sas annual report 2014

stand against slavery2014 Annual Report

2 // Stand Against Slavery 2014 Annual Report

// CEO’s report

On Wednesday 2 October 2013 the green light was given to establishment a new Charitable Trust to be called Stand Against Slavery (SAS). SAS was launched in South Auckland 8 November 2013 at the national gathering of the Baptist Churches of New Zealand.

This all began with an epiphany I had in February 2012, in a remote village in the district of Murshidabad, India, 200kms north of the city of Kolkata. I was completing final discussions and decisions on expanding the operations of Freeset International Limited, a commercial enterprise based in India, working to offer freedom to women trapped in the sex trade in the notorious red light district of Sonagachi. In this remote village I met a young girl and her grandfather, her name is Nayan. As I stood in a field near Nayan’s home I had this overwhelming sense that I had to buy this field so Nayan and her friends never have to be sold. Feeling the enormity of the task, which became much bigger than just a field and this young girl, I proceeded to develop an idea through much reflection, prayer, research and strategy to propose the genesis of Stand Against Slavery.

The last twelve months has been a year of firsts and it is with deep satisfaction and gratitude that we have

started SAS with strength. What we have achieved most start up organisations struggle to achieve in their first five years. We started out with the audacity to suggest that what was missing in the abolition movement was an organisation whose sole purpose was to bring people and organisations together to work on ending slavery. We have been encouraged by the warm welcome we have received and the early contribution we have made.

As you read this report keep in mind that this is the beginning of a long journey that we hope will end slavery globally by the end of the 21st Century and end slavery in NZ by 2040. I won’t be here at the turn of the century, but I hope my great grand children will live in a slave free world. However, I do hope I get to witness a slave free NZ by 2040 . It has been a privilege to guide this fledgling organisation through its early stages, blossoming into a credible and much needed organisation in the abolition movement here in New Zealand and around the world.

Peter MihaereFounder & CEONovember 2014

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Stand Against Slavery’s very first annual report.

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Murshidabad, India 2013


// The Year in review

Incredibly, as the idea of Stand Against Slavery became a reality an amazing amount of momentum came in behind us. So much so, that we achieved our first three-year goals within the first twelve months.

We received notification on Good Friday (18 April 2014) that our application to forma charitable trust was accepted. This enabled us to set up bank accounts and form agovernance board. Our inaugural board members are: Brian Winslade (Hamilton Central &Board Chair), Grant Warner (Titirangi), Michaela Vernall (Bethlehem), Daniel Palmer (ManukauCity), Greg Knowles (Langholm), and Peter Mihaere as Founder & CEO (Eastview).

1. Establish a fully functioning charitable trust by July 2014.

2. Develop strong relationships within the abolition community in NZ by the end of 2015.We have been warmly received by most people within the abolition community andrelationships have developed well. This is what they are saying:

“Stand Against Slavery have been a wonderful source of information and it is great that you have taken a lead in the slavery and trafficking arena.”

– Debbie Tohill – Interim General Manager, ECPAT NZ Child Alert

“Stand Against Slavery is strategic and well-founded to grow into an organisation that will make a positive impact on the New Zealand landscape in their stated goal to make NZ the first country in the world to become slave free.”

- Don Lord, Executive Director, Hagar NZ

3. Develop relationships with appropriate government agencies by 2016.As a fledgling organisation it was always going to be a big task to quickly develop relationships at thepolitical and government agency level. Fortunately we have been introduced to a number of public servantsand developed relationships with a solid number of key people in the NZ Police and Immigration NZ. Wehave officially and informally met with a number of MP’s who are open to further dialogue on this issue.


As a goal this is something to aspire to and build on the relationships that have already beenformed over the last few years. Of note we were very pleased to have sponsored Helen Sworn fromCambodia, to come to New Zealand and talk about the importance of collaboration in the abolitionspace. Here is her reflection on Stand Against Slavery as an organisation so far:

4. Develop key relationships with the international abolition community by the end of 2016.

“Stand Against Slavery have been intentional from day one, to collaborate broadly with both Christian and other sectors and also to link the key geographical areas of NZ in order to address the national, not just city issues. They have adopted a diverse mandate to a complex problem - seeing that slavery is not just about sex trafficking, but all forms of exploitation from labour trafficking to other human rights issues.”

