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Free To Fly
Free To Fly
23 episodes
6 days ago
Welcome to our Free to Fly podcast. Free to Fly is a faith-based organisation working against human trafficking. We will be talking to different people around the world who share their first-hand experiences with this 21st century slavery and offer valuable advise on how we can fight against it.
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Welcome to our Free to Fly podcast. Free to Fly is a faith-based organisation working against human trafficking. We will be talking to different people around the world who share their first-hand experiences with this 21st century slavery and offer valuable advise on how we can fight against it.
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Episodes (20/23)
Free To Fly
Ana Nur, Reginal Thematic Specialist on Protection from the International Organization of Migration (IOM)

Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of Free to Fly. Today, we're tackling two critical issues that demand our attention: the vulnerability of immigrants and migrants to exploitation, and the devastating reality of sexual exploitation of children online.


Joining us is Ana Nur, Regional Thematic Specialist on Protection from the International Organization for Migration, a United Nations agency that has assisted over 100,000 human trafficking cases globally.


We'll delve into the complexities of child rights, forced criminality, and personal security. How can you protect yourself and your loved ones from these hidden dangers?


Let's explore these difficult topics together, and uncover ways to create a safer, more compassionate world for all.

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5 months ago
46 minutes 17 seconds

Free To Fly
Fighting Human Trafficking Through Music: The People Behind the Free to Fly Music Video

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Free To Fly podcast!

Free To Fly is more than just a podcast—we are a counter-child trafficking organization in South Africa, dedicated to protecting and restoring lives.

In this episode, we’re thrilled to share our newly released song, Free To Fly, written by Ian—a father whose daughter was tragically trafficked. Ian and his wife previously shared their powerful testimony in Episode 3, and we are honored to have them as part of our Free To Fly family.

Join us as Ian takes us behind the lyrics, sharing the story, inspiration, and the strength he has found through unimaginable challenges.

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7 months ago
28 minutes 27 seconds

Free To Fly
Alison Brown, Former Social Worker, “How Trauma has an effect on trafficking”

Welcome to another exciting Free to Fly podcast! In this episode, we're explore the journey of Alison Brown. At age 40, Alison embarked on a new path to become a social worker, graduating at 46. She then had the opportunity to work in Ocean View, Cape Town, handling around 200 foster care cases. Join us as we explore some of these cases and discuss Alison's insights on what communities need to do to effectively combat human trafficking. Don’t miss this empowering conversation – tune in now!

https://www.freetofly.org.za


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1 year ago
1 hour 2 minutes 9 seconds

Free To Fly
From Struggle to Strength: Minah Koela's Triumph and the Shadow of Community Exploitation

Welcome to another riveting episode of the Free to Fly podcast! Get ready to be captivated as we dive into the extraordinary journey of Minah. From the streets of Gugulethu to the helm of a successful business and as an executive director of Beautiful Gate, Minah's tale is one of unwavering resilience. Prepare to be inspired as we unravel her story of overcoming obstacles, championing community cooperation, and safeguarding our children against exploitation. Don't miss out - tune in now and be part of this empowering conversation!

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1 year ago
54 minutes 16 seconds

Free To Fly
Juliana Robyn, Building Resilient Communities: Juliana's Journey Against Child Exploitation

Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Free to Fly podcast! Whether you're a longtime member of our community or a newcomer, we're thrilled to have you here.

For those just joining us, a special welcome! At Free To Fly, we're more than just a podcast - we're a dedicated counter child trafficking organization based in South Africa.

In today's episode, we're privileged to speak with Juliana, a dedicated auxiliary social worker with over 20 years of experience. Juliana's journey, shaped by her own experiences of abuse and hardship, offers invaluable insights into identifying signs of vulnerability of exploitation in children. Join us as she breaks down complex issues and empowers listeners to make a difference in their own communities. 

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1 year ago
34 minutes 31 seconds

Free To Fly
Anton Salomon, Investigation Specialist Officer

Welcome everyone, to another enlightening episode of the Free to Fly podcast! If this is your first time tuning in, welcome to our incredible community.

Free To Fly isn’t just a podcast; we are a counter child trafficking organization based in South Africa.

Embark on a riveting journey with Anton Salomon, a distinguished Investigation Specialist Officer, as he immerses you through the realm of frontline workers dedicated to delivering justice against perpetrators of human trafficking. Anton will shed light on a few human trafficking cases, discuss the factors causing delays in justice, and analyse the significant influence of the digital landscape on this pressing issue. This podcast is your ultimate resource for gaining insights into, preventing, and combating online human trafficking.

