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3-4.5 MILLION PEOPLE ARE TRAPPED IN BONDED SLAVERY AT BRICK KILNS

Pakistan's brick kiln sector is one of the largest sources of bonded slavery in the world. Workers, including entire families, often take loans or advances from kiln owners to cover basic needs, emergencies, or dowries. These debts trap entire families in a vicious cycle of exploitation and debt bondage. Extremely low wages barely cover basic survival needs, while high interest rates rapidly inflate the original amount owed, making repayment virtually impossible.Trapped, these debts are passed across generations.

  • Number of Brick Kilns: Approximately 20,000 kilns operate across Pakistan, producing 45–82 billion bricks annually, making it the third-largest brick producer in South Asia.

  • Total Workers: An estimated 3–5 million people work in brick kilns, including men, women, and children.

  • Bonded Workers in Kilns: Around 3–4.5 million people are trapped in bonded slavery within the brick kiln industry alone, representing the majority of the workforce (often 70–90% in surveys).

  • Child Bonded Laborers: Over 1–2 million children work in brick kilns under slave-like conditions, comprising about one-third of the workforce and up to 70% of all bonded slaves in Pakistan. Many start as young as 5–10 years old, denied education, and exposed to hazardous conditions.

  • Child Exploitation Rates: 83% of surveyed kilns employ children, often during school hours, with no formal contracts or protections. High child mortality (many die before age 5) and risks like sexual abuse, especially for girls, compound the tragedy.

  • Exploitation Details: 90% of workers lack formal contracts, 97% enter kilns due to desperate financial needs, and over 70% live in cramped, one-room huts with poor sanitation and toxic air from coal-fired kilns. Women and girls face additional risks like gender-based violence, rape, and forced conversions.

We need YOUR help to set them ALL free!

OUR PAST FAMILIES SET FREE

HELP FREE THE MASIH FAMILY

UPDATE: 6/19/2026 The funds have been sent to Pakistan and the Masih family and should be set free in a few days!

FREEDOM FOR ONLY $643!

6/12/2026

Kashif Masih 37 has spent more than 20 years of his life toiling in the relentless heat and dust of a brick kiln in Pakistan. He took a loan for medical expenses to care for his family but that debt became a cruel trap. Now Kashif his wife Shamem 25 and their precious 2 year old daughter Neha are all trapped in bonded slavery. Little Neha is getting sick from the poor conditions at the kiln the harsh environment stealing her health and childhood before it has truly begun. This young family lives in quiet desperation with no way out on their own.

For just 643 dollars you can pay off their entire debt and set them free.

Your gift will immediately release Kashif Shamem and Neha from bondage allowing them to leave the kiln and begin rebuilding their lives with dignity and safety. Freedom means little Neha can grow up healthy and strong a chance for this family to heal and a future filled with hope instead of endless suffering and fear.

This is more than clearing a debt it is breaking the chains of generational slavery and giving an innocent child the life she deserves.

Will you help free Kashif, Shamem and little Neha today?

HELP FREE THE MASIH FAMILY

UPDATE: 6/19/2026 The funds have been sent to Pakistan and the Masih family and should be set free in a few days!

FREEDOM FOR ONLY $681!

6/12/2026

Manzoor Masih (76) has given most of his life to the brick kiln working alongside his wife Parveen (70). For 22 long years they have been trapped in bonded slavery. When their son Tariq 40 suffered damage to his eyes from the same harsh work they took a loan for his medical bills hoping to ease his pain. Instead that debt has trapped the entire family including Shazia 29 leaving them all bound to the kiln with no way out. In their later years this elderly couple still endures the dust and toil while their son lives with lasting injury and young Shazia shares the burden of their unending struggle.

For just 681 dollars you can pay off their entire debt and set them free.

Your gift will immediately release Manzoor Parveen Tariq and Shazia from bondage allowing them to leave the kiln and begin rebuilding their lives with dignity. Freedom means relief from the daily hardship care for Tariq and a future of hope for every generation in this family.

This is more than clearing a debt it is breaking the chains of generational slavery and giving this family the chance to heal and thrive.

Will you help free Manzoor Parveen Tariq and Shazia today?

HELP FREE THE MASIH FAMILY

UPDATE: 6/7/2026 The funds have been sent to Pakistan and the Masih family and should be set free in a few days!

FREEDOM FOR ONLY $745!

6/1/2026

Liaqat Masih 73 has worked at a brick kiln in Pakistan for close to 40 years. His wife was diagnosed with kidney failure and needed dialysis so he took out a loan to save her but she passed away. He also carries debt for his own serious medical issues including lung and breathing problems. Now his entire family is trapped in bonded slavery including his son Rafaqat (40), Rafaqats wife Humaria (38) and their children Alisha (12) and Philipas (8). The debt will never be repaid through their endless work leaving them with little hope of freedom.

For just 745 dollars you can pay off their entire debt and set this family free.

Your gift will immediately release Liaqat Rafaqat Humaria Alisha and Philipas from bondage allowing them to leave the kiln and begin rebuilding their lives with dignity. Freedom means the chance for medical care education fair work and a future without fear.

This is more than clearing a debt it is breaking chains of generational slavery for this precious family.

HELP FREE THE MASIH FAMILY

UPDATE: 6/1/2026 The funds have been sent to Pakistan and the Nasir and his son John and should be set free in a few days!

FREEDOM FOR ONLY $597!

6/1/2026

Nasir Masih 70 has been trapped in bonded slavery at a brick kiln in Pakistan his entire life. He has never stepped outside the kiln. His wife was unable to have children so they adopted a little boy named John from another family in the kiln determined to give him a better life. When his wife fell seriously ill Nasir took out a loan for her medical care but she passed away. Now Nasir is frequently beaten by the kiln owner suffering broken ribs from the abuse. He desperately wants freedom for himself and 7 year old John.

For just 597 dollars you can pay off their entire debt and set them free.

Your gift will immediately release Nasir and John from bondage allowing them to leave the kiln and begin rebuilding their lives with dignity. Freedom means the chance for safety, education and a future without fear or abuse.

This is more than clearing a debt it is breaking chains of generational slavery for this precious family.

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