BBC RADIO 4 APPEAL

Donate now to double your impact for women like Tahya

Our BBC Radio 4 Appeal, presented by ITV’s Lucy Watson, shares the powerful story of Tahya – a woman born into slavery in Mauritania who found freedom with support from Anti-Slavery International.


Right now, a generous supporter will match every pound donated up to a total of £50,000. That means your gift today will be doubled, helping even more women escape slavery and rebuild their lives.

Tahya’s story of courage and change

For nearly forty years, Tahya* lived under the control of one family and was forced to work from dawn to dusk. With the help of our local partner, she escaped, was reunited with her children, and began a new life in freedom.

Today, she lives in her own home, her daughter goes to school, and she helps other women understand their rights through a survivor network.

Your gift can bring freedom and a future to more women like Tahya.

How you can double your impact:

Mauritania woman formerly in slavery

➜ Provide education

£15 doubled to £30 could provide education, helping survivors build a better future.

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Portrait of Tatinatt

➜ Reclaim freedom

£25 doubled to £50 could provide identity documents allowing survivors to reclaim their dignity and rights.

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Niger descent based slavery woman smiling

➜ Create independence

£50 doubled to £100 could fund vocational training, empowering survivors to achieve lasting independence.

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Lucy Watson in the Radio 4 studio

Presented by journalist and broadcaster Lucy Watson

“Tahya’s story is one of quiet courage and determination. She’s built a life of freedom and safety for herself and her children – something everyone deserves. I’m proud to support Anti-Slavery International as they help more people find that same freedom.” Lucy Watson

Donate Now

You can still listen to the appeal on BBC Sounds, and if you’d like to support the appeal, please return to this page to donate, as it’s no longer possible to donate via the BBC website.

Nearly two centuries of experience in resisting modern slavery and restoring freedom worldwide.

With millions of people still being exploited today, our work is crucial, and it’s made possible by compassionate supporters like you. A gift today gives freedom, dignity, and hope for a brighter future. Together, we can end slavery and give people a chance to live in safety.

Founded in 1839, we are the world’s oldest international anti slavery and anti trafficking charity.

Our mission is to stop slavery. But we can’t do it without generous people like you.

We deal with the root causes of slavery and its consequences to achieve sustainable change.

Working together with partners, we untangle person after person from slavery and trafficking and dismantle the systems that enable exploitation.

Regular gifts give us a predictable income so Anti-Slavery International can commit to freeing more people from slavery around the world.

Every donation, no matter the amount, brings us closer to eradicating slavery and human trafficking from our world.

*Name changed to protect her privacy