I am a world citizen. The rape of a woman in the Sudan is the rape of a citizen of the world to whom we are all obligated.
- R. Evon Idahosa
Justice and power must be brought together, so that whatever is just may be powerful and whatever is powerful may be just.
- Blaise Pascal
Because the idea is, in the long run, that women's liberation will be men's liberation too.
- Gloria Steinem
There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children.
- Nelson Mandela
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly.
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
Peace and injustice are uncommon bedfellows, for peace cannot lie in the presence of injustice for long before rising.
- R. Evon Idahosa
We cannot continue to negotiate with injustice. Now is the time for every woman to arise and amplify her own voice, particularly against systemic powers that do not believe she has one.
- R. Evon Idahosa
As a woman, when you stand for another woman or young girl that cannot stand for herself, you stand not just for yourself but for your mother, for your sister, for your daughters. When given an opportunity to stand, stand.
- R. Evon Idahosa

Our mission is to prevent sex slavery and to liberate enslaved women and girls through the direct eradication of root causes. We are a thought leader and leading impact organisation working in Nigeria and with Nigerian survivors globally to build a best practices model for the developing world. Learn More

 

Why start with Nigeria?

By establishing best-practices in Nigeria for eradicating sex-trafficking (a global hotspot for trafficking), we create a blueprint the world can use to eradicate sex-trafficking anywhere.

What We Do

The Justice Initiative (TJI)

Through this project, we educate, advise and call into account policymakers and gate-keepers who have the power to end sex-trafficking.

Pathway to Freedom

Our core project prevents sex-trafficking, liberates trapped women and girls and partners with them on their path to freedom.

TruthTellers

Our community transformation/education project brings awareness to local communities about the hidden realities of sex-trafficking, its impact, and alternative economic pathways.

Why We Do What We Do

Because the dehumanization and subjugation of women and girls can be overcome in one lifetime. Ours.

Human trafficking, or modern day slavery, involves the illegal trade of people for exploitation or commercial gain and is a $150 billion global industry.

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two thirds of the $150 billion generated annually from human trafficking ($99 billion) is generated from commercial sexual exploitation.

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New estimates indicate that there are 50 million victims of modern slavery worldwide, 71% of whom are women and girls that represent 99% of those trapped in commercial sexual exploitation.

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Nigeria ranks 38/167 countries assessed by the Global Slavery Index with the highest number of slaves – 1.6 million Nigeria’s National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) reports that the average age of trafficked children in Nigeria, a Tier 2 country (U.S. State Department TIP Report 2024), is 15.

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The majority of all Nigerian women trafficked to Europe and forced into sexual exploitation hail from Edo State, with Italy being the number one destination country – 11,009 womenwere trafficked there by sea in 2016.

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The average Nigerian trafficking victim abroad is forced to have sex with anywhere between 10-15 customers a day, making an average of $10 per customer.

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Get Involved

Become A Pathfinder!

We are currently seeking like-minded individuals with whom our vision resonates. Partner with us by joining one of our regional teams.

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Make A Donation or Raise Awareness!

We need your support to eradicate sex trafficking and to empower survivors of sexual violence in the developing world.

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Free Weekly Adult Education Classes for Women Ages 15-35
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Know a young woman in Benin City, Edo State, ages 15-35, that could benefit from free adult education classes? Please direct her to us on social media @pathfindersji or call us on 0817-000-7284. Classes are held every Thursday from 9am-12pm and run for three months. Materials and local transportation included.
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Our theory of change is that trafficking ends when human dignity is restored. Human dignity is restored when government is engaged, the community is empowered and individuals have access. Engagement, empowerment and access only happen in effective partnerships across all three sectors.  

