@sophiehayesfnd.bsky.social
Charity working with women survivors of modern slavery to achieve sustainable freedom from exploitation. https://www.sophiehayesfoundation.org/
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That's why we have signed a joint letter alongside sector organisations calling on the government.
@afterexploitation.bsky.social @ellascharity.bsky.social @kalayaan.org.uk @atleu.bsky.social @refugeeaction.bsky.social
The UK Home Secretary revealed the most significant reforms to immigration in a generation last week - but how will they impact survivors of #ModernSlavery and #HumanTrafficking?
Sadly, the proposed policies will have detriment effects upon those at risk of and recovering from exploitation.
We are so proud to have contributed to the Survivor Care Standards, which were launched this month! 🙌
#ModernSlavery #HumanTrafficking #HumanRights #Charity #Nonprofit
How to navigate the #Asylum reforms - simple, right? 🤔
Wrong - all roads lead to poverty, contradiction, exploitation, and deportation.
Give #AsylumSeekers the #RightToWork now and prevent the exploitation of thousands.
#AsylumSeeker #Refugee #Refugees #Migrants #Immigration #HumanRights
You may have seen the news about #asylum system reforms - but what do these changes look like in reality? How will they affect individuals? And how will it affect those who have experienced #ModernSlavery or #HumanTrafficking?
Read the full #blog 👇
www.sophiehayesfoundation.org/post/the-deh...
🖼 Swipe to see one of our programme participant's breathtaking oil paintings!
You can support amazing women like Mitra today! Simply click below to donate and help change lives ✨️
www.sophiehayesfoundation.org/donation
#Art #Painting #OilPainting #ModernSlavery #HumanTrafficking #HumanRights
💡Swipe for insights on the latest National Referral Mechanism #data ➡️➡️➡️
The data, covering July - Sept. 2025, continues to show worrying and growing trends around #ModernSlavery in the UK, including the highest number of referrals to the #NRM ever.
#Stats #Statistics #Facts #HumanRights
We Have Laws To Prevent Sexual Exploitation - So Why Aren't They Working? 🤔
Read the full #blog below to learn how #polices must change to focus on safely regulating and protecting sex workers for effective prevention of #exploitation.
www.sophiehayesfoundation.org/post/we-have...
Poverty and rising living costs are pushing more people in the UK into sex work to survive. But a dangerous legal grey area criminalizes nearly every related activity, silencing workers and leaving them vulnerable to violence and sexual exploitation.
www.freedomunited.org/news/uk-sex-...
This October, 81 amazing women graduated from our 12-month Employability Programme!
Swipe to read some of the comments written by the event's attendees in our guest book about our amazing graduates. 👏
#Graduation #StrongWomen #ModernSlavery #HumanTrafficking #HumanRights #Charity #Donate
On Friday, 81 amazing women graduated from our 12-month Employability Programme - and here's what was on their minds as they strutted down the red carpet to celebrate their achievement!
#Graduation #StrongWomen #InspiringWomen #ModernSlavery #HumanRights #HumanTrafficking
Only ONE DAY LEFT to double your impact! 💫
Until 12PM on Wednesday, we are fundraising through Big Give who will match ALL donations up to £10k! But hurry - there is only 24 hours left to give twice the gift!
DOUBE YOUR #DONATION 👇
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#MakeADifference #Give
#Donate today to our Big Give campaign and not only is your donation DOUBLED - you will also receive a #free digital cook book by our programme participants!
Hurry - the campaign ends on WEDNESDAY at 12PM!
DONATE NOW 👇
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#Give #Cook #Recipes #Recipe #Help
What's better than supporting a #GreatCause? Having your #support ✨️DOUBLED!✨️
From TODAY, October 8 - 15, Big Give will match ALL donations up to £10k through our Big #Give page as part of their #WomenAndGirls Match Fund!
