Uniting, Empowering and Amplifying the voices of survivors of human trafficking across all 54 African nations.
A movement building initiative by Footprint to Freedom
ASC Leadership Academy
Empowering survivors through leadership training, mentorship, and advocacy skills.
Mental Health Initiatives
(Handprints to Healing)
Providing trauma-informed care and safe spaces to support survivors
SMALL-SCALE SEED FUNDING
WHO WE ARE
The African Survivor Coalition (ASC) is a movement-building initiative by Footprint to Freedom dedicated to uniting African survivor leaders and grassroot survivor-led organizations. We are committed to working collectively towards the eradication of human trafficking and elevate the voices and perspectives of survivors across Africa and globally by strengthening their capacities and leadership.
VISION
To see a network of empowered survivor advocates from all 54 African nations thriving and inspiring change to eradicate human trafficking.
MISSION
To empower, unite, and amplify the voices of African survivor leaders in the global fight against human trafficking, working collectively to end the crime and provide support for victims and survivors.
Our Objectives
To empower and strengthen survivor leaders by building their capacities to develop impactful programs, initiatives, and achieve their aspirations.
To build a resilient and unified network of survivor leaders representing all 54 African nations through collaboration, advocacy, and shared purpose.
To foster meaningful connections between survivor-led organizations, donors, and partners, bridging critical gaps and enhancing collaboration.
To advocate for survivor-informed policies that reduce risk, protect victims, and strengthen anti-trafficking laws.
OUR IMPACT
21 African Countries Reached
Target: 54+
6M People Reached
Target: 100M
8K+ Beneficiaries
Target: 20K
400+ Survivors Empowered
Target: 1000+
21 African
Countries Reached
Target: 54+
6M People
Reached
Target: 100M
8K+ Beneficiaries
Target: 20K
400+ Survivors
Empowered
Target: 1000
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We are reshaping how survivors are seen — reclaiming our identity, rising with purpose, and leading the fight for freedom.
OUR CORE VALUES
Survivor-Centered
Survivor-Centered
We prioritize the needs, voices, experiences, perspectives, and well-being of survivors in all our endeavors.
Empowerment
Empowerment
We believe in the transformative potential of survivor leadership and work to empower survivors to drive change.
Inclusivity
Inclusivity
We embrace and value survivors and stakeholders from diverse cultures, backgrounds.
Collaboration
Collaboration
We recognizing that combating human trafficking requires collaborative efforts with survivors, communities, governments, NGOs, private sectors, academia and other stakeholders.
Trauma-Informed
Trauma-Informed
We work with a unified and interconnected approach across all aspects of our response efforts given the multifaceted nature of modern slavery and human trafficking.
Afro-Centric
Afro-Centric
We center African identities, histories, and lived experiences in all our approaches, ensuring that our work reflects and respects the richness of the continent’s culture
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RESEARCH & REPORTS
OUR SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS
Mentorship
We provide one-on-one and group mentorship to support survivors in rebuilding their confidence, setting goals, and navigating personal and professional growth. Our survivor-informed mentors offer guidance, encouragement, and lived experience to foster healing and leadership.
Building Survivor-Led Initiatives
We assist survivors in developing and leading their own advocacy projects, organizations, and community initiatives. Through coaching, resources, and strategic guidance, we empower survivors to turn their ideas into sustainable movements that reflect their unique visions and voices.
Survivor-Leadership development
We nurture the leadership potential of survivors through training, mentorship, and opportunities for active engagement. Our goal is to build confident, informed, and empowered leaders who can influence change at every level of society.
Mental Health Services
We provide trauma-informed mental health care and emotional support tailored for survivors’ healing and resilienc
Engagement in Meaningful dialogues
We facilitate inclusive and respectful dialogue circles where survivors can share experiences, foster connection, and influence community-driven solutions to end exploitation.
Access to Trainings and Workshops
We offer skills-based workshops and educational trainings designed to build survivors’ capacity, boost self-confidence, and equip them with tools for advocacy, reintegration, and sustained leadership.
OUR SERVICES FOR PARTNERS
SURVIVOR INFORMED RESOURCE HUB
We offer expertise in policy review, research, advocacy, and resource development, integrating survivor perspectives to enhance anti-human trafficking initiatives.
FACILITATING COLLABORATIONS
We connect anti-trafficking stakeholders with survivor-led organizations and leaders to foster impactful partnerships and collective action.
ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIPS
We collaborate with academic institutions to promote evidence-based approaches and innovative solutions in the fight against human trafficking.