Wondering how Gifts of Freedom works or where your donation goes? We've answered some common questions to help you understand how your gift contributes towards IJM's work to end slavery and violence.
What does IJM do?
International Justice Mission (IJM) is a global organisation working to protect people from slavery and violence.
We partner with local authorities in 33 programs, with offices in 18 countries, to combat trafficking and slavery, violence against women and children, and police abuse of power.
Since we began, IJM's work has reduced slavery and violence by 50–86% in nine different jurisdictions around the world. From our first rescue operations to our global expansion, IJM has helped bring more than 500,000 victims to freedom, working towards a future where freedom and safety can last.
2. How is IJM different from other anti-slavery groups?
There are many incredible organisations working to end modern slavery and violence, each playing an important role.
Highlighted by U.S. News World Report as one of 10 non-profits “making a difference,” IJM takes a holistic approach, working across the justice system to help bring people to safety, support survivors through recovery, hold perpetrators accountable and address the systems that allow violence to continue.
By working alongside local authorities and communities, we aim to create lasting change that protects people today and helps prevent violence in the future. You can learn more about here.
3. How does Gifts of Freedom work?
Gifts of Freedom gives you the opportunity to share something meaningful with someone in your world while supporting IJM's work to end slavery and violence.
It's simple: Choose. Give. Share.
Choose: Explore our collection and find a Gift of Freedom that speaks to you. Each gift represents a real cost or need from IJM's programs around the world.
Give: Make a donation towards IJM's work to end slavery and violence.
Share: Choose a beautifully designed card to give digitally or in person, letting someone know that a Gift of Freedom has been given in their honour.
Whether you're celebrating Christmas, a birthday or simply want to show someone you care, Gifts of Freedom is a meaningful way to give while helping create a future where more people can live in safety and freedom.
4. Why are you doing Gifts of Freedom and not just asking for donations?
Gifts of Freedom gives you the chance to share your passion for ending slavery and violence with someone you love. It's a meaningful way to give a gift that represents real needs within IJM's work.
Most people believe slavery shouldn't exist, but many don't know about IJM's work or the difference they can make.
Gifts of Freedom makes that work more visible and tangible, showing how generosity can contribute towards supporting survivors, helping bring people to safety and strengthening justice systems to stop violence.
Each gift is an opportunity to introduce someone to IJM's work and invite them to be part of creating lasting change.
You can share this cause with friends and family at any time of year. And if you prefer, you always have the option to donate directly.
5. What does IJM do with my donation? Where does my gift's money go?
Each Gift of Freedom is carefully priced to reflect a real cost or need from IJM's programs around the world.
When you choose a gift, your donation supports IJM's work to end slavery and violence. Rather than purchasing a specific item or service for an individual survivor, your contribution helps fund the work represented by your gift.
For example, a gift representing trauma therapy reflects the real cost of supporting a survivor's healing and recovery. Your donation can contribute towards this important work, while allowing IJM to respond to changing needs and opportunities within its programs.
Together, these gifts help support survivors, secure freedom and justice, and strengthen justice systems to stop violence.
Thank you for standing alongside survivors and helping create a future where freedom and safety can last.
Got other questions?
We have a FAQ page here with more information. Otherwise, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team. We’d love to hear from you.
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