WE FIGHT SLAVERY & ALL FORMS OF EXPLOITATION.

Nigat rescues, protects, & empowers survivors of human trafficking and exploitation.

Our Mission in Action

  • Migration and Human Rights

    We defend the rights and dignity of migrants, survivors of trafficking, and vulnerable communities.
    Our work promotes protection, justice, and freedom — both at home and abroad.

  • Economic Independence

    We empower returnees, survivors, and women through skills training, entrepreneurship support, and job creation — paving the way for financial freedom and long-term resilience.

  • Youth Development

    We invest in Africa’s future by equipping young people with education, leadership skills, and pathways to employment, helping them to break cycles of exploitation before they start.

  • Systems Change & Capacity Development

    We tackle the root causes of exploitation by influencing policies, strengthening local systems, and building survivor leadership — driving sustainable change from the ground up.

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Nigat:   

Illuminating Hope, Dignity, & Opportunity.

In Amharic, ‘Nigat’ means ‘Morning Light,’ ‘Dawn,’ or ‘New Opportunity.’

It symbolizes a fresh start — bringing hope, restoring dignity, and unlocking new possibilities.

At Nigat Global Initiative, we are committed to unlocking the immense potential within the communities we serve — women, potential migrants, migrant workers, returnees, survivors of trafficking, and youth.

We work to ignite hope, restore dignity, and break through the darkness of exploitation by fostering empowerment and driving transformative change, both locally and globally.

Together, we are building a future where every individual can thrive.

Our Vision and Mission

  • Our Vision

    We envision a world where freedom thrives — a future where every individual, regardless of their background, can live with dignity, hope, and opportunity.

  • Our Mission

    Our mission is to combat slavery and human rights abuses by empowering survivors, restoring dignity, and unlocking economic opportunities for vulnerable communities.
    We work through local solutions, survivor leadership, and global advocacy to drive lasting change.

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