Fakirana Sisters Society
The Fakirana Sisters’ Society seeks to rescue and rehabilitate children living in slavery and help families to escape debt bondage and lead a life of freedom and dignity. In its Freedom Fund project, FSS works in 11 villages in one district of Bihar, seeking to reduce the prevalence of slavery through the provision of education and livelihood assistance, as well as support to Community Vigilance Committees.
Grant concluded as of 2021.
Photo credit: Atul Loke, Legatum Limited, 2018
PROJECT & INITIATIVES
Northern India