Our Programs

At Nigat Global Initiative (NGI), we work to end slavery, human trafficking, and unsafe migration while advancing dignity, justice, and human rights. Our programs focus on both immediate protection and long-term transformation, building pathways of freedom and resilience for individuals and communities.

  • 1. Migration, Anti-Trafficking & Human Rights

    Migration is a defining issue of our time — deeply linked with human rights and slavery. Millions leave home in search of safety and opportunity, yet many face deception, trafficking, and exploitation along the way.

    Our program addresses these challenges head-on:

    Prevention – raising awareness on safe migration and tackling root causes.

    Protection – supporting survivors of trafficking and modern slavery with legal, psychosocial, and reintegration assistance.

    Advocacy – strengthening laws, policies, and systems that uphold the dignity and rights of migrants, women, youth, and vulnerable groups.

    This program is at the heart of NGI’s mission: dismantling exploitation, amplifying survivor voices, and advancing justice for all.

  • 2. Economic Independence

    Lasting freedom requires more than rescue — it demands economic security. Our Economic Independence Program equips returnees, survivors, and vulnerable youth with tools to build sustainable livelihoods.

    We integrate workforce training, enterprise support, and job placement with trauma-informed care. Through entrepreneurship, digital skills, and climate-resilient agriculture, participants move from vulnerability to self-sufficiency.

    The goal is not just job placement, but economic transformation — restoring agency, reducing poverty, and creating pathways for dignified futures.

  • 3. Youth Development

    Young people are at the frontlines of both risk and opportunity. Our Youth Development Program invests in the next generation, empowering them as leaders, innovators, and changemakers.

    Through mentorship, leadership training, and civic engagement, we foster resilience, critical thinking, and safe migration awareness. We help young people build confidence, prepare for meaningful employment, and engage in shaping their communities.

    This program reflects NGI’s belief that empowered youth can break cycles of exploitation and drive lasting transformation.

  • 4. Systems Change and Capacity Development

    Ending exploitation requires more than individual support — it demands structural change. Our Systems Change Program strengthens institutions, civil society, and policies to create lasting solutions.

    Through strategic advocacy, partnerships, and capacity development, we build resilient systems that protect rights and prevent exploitation. From engaging with the African Union and Ethiopian policymakers to mobilizing private sector accountability, NGI works at multiple levels to drive systemic transformation.

    This program embodies our vision: justice, equity, and opportunity embedded in the systems that govern society.

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Our Cross-Cutting Themes

At NGI, every program is guided by five commitments that define how we work. These cross-cutting themes ensure that survivors remain at the center, communities are empowered, and our impact is sustainable.

  • Mental Health & Psychosocial Support

    Lasting freedom requires healing and resilience. Our approach ensures survivors and vulnerable groups have access to care and community support.

    Trauma-Informed Care: Equipping staff and partners with skills for sensitive, trauma-aware support.

    Counseling & Peer Support: Therapy and peer-led groups to strengthen emotional resilience.

  • Survivor Engagement & Safeguarding

    We place survivors at the heart of our work — not only as beneficiaries but as leaders, advisors, and changemakers.

    Survivor-Led Initiatives: Platforms where survivors shape program design, advocacy, and awareness.

    Meaningful Roles: Survivors contribute as staff, advisors, and board representatives.

    Leadership Development: Training in public speaking, advocacy, and leadership to amplify survivor voices.

    Safeguarding Standards: Strong policies to ensure dignity, safety, and protection in all activities.

  • Technology Integration

    We harness technology to expand reach, enhance efficiency, and strengthen protection.

    Digital Literacy: Equipping youth and survivors with essential computing and online safety skills.

    Tech for Advocacy: Using online platforms and mobile apps to raise awareness and connect survivors to resources.

    Data-Driven Insights: Applying analytics to monitor outcomes, inform decision-making, and refine strategies.

  • Media, Storytelling & Awareness

    Narratives shape reality. We use media to expose exploitation, amplify survivor voices, and drive systemic change.

    Impactful Campaigns: Creative digital and traditional media to educate and mobilize audiences.

    Storytelling: Survivor-focused documentaries and articles highlighting resilience and dignity.

    Journalist Training: Equipping media professionals to cover trafficking and rights issues with accuracy and sensitivity.

    Youth Engagement: Using social media and creative platforms to spark dialogue among young people.

  • Advocacy & Policy Influence

    We work at local, national, and global levels to change the systems that enable exploitation.

    Strategic Advocacy: Driving reforms in migration, labor, and human rights policies.

    Partnerships: Collaborating with government, AU bodies, and international networks to amplify impact.

    Accountability: Pressing for stronger enforcement and corporate responsibility.

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