Stories of Freedom
![Saidou, a survivor of descent-based slavery, who now owns her own business](https://www.antislavery.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/saidou-survivor-of-descent-based-slavery-mauritania.jpg)
Saidou, Mauritania
Born into domestic service, Saidou escaped descent-based slavery in West Africa, breaking the cycle and freeing her family. She now owns a small business, and all of her children are in education. Help us support initiatives to free people from slavery and decide their own futures.