ABOUT

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Crafted with Care, Empowered by Purpose

Working together to end human trafficking.

Empowering Lives Through Ethical Craftsmanship

Every MADE FREE purchase supports a day of freedom from human trafficking, slavery, and poverty through sustainable employment opportunities and fair wages.

Our mission: one million people made free through self-sustaining jobs. Every purchase you make gives hope and opportunity for a life made free.

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The Trip That Changed Everything

After Co-founder Brad Jeffery's return from travels in Africa and South Asia, he couldn’t shake the hunger to develop a business model to help the millions of people suffering from human trafficking, slavery, and extreme poverty.

Along with his wife Katherine, who shared his passion for helping the most vulnerable, they created MADE FREE to connect the fortunate few with the marginalized many through dignified work and ethical fashion.

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The Reality

700 Million people living in poverty
50 Million people enslaved globally
11 Million enslaved in India
Over 50% of those enslaved are female

Handouts of food, clothing, and water offer temporary relief but don't change the circumstances for tomorrow. To end poverty, those who make our fashion goods need to earn a livable wage.

Statistical information sourced from Walk Free's Global Slavery Index.

Our Solution

The MADE FREE model provides sustainable social reform by addressing the root causes of slavery and poverty.

Fair Trade Certified Factories

All MADE FREE factories meet or exceed World Fair Trade Organization standards, ensuring fair pay, safe working conditions, and the right to form unions

Livable Wages & Income Security

Fair Trade guarantees fair pay, lifting people from poverty and providing income security.

Safe Working Conditions

Our factories support safe, healthy work environments, essential in sectors where unsafe conditions are common

Community Development

Fair jobs create a safety net, reducing the risk of exploitation and boosting the community's economy.

Sustainability & Environmental Protection

We promote sustainable practices, protecting the environment and ensuring the health and safety of workers and communities.

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"This is not an easy business. What keeps us going is knowing how much the lives of the makers depend on us. Stopping is not an option."

Co-Founders Brad and Katherine Jeffrey

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Sustainability is More than Materials

At MADE FREE, holistic sustainability means balancing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. We use eco-friendly materials like 100% organic cotton canvas and biodegradable leather.

True sustainability also ensures the ethical treatment of our makers. By providing well-paying jobs, we help end slavery and extreme poverty.

Our lifetime guarantee reduces fashion waste, promoting a sustainable future for both people and the planet.

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Poverty Breeds Exploitation

Walk Free's Global Slavery Index found that people living in extreme poverty are particularly susceptible to modern slavery.

Traffickers often target these individuals, offering deceptive opportunities that lead to forced labor and exploitation.

Plain and simple: poverty directly increases the risk of trafficking and modern slavery.

Photo: Co-Founder Brad Jeffery looking over Sonagachi, considered the largest redlight district in South Asia.

brad jeffrey viewing red light district in India

A group of women in a fair trade factory, all holding matching large canvas tote bags and smiling at the camera.

What is a livable wage?

A livable wage is the income necessary for a worker to meet their basic needs, including food, housing, and healthcare. It goes beyond mere survival, allowing individuals to live with dignity.

Ensuring livable wages helps break the cycle of poverty, reduces vulnerability to exploitation, and fosters economic stability, creating healthier, more resilient communities.

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