about.
Survivor Founded. Survivor Lead.
Founded by survivor of modern slavery Nasreen Sheikh, Empowerment Collective is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending modern slavery through survivor-led initiatives. Empowerment Collective leads a diverse array of projects & Initiatives that promote economic independence and leadership development to advocacy campaigns aimed at raising awareness and promoting supply chain transparency within global trade and economic systems.
principles.
circular.
Empowerment Collective utilizes a circular leadership model in both its board and organizational structure, drawing inspiration from indigenous practices that emphasize communal decision-making and shared responsibilities. This model is designed to de-emphasize hierarchical power structures, cultivating an environment where collective and individual responsibilities intersect and empower each member. In this framework, all voices are valued equally, ensuring that decisions benefit from diverse perspectives and experiences.
protected.
We prioritizes the safety of survivors by adhering to strict anonymity policies. As a 100% survivor-led organization, we recognize the complex interrelationship of caste, class, religion, and culture in modern slavery and the risks survivors face when advocating for change. Our approach protects the identities of donors, participants, and volunteers, ensuring that those who lead and support our efforts can do so safely and without fear.
transparent.
We are deeply committed to transparency in every part of our operations, from projects to initiatives. We publicly share data, testimony, and research to cultivate a global network of open-source person to person human aid. Transparency is essential not only in our work but as a principle we advocate for worldwide. This commitment ensures that individuals and organizations can make informed decisions that consider the impact of their purchases on both labor conditions in supply chains and environmental factors such as raw material harvesting and manufacturing pollution.
empowered.
We focus on long-term support for survivors, emphasizing a maturation process that facilitates generational healing and transformation within cultural communities. We empower survivors by nurturing their personal visions and integrating them into collective goals, providing the tools and resources they need for sustained leadership and community impact. This approach ensures that empowerment is not just a moment but a continuous journey towards meaningful long form change.
collective.
We believe that by working together like a community, transforms individual contributions into a powerful synergy focused on resolving issues and generating long-term recovery and resilience. We recognize that each member's passionate involvement is not just beneficial but essential, as it contributes to the collective wisdom and strength of the group. By embracing our roles and responsibilities within this communal structure, we enhance our capacity to effect meaningful change, ensuring that every individual's efforts are magnified for greater impact.
