"There has long been a need for NGOs (non-government organizations) to step in and help with human trafficking in India. Sex trafficking of underage girls is one of the most unacceptable and inhumane forms of trafficking, which in recent decades has attracted many NGOs to step in and make a real difference. Greg and Mala Malstead answered the call to start an office for IJM (International Justice Mission) in Mumbai to specifically target sex trafficking of underage girls. After 5 yeas with IJM, the Malsteads decided to start Freedom Firm, based out of Ooty, India, doing much the same work. The main difference is that basing their organization out of Ooty allowed them to start an aftercare home, called Roja (meaning “rose” in Tamil, the local language in Ooty), so they could not only rescue girls, but also restore them emotionally, vocationally, relationally, spiritually, and physically as well.
Today Freedom Firm has grown to over 20 staff, all working together toward the cause of rescue, restoration, and justice. The goal is to to have a greater and wider impact while refusing to sacrifice our strategy and effectiveness. We have seen an average of 20 girls rescued each year and hope this trend continues and grows. You are entering into this history and will play a key role in helping our effectiveness and impact across India."
Freedom Firm
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