People who are being exploited are often afraid to share their story and seek help. Since 2006 FairWork works with cultural mediators to reach out to victims of human trafficking in the Netherlands.
Cultural mediators have roots in other parts of the world and are familiar with another language and culture as well as the Dutch language and culture. They do fieldwork at places where migrants in the Netherlands gather such as shops, churches, cultural organisations or online. Cultural mediators are familiar with Dutch society and are able to identify with migrants in the Netherlands and think from their point of view. They are able to communicate with their respective community in an easy and effective way and they easily win people’s trust and confidence. Possible victims of human trafficking contact FairWork via the team of cultural mediators. The staff of our independent foundation will guide and assist them further.
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