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.

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

New estimates indicate that there are 40.3 million victims of modern slavery worldwide, 71% of whom are women and girls that represent 99% of those trapped in commercial sexual exploitation.

Nigeria ranks 32/167 countries assessed by the Global Slavery Index with the highest number of slaves – 1.38 million Nigeria’s National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) reports that the average age of trafficked children in Nigeria, now a Tier 2 country (US State Department TIP Report 2021), is 15.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Attend an Event!

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.

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 Successfully Closes Out ‘The Freedom Project’

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023- BENIN CITY, EDO STATE. On September 28, 2023, we successfully wrapped up 'The Freedom Project' (TFP), a two year holistic program (October 2021- September 2023), which we marked with a monitoring and evaluation Closing Ceremony. What a...
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Pathfinders Organizes Mental Health Wellness Event for ‘The Freedom Project’ Beneficiaries

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023, BENIN CITY- On September 26th, 2023, a mental health/wellness event was organized for all 70 beneficiaries of ‘The Freedom Project to promote health and wellness by engaging in physical and other practices designed to reduce stress, such...
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Pathfinders Graduates its 4th Adult Literacy Class and Cohort III of its Business Academy

EDO STATE, NIGERIA-SEPTEMBER 21, 2023. It was an exciting day as 13 Pathfinders Adult Literacy Initiative (PALI) graduates donned their graduation sashes, alongside the 35 Pathfinders Business Academy (PBA) graduates to celebrate the end of their classes. The event was...
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‘The Freedom Project’ Rounds Off its Adaptive Business Training for Beneficiaries

SEPTEMBER 2023, BENIN CITY. In this final Adaptive Business Training conducted on September 18th and 20th, 2023, survivors were taken on educational excursions to thriving businesses within Benin City to gain practical knowledge on running a business and surviving economic...
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‘The Freedom Project’ Conducts Final Medical Outreach for 40 Beneficiaries

BENIN CITY, EDO STATE. As part of 'The Freedom Project,' 40 beneficiaries received medical assistance on September 19, 2023 via a medical outreach specifically tailored to the needs of survivors. This final outreach included seminars and medical tests focused on...
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‘The Freedom Project’ Organizes Final Food Drive for 70 Beneficiaries

SEPTEMBER, 2023, BENIN CITY- On September 7th, 2023, 70 beneficiaries of 'The Freedom Project' received humanitarian support (food and basic needs items) as part of its final food drive. As well as alleviating poverty and hunger, the food items will...
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Pathfinders Business Academy Kicks Off for Cohort III

AUGUST 2023-BENIN CITY, EDO STATE. At Pathfinders, we not only believe in supporting underserved women with the necessary resources they need to build successful businesses, we also believe in equipping them with relevant and necessary education that helps them thrive...
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‘The Freedom Project’ Organizes Life Skills Training and Graduates Cohorts I and II of its Business Academy

BENIN CITY, EDO STATE- On August 9th, 2023, Pathfinders' 'The Freedom Project' organized a life skills training, in conjunction with the graduation ceremony for our Cohorts I & II Pathfinders Business Academy (PBA) beneficiaries. This event marked a significant step...
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‘Pathway to Freedom’ Conducts Food Drive for its Beneficiaries

BENIN CITY, EDO- JULY 2023. 'Pathway to Freedom' Part 4 (PTF 4) Project was launched in January 2023 to provide humanitarian support, economic empowerment, vocational skills training, capital to start-up small businesses, financial literacy training, medical support and counseling services...
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Project RISE conducts life skills, wellness and legal trainings for its beneficiaries

BENIN CITY, EDO STATE- JULY 2023. With support from Operation Underground Railroad (OUR), Pathfinders' beneficiaries of Project RISE received comprehensive training sessions in July 2023 across various fields. On the 11th of July 2023, Project RISE beneficiaries were introduced to...
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