 

 

 

 

Blog

Pathfinders Kicks Off ‘The Justice Project’ (TJP)

Pathfinders Kicks Off ‘The Justice Project’ (TJP)

April 29, 2025
March 25, 2025 – Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. We are excited to launch ‘The Justice Project (TJP),’ which seeks to reduce human trafficking in Edo State, Nigeria by increasing prosecutions of traffickers in Edo through survivor protection and cooperation....
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Celebrating Growth: 66 Project Restore (Year 2) Beneficiaries Complete 6-Week Business School Training

Celebrating Growth: 66 Project Restore (Year 2) Beneficiaries Complete 6-Week Business School Training

March 30, 2025
We’re excited to celebrate the successful completion of our 6-week Pathfinders Business Academy, held from February 13th to March 20th, 2025. Sixty-six (66) incredible women, survivors of trafficking and those at risk, took bold steps toward economic independence through entrepreneurship....
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Pathfinders Kicks Off New Cohort of Adult Literacy Classes

Pathfinders Kicks Off New Cohort of Adult Literacy Classes

February 25, 2025
FEB. 20, 2025- BENIN CITY, EDO STATE. On February 20, 2025, we kicked off our Adult Literacy Classes for women who, for various reasons, never had the opportunity to attend or complete their primary or secondary school education. Many of...
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UNODC New Report on Trafficking Reveals Rise in Victims Globally

UNODC New Report on Trafficking Reveals Rise in Victims Globally

January 1, 2025
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) 2024 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons reveals a rise in victims worldwide, particularly in the categories of child and forced labour trafficking, since 2022 (following a marked decrease in the...
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UNODC Project- ‘Reach One Reach Many’ Wellness Exercise (Play and Dance Therapy)

UNODC Project- ‘Reach One Reach Many’ Wellness Exercise (Play and Dance Therapy)

December 30, 2024
BENIN CITY, EDO STATE. To close out our UNODC supported 'Reach One, Reach Many' Project, we organized a wellness exercise for all 40 project beneficiaries. The event was designed to promote physical and mental well-being, while fostering a sense of...
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Pathfinders Conducts Life Skills Training for 90 ‘Project Restore’ (Year 2) Beneficiaries

Pathfinders Conducts Life Skills Training for 90 ‘Project Restore’ (Year 2) Beneficiaries

December 22, 2024
BENIN CITY, EDO STATE. On December 20th, 2024, we organized a life skills training focused on budgeting and saving for 90 beneficiaries of our U.S. State Department funded 'Project Restore.' The training aimed to equip participants with practical tools and...
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Pathfinders Provides Humanitarian Support for 90 ‘Project Restore’ (Year 2) Beneficiaries

Pathfinders Provides Humanitarian Support for 90 ‘Project Restore’ (Year 2) Beneficiaries

December 22, 2024
BENIN CITY, EDO STATE. We recently provided humanitarian support (essential food items) to 90 deserving beneficiaries as part of the commencement of Year 2 of our U.S. State Department supported 'Project Restore.' This initiative, which occurred over the holiday season,...
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Pathfinders Conducts Medical Outreach for PTF (5) Project Beneficiaries

Pathfinders Conducts Medical Outreach for PTF (5) Project Beneficiaries

December 20, 2024
In bringing our United Nations' Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) ‘Pathway to Freedom’ (5) Project to a close, Pathfinders, in collaboration with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation's (NNPC) Medical Team in Benin City, recently conducted a...
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Courtesy Visits to Community Leaders: Strengthening Partnerships for Project Restore, Year 2

Courtesy Visits to Community Leaders: Strengthening Partnerships for Project Restore, Year 2

December 19, 2024
Year 2 of Project Restore is a community-driven initiative that aims to rehabilitate and revitalize female survivors of trafficking impacted by various challenges, such as economic hardship and lack of access to basic services. The project seeks to empower communities...
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Pathfinders Conducts Wellness Training for UNODC Beneficiaries

Pathfinders Conducts Wellness Training for UNODC Beneficiaries

November 16, 2024
BENIN CITY, EDO STATE. We recently organised a training session for 44 beneficiaries of our 'Reach One, Reach Many' Project, supported by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The training, which focused on mental health and wellness,...
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