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1 year ago
46 minutes 19 seconds

Free To Fly
Graham and Jessie Haddad, Wings of Hope: Journeying Against Human Trafficking with Free To Fly

Welcome to 'Free To Fly: Unveiling Hope Against Trafficking.' In this podcast, we journey into the heart of Free To Fly, an organization dedicated to rescuing and restoring young lives from the horrors of human trafficking. Join us as we explore their mission, challenges, and incredible stories of resilience. Get ready to discover how Free To Fly is making a difference and how you can join the fight against this pervasive crime.


https://www.freetofly.org.za/

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1 year ago
27 minutes 20 seconds

Free To Fly
Laurie Pieters-James, Safeguarding Against Human Trafficking Online

Embark on a compelling journey with Laurie Pieter-James, a distinguished Forensic Criminologist, Specialist Offender Profiler, cyber influencer, and public speaker, as we navigate the digital frontlines against human trafficking in "Safeguarding Against Human Trafficking Online." Unveiling shocking realities, Laurie brings expertise in criminal profiling, criminology, and cyber law to empower listeners with in-depth discussions, real-world cases, and expert interviews. With an Honours Degree in Criminology, Laurie assesses, analyzes, and predicts criminal behavior, providing valuable insights into the complexities of criminal profiling, cyber law, and the critical intersection with human trafficking in the digital age. This podcast is your go-to resource for understanding, preventing, and combating online human trafficking.

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1 year ago
49 minutes 21 seconds

Free To Fly
Matt Friedman, CEO Mekong Club

In this podcast episode, host Matt Friedman discusses his extensive experience in addressing the issue of human trafficking, spanning over 32 years. He has worked predominantly in Asian countries such as Nepal, Bangladesh, Thailand, and now Hong Kong. Throughout his career, Matt has tackled various forms of human trafficking, including sex trafficking, forced labor, and, more recently, the trafficking of individuals to scam centers. Tune in to hear his insights and expertise on this critical global issue.

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2 years ago
38 minutes 44 seconds

Free To Fly
Ian Kruger, Exploring Transgenderism and Sexual Exploitation

In this podcast episode, we engage with Pastor Ian Kruger, a compassionate advocate and researcher from Common Ground, as we delve into the intricate link between transgenderism and sexual exploitation.

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2 years ago
48 minutes 6 seconds

Free To Fly
Phinius Sebatsane, Hidden Tragedies: Unmasking Exploitation and Trafficking within Homelessness

Today, we have a familiar and inspiring guest: Phinius Sebatsane, the founder of the Rea Thusana Foundation. With a heart that embraces the homeless in our community, Phinius has illuminated lives and brought attention to the exploitation and trafficking that affect the most vulnerable. Stay tuned as we delve into his remarkable journey and the impact of his authentic dedication.

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2 years ago
32 minutes 11 seconds

Free To Fly
Unraveling Ukutwala: Untangling Modern Distortions and Its Intersection with Human Trafficking

Discover the ancient tradition of Ukutwala with Mam Ngobese, a Zulu cultural expert, as we examine its distortion in modern times and its link to Human Trafficking. Join us to gain valuable insights into this practice and its potential impact on Modern Day Slavery. Let's combat exploitation together and empower a world where freedom prevails - welcome to Free To Fly podcasts.

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2 years ago
44 minutes 6 seconds

Free To Fly
Nopinky Mafusini, Survivor of Human Trafficking (Part 2)

In today's episode, we have the privilege of welcoming back Nopinky, a courageous survivor of human trafficking.

Before Nopinky's harrowing ordeal, she led a life that, like many others, was marked by circumstances that made her vulnerable to exploitation. Nopinky's journey will take us through the struggles she endured before and after her trafficking experience. We will gain insight into the relational challenges she faced as she embarked on the arduous task of rebuilding her life from the shattered pieces left behind.

By listening to Nopinky's powerful story, we aim to deepen our understanding of the profound impact of human trafficking. It is crucial for us to recognize the significance of supporting survivors as they navigate the difficult path towards healing and restoration.

Join us as we honor Nopinky's bravery and resilience, as she shares her experiences and sheds light on the realities of human trafficking. Through her story, we hope to inspire compassion, ignite awareness, and ignite a collective call to action to combat this heinous crime.

