We’re so grateful to share the success of our recent food drive, where 55 brave survivors of trafficking received food and hygiene supplies to help ease their journey back to stability. Thanks to the generosity of our partners and supporters, each survivor received a well-rounded package including staples like brown beans, rice, garri, ogbono, egusi, […]
Pathfinders Conducts Food Drive and Life Skills Training for ‘Project Relief’ Beneficiaries
On May 29, 2025, we conducted a life skills training for twenty (20) of our ‘Project Relief’ beneficiaries. The training commenced with an in-depth session on critical thinking, during which participants were equipped with essential life skills to enhance their problem-solving abilities, decision-making, independence in everyday life, ability to analyse situations and to make informed decisions. […]
Project Restore Year 2: Life Skills Training for 75 Beneficiaries
In our continued effort to support survivors of trafficking and at-risk women on their journey to recovery, independence and a slave-proof life, 75 Project Restore beneficiaries recently participated in two transformative life skills training sessions focused on critical thinking & decision-making, and personal hygiene. The first session, facilitated by a trained professional, aimed to strengthen […]
Pathfinders Kicks Off ‘The Justice Project’ (TJP)
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. The TJP, which is funded by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (Resilience Fund), […]
Celebrating Growth: 66 Project Restore (Year 2) Beneficiaries Complete 6-Week Business School Training
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. Over six transformative weeks, participants gained practical skills in financial literacy, business planning, marketing, customer […]
Pathfinders Kicks Off New Cohort of Adult Literacy Classes
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 these women are survivors of trafficking or have faced difficult life circumstances that placed education […]
UNODC New Report on Trafficking Reveals Rise in Victims Globally
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 detection of victims during the COVID-19 pandemic). Since 2022, global victims increased by 25% (compared […]
UNODC Project- ‘Reach One Reach Many’ Wellness Exercise (Play and Dance Therapy)
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 community and connection among participants. The wellness exercise featured a range of fun and engaging […]
Pathfinders Conducts Life Skills Training for 90 ‘Project Restore’ (Year 2) Beneficiaries
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 knowledge to take control of their finances, both in their personal lives and in their […]
Pathfinders Provides Humanitarian Support for 90 ‘Project Restore’ (Year 2) Beneficiaries
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, was designed not only to provide vital nourishment but also to empower recipients by offering […]