Freeset (The Gateway Project)

$99,440 donated

Given by 149 generous donors in around 8 months

Funds raised will go directly towards the purchase of The Gateway Building, allowing hundreds more women the ability to choose freedom.

Auckland

Freeset is taking its largest step forward in its 13-year history by purchasing the most significant building that stands at the gateway to one of the largest red-light districts in the world. Freeset already lives and works in this area (its our community - we already own 3 other buildings) and have already offered freedom to hundreds of women, currently employing approx. 200.

The purchase of this building will dramatically increase our ability to offer the choice of freedom to hundreds more women through the creation of sustainable business and increased social services. It will say to the community ... we're here for FREEDOM and are prepared to stand up against the effects of human sex-trafficking and the resulting exploitation and pain that is a hallmark of this area.

Freeset's involvement (page creator)

Freeset was birthed by Kiwi's and now collaborates internationally to help some of the world's most vulnerable. Governance is still maintained by its parent in New Zealand.

About us

Freeset International Ltd is a NZ-based organisation that operates Freeset, a fair-trade business offering employment to women trapped in Kolkata's sex trade. We make quality jute bags and organic cotton t-shirts, but our business is freedom!

We would like to see the 10,000 sex workers in our neighborhood empowered with the choice of leaving a profession they never chose in the first place.

Latest update

The Gateway Building Update 2 29 August 2015

Freeset Founder Kerry Hilton walks us through a few rooms in The Gateway Building; it's starting to be used! Great ... but remember we're still in fundraising mode as we seek to repay loans we took in NZ to make the purchase happen. Thanks for your generosity!

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