DOUBLE YOUR #DONATION 👇
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This month and every month, we will continue to highlight and uplift Black voices, historical figures, and those with lived experience who have helped our movement take great strides towards sustainable freedom for all. ♥️🌟
#BlackHistoryMonth #BlackIsBeautiful #BlackLivesMatter #CelebrateBlackWomen
In need of a good laugh in aid of a good cause? Who isn’t. Smashing line-up for the @sophiehayesfnd.bsky.social gig at London’s Comedy Store on 8 October. Buy your very reasonably priced tickets here - www.universe.com/events/stand... Funds raised support women survivors of modern slavery.
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Our programmes do so much more than development employability and English skills - they boost #confidence.
Read this #quote from one of our programme participants who describes her journey from fear to freedom.
To support women like her rebuild their lives, #donate and give the gift of #freedom ♥️
Love comedy? Join us on 8th October for a night of stand up comedy @thecomedystore.co.uk to raise vital funds for women survivors of exploitation.
We have an incredible line-up for what promises to be an amazing night. Grab your tickets here 🎟️:
www.universe.com/events/stand...
This summer has seen a rise in protests around hotels housing #AsylumSeekers and #refugees - and our CEO shares our position at Sophie Hayes Foundation regarding this hostility.
#RefugeesWelcome #Immigration #Asylum #Protests #Solidarity #ModernSlavery #HumanTrafficking #HumanRights
🚨 On Sunday, there will be a nationwide emergency alert test.
📱For those facing abuse or exploitation, a hidden phone can be a lifeline. Let's help ensure that hidden phones stay quiet.
#Share this post to keep everyone safe on Sunday 💓
#EmergencyAlert #StaySafe #VAWG #ModernSlavery
🚀WE'RE #HIRING!🚀
💫 We're looking for a new #Chair of our #BoardOfTrustees to help us take our mission of supporting women survivors of exploitation to the next level!
For more information and to apply, visit the link below and download our full Candidate Pack:
www.sophiehayesfoundation.org/jobs
💡Swipe for insights on the latest quarterly National Referral Mechanism #data ➡️➡️➡️
The data continues to show worrying and growing trends around #ModernSlavery in the UK, including the highest number of referrals to the NRM ever.
#Stats #HumanRights #HumanTrafficking #Report #News #DidYouKnow
Take a moment to see the world through a Programme participant's eyes ✨️
This participant recognises the systems around her that lead to women experiencing vulnerability, illness, and burnout - and she wants to change it.
When we #empower survivors, they will #ChangeTheWorld 🌎 ♥️
#Feminist
It's #InternationalDayOfCharity - and today, we reflect on the generosity of you, our supporters.
Change a life today by giving the gift of #Freedom.💓
Donate: www.sophiehayesfoundation.org/donation
#Charity #WorldCharityDay #ThankYou #Donate #VAWG #EndVAWG #EndHumanTrafficking #Nonprofit #NGO
At Sophie Hayes Foundation, we recognise the value of #friendship and create space for #community through our Programmes and through our life-long survivor network, CREW (Creative Resilient Empowered Women).
Here's to the friendships formed through this incredible community of #StrongWomen 💞
Such a powerful journey - this graduate of our Programme is now volunteering for Hestia where she contributes vital work towards the support of other survivors 💓
#WorldDayAgainstTraffickingInPersons
#WorldDayAgainstTrafficking #EndHumanTrafficking #Empower #EmpoweredWomen #WomenSupportingWomen
🚨 WE NEED YOUR HELP! 🚨
Our English programme, CEFI, is in urgent need of funding. If you can spare a donation or share to your network, you'll be helping change lives ❤️
Donate below 👇
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#Donate #EndHumanTrafficking #ModernSlavery #ChangeLives
🚨we need your help!🚨
Referrals for our English programme, CEFI, have surged by 600%, and we are in urgent need of #funding!
donate below:
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#ModernSlavery #VAWG #EndHumanTrafficking #Charity
Our funded research project, led by @rightslab.bsky.social with @sophiehayesfnd.bsky.social, evaluates how SHF's employability programme providing women survivors with employment skills works to prevent re-trafficking amongst survivors of modern slavery.
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www.modernslaverypec.org/research-pro...
