About Us
Umoja Preventative is a human trafficking prevention organization dedicated to transforming vulnerable communities into resilient ones. Our approach is rooted in three foundational pillars—education, health, and capital—that address the systemic vulnerabilities that traffickers exploit.
We believe that sustainable change begins within communities. By equipping individuals with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen their environments, we help dismantle cycles of exploitation. Our work prioritizes training and empowering local leaders, ensuring relevant, sustainable, and community-driven solutions.
At Umoja Preventative, we reject traditional, top-down approaches. Instead, we partner with communities to affirm their inherent strengths and provide support that empowers them to reclaim their futures and build safer, more equitable lives for all.
Who We Serve
Umoja Preventative works with entire communities—but focuses especially on those most vulnerable to trafficking and exploitation:
Children at risk of school dropout or early marriage
Women facing poverty, unemployment, or gender-based violence
Families living in extreme poverty or crisis
Local caregivers and leaders who protect and guide others
We begin where the need is urgent: communities in Africa facing deep-rooted poverty and limited access to opportunity. Our goal is to build a prevention model that can be adapted anywhere in the world.