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2 years ago
44 minutes 35 seconds

Free To Fly
Nopinky Mafusini, Survivor of Human Trafficking (Part 1)

Today, we have the privilege of speaking to Nopinky, a survivor of human trafficking. While we will not be discussing Nopinky’s personal story of trafficking, we will be hearing from her about her life before trafficking. Our goal is to gain insight into some of the factors that can make individuals vulnerable to modern day slavery. We hope that by learning about these factors, we can raise awareness and promote prevention efforts. Thank you for joining us on this important conversation.

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2 years ago
20 minutes 52 seconds

Free To Fly
Officer Jacobs, Law Enforcement Officer of the City of Cape Town

Welcome to our Free to Fly podcast. Free to Fly is a faith-based organization working against human trafficking. We are very excited to present to you one of our episodes, where we will speak about topics around human trafficking.

Officer Jacobs, a key figure in rescuing victims of human trafficking in Cape Town, will provide insight into the lives of these victims and the measures being taken by law enforcement to combat human trafficking in the city. Join us as we delve into this important issue.

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2 years ago
23 minutes 25 seconds

Free To Fly
Tony, from Pimp to Advocate Against Trafficking

Hi friends and colleagues. Welcome to our Free to Fly podcast. Free to Fly is a faith-based organization working against human trafficking. We are very excited to present to you one of our episodes, where we will speak about topics around human trafficking.

Today we will be talking to Tony, who will be sharing openly about his life experience as a pimp and a drug dealer. He will be answering questions like what led him into this kind of lifestyle, why he decided to pursue it and later, leave it. He will be discussing issues that not many dare talk about. The story will bring hope into a context where there seems to be none. We will be linking in with him all the way from Nigeria.

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2 years ago
49 minutes 44 seconds

Free To Fly
Interview with Ally-Marie and Zanande - Survivors of Prostitution

Hi friends and colleagues. Welcome to our Free to Fly podcast. Free to Fly is a faith-based organization working against human trafficking. We are very excited to present to you one of our episodes, where we will speak about topics around human trafficking.

Today we welcome Ally-Marie Diamond who was born and raised in New Zealand, where she was groomed into the prostitution system as a child. She now speaks up as an advocate for the Nordic model of partial decriminalisation. She founded the Wahine tau rising, which is a survivor led group that supports those who have been, or still are being, exploited by the sex trade. Also joining us we have Zanande who is right here from South Africa. She is a survivor and a radical feminist who spearheads a survivor led network of about 300 women in the Gauteng province.

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2 years ago
32 minutes 3 seconds

Free To Fly
Interview with Tershia de Klerk from The Joseph Movement

Free To Fly is a faith-based organization working against Human Trafficking.
We are very excited to present to you one of our episodes, brought by our host Phinius Sebatsane, where we will speak about topics around Human Trafficking.

Today we welcome Tershia de Klerk from the Joseph Movement on our podcast. She will be covering several topics from porn and the effects that it has, to prostitution and online safety.

Joseph Movement
https://josephmovement.org.za

Fight the new drug
https://fightthenewdrug.org

South African National Human Trafficking Hotline
080 0222 777

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2 years ago
38 minutes 25 seconds

Free To Fly
Interview with Anita du Plessis from Freedom Ports Alliance

Hi friends and colleagues. Welcome to our Free to Fly podcast. Free to Fly is a faith-based organization working against human trafficking. We are very excited to present to you one of our episodes, brought by our host Pierre Haupt, where we will speak about topics around human trafficking.

Today we welcome Anita du Plessis. Anita will speak to us about the important role you play in forwarding information that you witness in your community in order to bring justice for the victims and prosecution against the traffickers.

www.freetofly.org.za

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3 years ago
40 minutes 59 seconds

Free To Fly
Interview with Jessica McFall

Today we welcome Jessica McFall. Jessica will share from her first hand experience about the psychological and physical impact human trafficking has had on her. She will take us into the world of captivity but also on her journey of recovery and freedom.

Free to Fly is a faith-based organisation working against human trafficking. We are very excited to present to you one of our episodes, brought by our host Natalie Ruiters, where we will speak about topics around human trafficking.

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3 years ago
57 minutes 45 seconds

Free To Fly
Welcome to our Free to Fly podcast. Free to Fly is a faith-based organisation working against human trafficking. We will be talking to different people around the world who share their first-hand experiences with this 21st century slavery and offer valuable advise on how we can fight against it.