Mar 5, 2018 | Blog, News From the Frontlines, The Netherlands
“I give you a 100% guarantee that through Not For Sale you will become happy again,” pronounces Faida, one of our thriving survivors at Not For Sale Netherlands. Showcasing immense strength and courage, she has repeatedly proven her ability to battle the odds and persevere despite numerous roadblocks along her path to rehabilitation.
Not For Sale met Faida after her escape from an exploitative domestic trafficking situation. She had traveled to the Netherlands to work as a housekeeper for distant relatives and soon realized the job was not as advertised. Her traffickers forced her to work long hours for no pay, with physical and emotional abuse, and little food. In order to coerce her to remain in her position, they threatened to slander Faida’s name back in her conservative home country.
Despite these coercive measures, Faida made the difficult decision to run away. Her traffickers made good on their threats, and it became impossible for Faida to return home with her damaged reputation. She turned to Not For Sale for help.
Not For Sale Netherlands gave Faida the tools she needed to build her confidence and gain skills to support herself financially. After advancing through culinary training, she has now secured two different jobs as a blossoming chef. She has also worked hard to learn both English and Dutch, making her feel more at home in a country where she once felt like an outsider. Even with all her progress, she still struggles for her voice to be heard as someone affected by domestic work trafficking – an often overlooked human rights issue. Her legal case was thrown out by the court because they regarded it only as a case of domestic violence, not human trafficking. However, Not For Sale has remained firm in its support for Faida and continues to provide resources for her recovery.
Faida will not let the naysayers slow her down. She is determined to make a life for herself in the Netherlands and show the world her capacity to contribute to society as an empowered survivor. #SheInspiresMe
Dec 1, 2017 | Our Ventures
This is Sarah & Andrew (founders of Square) on their wedding day.
3 days later their first line of protein bars would launch in 19 Whole Foods.
Nov 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
Holiday Gift Guide 2017
Celebrate Freedom!
We have something for everyone on your list — give the gift of freedom.
Not For Sale is a rebellious group of brands that have come together across multiple product categories and industries to change the world. Each time you purchase a product from a Not For Sale partner, you are part of creating a future where no one is for sale.
Gifts that have impact – SHOP OUR BRANDS BELOW
Z Shoes challenges today’s business model by putting human dignity and environmental impact before profit. Z Shoes fights human and environmental exploitation by bringing financial viability and self-autonomy to native communities in the Peruvian Amazon.
Not For Sale Ale, a modern pale ale created by Ulf Stenerhag, donates 100% of its profits back to Not For Sale’s work, mainly in Romania. As demand scales, they hope to support job creation in areas vulnerable to human trafficking.
St. Clare Coffee’s flagship cafe is based in San Francisco and employs and provides training for survivors of trafficking and at-risk youth in San Francisco. St. Clare Coffee is also working hard to source and develop coffees from the Akha Tribes in Northern Thailand.
Not For Sale’s goal is to identify innovative, sustainable, market-based solutions to address and prevent the root causes of human trafficking around the world.We believe human trafficking can be stopped before an individual is trafficked. We fight vulnerability to exploitation at its core by strengthening communities with economic opportunity.
Alex & Ani will donate 20% of the purchase price from each Queen’s Crown Charm sold through December 2017 to Not For Sale, to deploy innovative and entrepreneurial solutions to end modern-day slavery worldwide. Purchase a bracelet to wear your beliefs and join the fight!
Square Organics makes organic protein bars and organic protein popcorn snacks. Each quarter, Square Organics makes a contribution to Not For Sale to fight human trafficking. Purchase a case of popcorn or bars and enjoy a snack with impact!
All Saints is an acclaimed British fashion brand known for its unique offering of vintage-inspired, directional clothing. They have partnered with Not For Sale since 2011, sending a portion of all proceeds to fighting trafficking. Buy a jacket or sweater and be sure your purchase has impact.
Spence creates artisan diamonds that are ethically produced, eco-friendly, and socially responsible. Spence eliminates social and environmental destruction in their diamond production, and donates a portion of proceeds to Not For Sale. 100% of proceeds from the Boho jewelry line goes to Not For Sale to help people vulnerable to exploitation by the mining industry in Africa.
REBBL — Roots, Extracts, Berries, Barks, and Leaves — creates delicious beverages with vibrant flavors that deliver your daily dose of exceptional goodness. REBBL’s supply chain empowers communities in over 26 countries, and gives back 2.5% of revenue to Not For Sale. Buy REBBL online or in a store near you!
Boll & Branch is a luxury bedding service with a traceable supply chain that’s conflict-free, but recognize that many others around the world aren’t. That’s why a portion of every purchase – from bedding sets to stocking stuffers 0 goes towards the fight to end human trafficking.
Velé is a collection of ethical leather goods essentials supporting women through conscious production and nonprofit partnership. 10% of each purchase is donated back to Not For Sale to invest in the future of those most vulnerable to human trafficking. Use code NFSHOLIDAY for 20% off your purchase.
Donate to Not For Sale and give a child the gift of freedom.
Oct 25, 2017 | Our Ventures
Our Artisan Created Diamonds are ethically produced, eco-friendly and socially responsible. We eliminate any social and environmental destruction – there are no communities harmed, no holes dug, no wildlife killed and no transporting product around the world. It’s the future of diamonds.”
– Eric Lindberg, CEO of Spence Diamonds
Sep 26, 2017 | Blog, News From the Frontlines, Vietnam
Want to make a bigger impact in ending modern day slavery? You can also partner with us or invest in companies that give back to Not For Sale.
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Give to change the course of a life affected by modern slavery.
As a child, Hoang* was a victim of severe domestic abuse. Before he received help from Not For Sale Vietnam, he endured in silence and bottled the fear and pain tightly inside him. Recognizing the trauma he had suffered, Not For Sale Vietnam created opportunities to care for his psychological, physical, social, and educational needs.
Today, Hoang has discovered his passions, and rebuilt his self-esteem and trust in the world. Hoang found his dream in becoming a Dessert Chef, and he hopes to travel abroad to learn from French Dessert Chefs in the future. Not For Sale Vietnam will support his goals and help him realize a life where he is able to provide for himself – and find happiness.
Learn more about the Not For Sale Vietnam project.
*Name changed for Hoang’s protection.
Not For Sale partners with the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation. Blue Dragon kids are street kids, children with disabilities, children from rural families living in extreme poverty, and victims of human trafficking and slavery. Not For Sale and Blue Dragon aim to rescue kids from danger, reunite them with their families when we can, and provide all the services needed for recovery and growth.
Visit Blue Dragon’s page for more information.