Free To Fly

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Welcome to our Free to Fly podcast. 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.

Today we will be talking to Heidi and Ian Provo who have first-hand experience with human trafficking.

Welcome to our Free to Fly podcast. 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.

We are honoured to have Bianca van Aswegen from Missing Children South Africa with us today. Bianca will share with us today the correct steps to take if a loved one goes missing. She will also give us helpful tools that you can put into place before tragedy occurs.