The Polaris Project
Humanitarian organization that aims to combat human trafficking and modern-day slavery.
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Polaris, founded in 2002, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to combating human trafficking through a multi-faceted approach. Named after the North Star, which historically guided enslaved individuals to freedom, Polaris aims to illuminate the path to ending human trafficking. The organization operates the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline, providing critical support to victims and survivors. Polaris targets the systems that enable human trafficking by turning knowledge into actionable, systems-level strategies. The organization serves a diverse clientele, including victims of both labor and sex trafficking, and collaborates with various stakeholders to disrupt trafficking networks. Polaris operates primarily within the United States but also contributes to global anti-trafficking efforts. The business model relies heavily on donations, grants, and partnerships to fund its operations. Revenue is generated through these contributions, which are often matched or tripled during specific fundraising campaigns. Polaris also builds comprehensive datasets to understand and combat trafficking in real time, providing valuable insights to policymakers, law enforcement, and the public.
Keywords: human trafficking, nonprofit, National Hotline, victim support, data-driven, systems-level strategies, labor trafficking, sex trafficking, U.S. based, fundraising.