– Helen Sworn, Founder & International Director, Chab Dai Coalition

5. Ensure the delivery of sound evidence based research to determine the prevalence of, andwork toward the abolition of slavery and exploitation in NZ.At the very beginning we joined a coalition of five other organisations who were committed toquantifying the prevalence of slavery in NZ. Together we commissioned the University of Aucklandto study this issue. To date they have completed a literary review and commenced interviews withpotentially exploited people. The stories we have heard so far point to a significant problem herein New Zealand. We will have a comprehensive report in the first half of 2016. This will help in ourcampaign to see more robust legislation and protection of the vulnerable.

6. Establish a sustainable funding model for the next five years.We are currently in a season of talking with potential funders discussing how this might best beachieved. We have been most grateful to the New Zealand Baptist Missionary Society for theirsignificant financial contribution to get us going. We have appreciated the initiative individuals;churches; and community groups have taken to financially contribute to our work.

7. Develop a positive relationship with media so that we are seen as a key resource for them.Given the sensitivity of this issue there can sometimes be significant media interest. As we began torelease media statements we have quickly become one of the sources the media accesses in tellingtheir story. Staff have been on radio several times and the television exposure on 29 August 2014helped give a credible voice, on behalf of the abolition movement, on an issue in NZ that has beendormant for too long.

8. Constantly pursue justice for the enslaved from a Christian worldview.Whether it is within church circles; national church leaders meetings; the general NZ public; interactingwith government; or encouraging and equipping abolition organisations, Stand Against Slavery isclearly communicating by action and values a Christian worldview. We dedicate time in prayer andreflection each week as we offer leadership in the abolition movement. We learn much each day fromthose who are more experienced, but have also been able to offer assistance along the way as well.


Youhanabad, Pakistan 2012


Slavery in our world //


// The Why of Stand Against Slavery

“Of all the people who have begun a noble journey, most end by the way-side, tired, broken and defeated. Yes, a noble cause will always face troubles and hardship, but this is not why they fall. They fall because they forget “why” they are on the journey.” - Anonymous

We gather around a common belief that all humans were made in the image of the Creator God. It follows then, that every human has certain unalienable rights that should never be contravened.

We believe that chief among these rights, is the right to be free, or as the UN Declaration of Human Rights puts it... “no one shall be held in slavery or servitude”.

We believe the only way to rid our world of the tyranny of slavery is for those with power to work together for those who are yet to have power. Our purpose is to stand

together for as long as is necessary to see a slave free world.


The How of Stand Against Slavery //

We are convinced that there are five essential ingredients to creating an environment for a slave free world, and we are committed to investing our entire lives to ensuring these five ingredients flourish in our world.

1. CollaborationWe will never achieve a slave free world working individually towards this cause. We are committed to beinga backbone organisation within the abolition movement both locally and globally.

2. KnowledgeFrom international accords, to collaborative theory, to who is doing what and where, on both the slave andabolition sides, knowledge is a key weapon in the war against slavery.

3. SpotlightEvil exists in the shadows. We will turn the lights on. We are committed to exposing the conditions thatallow for slavery at every level of society, all the way from foreign government policy to domestic buyerbehaviour.

4. ActionKnowledge without action is untenable. We will act to conquer and remove slavery from its oppressivethrone.

5. StrengthThis war will not be won in a generation. It is essential that those who join the fight remain strong andhealthy psychologically, emotionally and physically. It is also essential that our structure, systems andorganisation are sustainable for the duration of the fight.


Bay of Plenty, New Zealand 2011


Projects for 2015 and beyond //

A groundbreaking New Zealand based research project in conjunction with the University of Auckland and a collition of six abolition organisations.

