Everything we do at NGI begins by centering survivors—not as passive recipients of aid, but as leaders, co-designers, and experts. We believe in the transformative power of lived experience. Survivors shape our programs, inform our strategies, and drive our advocacy. Their courage fuels our mission—and their leadership builds the future.

We address the root causes of exploitation: poverty, migration injustice, gender inequality, and broken reintegration systems. We don’t just fix the surface—we fight to reform laws, shift narratives, and reimagine the systems that failed survivors.

Freedom isn’t just rescue—it’s healing. NGI provides mental health care, trauma support, family reconciliation, and spiritual restoration. We meet people as whole beings—emotionally, culturally, economically, and spiritually.

True justice means more than survival—it means economic freedom. Our programs equip survivors and returnees with skills, startup tools, and confidence to thrive. Because lasting dignity requires livelihood, not dependency.

Our work is rooted in the lived realities of the people we serve. Each NGI program is grounded in local knowledge, cultural values, and community priorities—because what works in Ethiopia must be shaped by Ethiopia.

We listen deeply, co-create with survivors, and design programs that reflect real needs. While we learn from global best practices, we adapt them thoughtfully—keeping what serves our communities and leaving what doesn’t. This ensures our work is not just effective, but authentic, dignified, and lasting.