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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

Offering financial support for survivor-led projects and community initiatives.
Survivor-led • Afro-centric • Uniting African Survivor Leaders • Empowering Survivors • Amplifying Survivor Voices
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
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Survivor-Centered

Survivor-Centered

We prioritize the needs, voices, experiences, perspectives, and well-being of survivors in all our endeavors.

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Empowerment

Empowerment

We believe in the transformative potential of survivor leadership and work to empower survivors to drive change.

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Inclusivity

Inclusivity

We embrace and value survivors and stakeholders from diverse cultures, backgrounds.

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Collaboration

Collaboration

We recognizing that combating human trafficking requires collaborative efforts with survivors, communities, governments, NGOs, private sectors, academia and other stakeholders.

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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.

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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

OUR Events
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OUR SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS
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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mental Health Services

We provide trauma-informed mental health care and emotional support tailored for survivors’ healing and resilienc

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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.

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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.

OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM
Malaika Oringo

Chairperson, Director of Development
(Netherlands)

Afasi Komla

Regional Rep, West Africa
(Ghana)

Francisca Awah

Regional Rep, Central Africa
(Cameroon)

Joy S. Kingsley

Dir. of Impact, Strategy and Movement Building
(Nigeria)

Godfrey Mpandikizi

Legal Advisor & Regional Rep, East Africa
(Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Netherlands)

OUR MEMBERS IN ACTION
August 23, 2025

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August 11, 2025

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