquarters will be located in Orange County, California, with a Southeast Office in Tennessee. Our program offices are in Uganda, the Philippines and Belize (2022).
Who is Willow International?
Established in 2015, Willow International is a non-profit organization that made unparalleled headway in the fight against trafficking by delivering world-class survivor services. With a focus on restoration, prevention, and partnership, Willow became the preeminent advocate for restorative survivor care and trafficking prevention in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Who is 10ThousandWindows?
10ThousandWindows was founded in 2010 with the mission of preventing revictimization and restoring the lives of victims of trafficking and exploitation by helping survivors become financially self-sufficient through safe, dignified jobs. Over the past 11 years, 10ThousandWindows helped hundreds of survivors heal from trauma, secure employment, rebuild their lives and integrate with dignity into their families and communities.
Why are Willow International and 10ThousandWindows merging?
The simple answer is to have greater impact. Willow and 10ThousandWindows share common organizational values and are aligned around a singular focus: accelerating lasting freedom for human trafficking survivors. Each organization’s programs are complimentary and together provide a holistic approach to each survivor’s recovery journey. By joining Willow’s best-in-class shelter model with 10ThousandWindows’ leading economic empowerment work, we strengthen services for survivors, achieve greater impact, and elevate quality care across the anti-trafficking movement.
Can I still support the work in Uganda? In the Philippines?
Absolutely, we need you to! All donations made to EverFree will support our continued programming in Uganda and the Philippines and expansion into Belize in 2022. If you are interested in funding specific programs, please contact Wendy Dailey ([email protected]).
Where will my donations go?
All donations will fuel the mission of accelerating freedom for victims of modern slavery. EverFree is committed to the highest level of transparency in how funds are spent.
Can I still make a donation/write my check to Willow? To 10ThouandWindows?
Yes, you can. Until December 31st, 2021, all checks made to Willow and 10ThousandWindows can be received and will support the work of restoring survivors’ lives.
