THE PROBLEM
A United Nations study of the world's poorest communities found the #1 fear among residents is not hunger or disease - it is violence. There are an estimated 50 million people living in slavery today. 1 in 4 of those victims of modern slavery and human trafficking is a child.
Every one of them is made in the image of God and has a name worth fighting for - Ruby, Godwin, Bablu, Leana. They are waiting for rescue. They are waiting for you.
We won’t stop until every child trapped in violence has been found, and every vulnerable child lives in safety.
Join us in the fight for their lives.
JOIN TEAM FREEDOM
Team Freedom has pro athletes from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, Olympics, and USWNT who have traveled to meet with survivors, advocated in front of heads of state, brought the mission in front of tens of millions of people and raised 20M. They are the biggest voice in the fight for IJM.
Ways to Get Involved
Travel to Guatemala
Join a group of athletes, artists and influencers to the front lines of IJM's work to end violence against women and children in Guatemala this coming January 2025. The trip will be c- hosted by J.T. and Lexi Realmuto & Mark and Danielle Herzlich!
Dressember
Join Dressember and receive a tool kit while supplies last! Advocate for the 50 million children, women, and men trapped in violence and abuse around the world. Read more here.
Your Platform
Leverage your social media on behalf of vulnerable people. Not sure what to post? We will provide all the tools you need.
"After traveling with IJM to the Dominican Republic and learning about the horrors of sex trafficking of children, my wife Yesenia and I couldn't be more excited to launch into the fight to end slavery and violence."
"We are honoured to join with such a dedicated group of men and women to end sex trafficking around the world...We cannot be silent..."
"We are humbled to partner with our friends at IJM. We deeply believe in the work that they do...IJM shares our heart for making life infinitely better for vulnerable children. Our contribution plays a small part in their huge task: breaking through darkness with light and hope."
"We are proud to support the work of IJM and are praying for the day that every person is living a life of freedom."
"Players are coming together to engage in a bigger fight off the field - the fight to end modern day slavery. IJM has been in this fight for 20 years, and my wife Julie and I are honoured to walk with them as they seek to bring freedom to the poor and vulnerable around the world."
"The work that IJM does every day to eradicate trafficking and slavery and to protect the most vulnerable people among us is critical. We see the impact IJM is making in communities around the globe and feel compelled to support their mission."
TAKE ACTION TODAY.
Through your support, you ensure that IJM and our partners:
RESCUE AND RESTORE VICTIMS
We partner with local authorities to rescue individual victims of violence and restore survivors to safety and stability.
BRING CRIMINALS TO JUSTICE
We work alongside justice system officials to ensure that criminals are held accountable, stopping the cycle of violence and deterring others from abusing vulnerable people.
STRENGTHEN JUSTICE SYSTEMS
We collaborate with justice system and community leaders to respond effectively to violence. Together, we design improvements that serve survivors, deter criminals and dramatically decrease violence.
SCALE DEMAND FOR PROTECTION
We convene and equip champions to advocate for protection as an essential and tangible future for everyone.
OUR TEAM
Mark Herzlich
spent his 7-year NFL career with the New York Giants. Upon leaving the NFL, he worked as an analyst for ACC football game coverage and anchored in studio for ESPN before joining IJM in January of 2022.
Jackie Willert
is the founder of Team Freedom. She previously worked with players at the NFL Players Association and in Major League Soccer. She now works with pro athlete families who are champions in the fight to end slavery and serves on the MLB-MLBPA Anti-Trafficking Grant Advisory Board.
Scott Hasenbalg
is a former collegiate athlete and recipient of the Business with Purpose leadership award. He has launched and guided over a dozen foundations for influencers and leaders, most notably, Show Hope, the organization created by recording artist Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife, Mary Beth.
ABOUT IJM
International Justice Mission is a global organization that protects people in poverty from trafficking and violence. IJM partners with local authorities throughout the world to rescue and restore victims, hold perpetrators accountable, and help strengthen public justice systems to protect children, women and men.