Abolition Research

Continue to grow the scope and scale of our monthly Freedom Coffee Club, to reach more abolition groups in the Auckland area. Convene collaborative impact initiatives in the legal, education, public health and business sectors.

Collaborative Environments

Three key books will be developed for publication focusing on key gaps in the abolition field of knowledge; The End of Slavery, The Abolition Almanac, and The World of My Dreams.

Publishing

Develop of website which can serve as a portal into the abolition movement. Key focal areas will be research and information, directory of organisations, library of resources.

Abolition Portal

Create a SAS Toolbox for Churches, which has everything a pastor needs to begin to engage their church in the justice area of slavery, including stories, sermon outlines, activity ideas, youth kits, video resources, etc.

Church Resourcing

Following on from Steph Lambert’s groundbreaking review of New Zealand’s laws involving exploitation and trafficking, present a collaborative submission to the government on improving our systems in this area.

NZ Focused Policy Review

As we increasingly receive calls from those in need and those in danger, surround those individuals with the support structures, advocates and counsel they need and deserve.

Advocacy


// Finance report

The board of trustees and team at SAS would like to acknowledge and thank NZBMS for its incredible contribution to our first year. Your financial support has seen the birth of an organisation that will impact New Zealand and the world for many years to come.

This is a snapshot of our first twelve months. We operate with a 31 March year end. For a full set of accounts, please contact our office. These accounts will be audited at the end of the financial year.

Expenses

Income


Funding the future //

Critical to our ability and credibility as a collaborative backbone organisation for the abolition movement, is not to be seen as a competitor to other organisations’ donor dollars. As such, we are pursuing a long-term strategy of self-funding. In the short-term, we do require the support of a small number of committed individuals and organisations that see the value and impact of the vision we hold.

Short-Term (3 years)$1.3 million

Individuals - we are seeking a small group of donors (individuals, trusts, and churches) who would commit to supporting us over the next 3 years.

Abolition Organisations - we will begin working with like-minded organisations to create a funding stream from services rendered to those organisations.

Government Grants and Trust Funding - while these opportunities are few and far between in this sector, we will pursue any available funds for the work of abolition.

Long-Term

Annuity - we will launch a campaign to build an untouchable capital fund which invested with Baptist Savings will produce yearly income

Membership - we will build a group oforganisations which we collaborate with, who will ultimately fund projects and research.

Donors - while we do not see this as part of our long-term strategy, there will always be room for those who wish to support the work we do.


Nelson, New Zealand 28 August 2014


Peter J Mihaere - Vision & LeadershipNot just seeing where we should go, but taking the team, the organisation and the industry to that place, Peter’s role as CEO rests easily on shoulders that have over 25 years of proven success.

Richard Nauck - StorytellerMaking sure we narrate our story and their story well, Richard’s career as a media trainer and documentarian has equipped him well to head up communications for Stand Against Slavery and the movement as a whole.

Nicola Winthrop - Collaboration & MobilisationWe have an unwavering commitment to collaborative action. Nicola’s role ensures that everything we do honors that commitment. As a personal trainer and missionary, Nicola has a knack for con-necting and getting it done.

Steph Lambert - Concluded 7 November 2014From researching and writing law reviews for government to connecting and advocating for exploited or enslaved individuals, Steph’s role has ensured that we are micro & macro abolitionists. Steph is a qualified lawyer, and has left SAS to pursue her law career in the justice arena.

The team at Stand Against Slavery //

Position Vacant - Advocacy & Capacity BuildingWe will be looking to fill this role in early 2015 as it is critical to the work we do in New Zealand in ensuring that we become a slave free country within the next generation.

Lapi Mariner - SAS Abolition AmbassadorAppointed in September of this year, Lapi represents another huge step for SAS. Lapi is a well known musician, the ‘voice of the Pacific’, worship leader at The Dream Centre, devoted husband and dad to two amazing kids.

Board of TrusteesBrian Winslade (Board Chair), Grant Warner, Michaela Vernall, Daniel Palmer, Greg Knowles, and Peter Mihaere.

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