About Us
Who We Are
Fula Africa is a nonprofit organization based in South Africa, dedicated to eradicating human trafficking in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. With a mission to uphold the dignity of vulnerable populations and disrupt trafficking networks, we work tirelessly to create safer communities.
We believe in empowering individuals and communities with knowledge, resources, and support to resist exploitation and build brighter futures.
Our Mission
“Promoting humanity through dignity.”
Fula Africa is an inclusive organisation dedicated to innovation, effectiveness, and relevance in equipping and protecting the rights and dignity of victims of human trafficking — working toward a world that protects, promotes, and meets the needs and rights of vulnerable and marginalised people.
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Transparency
We operate with openness and accountability to build trust and integrity in all our actions.
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Dignity
Every human life has inherent value and deserves respect and protection.
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Collaboration
Together, with communities, governments, and global partners, we can create sustainable change.
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Empowerment
We equip individuals and communities with tools to resist and recover from exploitation.
Our Story
Fula Africa was founded with a vision to address the growing human trafficking crisis in Southern Africa. Initially starting as a grassroots organization, it has grown into a trusted leader in the fight against modern slavery.
2016
Investigated trafficking routes between Malawi and South Africa; findings became the documentary Malawi Trafficking, produced with Carte Blanche and aired on DStv.
2017
Officially registered as an NPO. Authored and launched the Wamama Chronicles with UNODC, at an event addressed by Deputy Minister of Justice John Jeffrey.
2019
Ran youth awareness workshops across Gauteng, including with St Thomas More Catholic Church in Centurion, and supported the rescue and repatriation of trafficking victims from Rwanda and Ghana.
2022
Supported Malawian, Mozambican, and Zimbabwean families affected by a labour-exploitation raid in Cullinan, and helped around 20 women learn sewing and other trade skills before resettling safely in Malawi.
2023
Supported 13 Malawian boys through a two-year stay in a safe house while they testified against their traffickers, ending in their safe repatriation home.
2024
Collaborated on the documentary Trafficked: Bus Ride from Hell, which highlighted the ease of human trafficking across borders.
Fula Africa’s journey continues as we amplify our efforts to disrupt trafficking networks, support survivors, and educate communities.
Our Book
Wamama Chronicles
“Wamama” is a Bantu word for women in the Tumbuka language. The Wamama Chronicles tell the stories of several women whom traffickers and smugglers subjected to abuse while leaving Malawi in search of a better life in South Africa. The book is a stark reminder of the horrors trafficking victims and smuggled migrants experience at the hands of criminals — and an awareness-raising tool for the public, law enforcement, and agencies with a duty to protect vulnerable migrants.
Authored by co-founders Claudius G.W. Zindoga and Charles E. Luhanga, and launched in partnership with UNODC under its GLO.ACT programme.
Get a copyPartnerships
Human trafficking is a transnational crime, and Fula Africa collaborates with a range of partners to maximize impact.
Key Partners
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Partnered to produce and launch the Wamama Chronicles, and on the GLO.ACT programme across Southern Africa.
IOM & UNICEF
Implementing partners on victim protection, repatriation, and awareness programmes under GLO.ACT.
European Union
Co-funded GLO.ACT, the joint programme against trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants that trained and equipped Fula Africa.
National Prosecuting Authority & the Hawks
Working with South African law enforcement to support investigations and pursue justice for victims.
National Freedom Network (NFN)
Member of South Africa's umbrella civil society network coordinating the fight against trafficking in persons.
Interpol Southern Africa & SARPCCO
Sharing findings and intelligence with regional police cooperation bodies to help disrupt trafficking networks.
Also Working With
Malawian Consulate & High Commission
Ongoing collaboration on prevention, awareness, and support for Malawian nationals vulnerable to trafficking in South Africa.
Department of Social Development
Collaborating on victim support services, training, and awareness campaigns across South African provinces.
Counter Trafficking in Persons (CTIP)
Core member of this interfaith group, coordinated by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Southern Africa, organising annual awareness marches.
Join us for a better life and beautiful future
Join us on our mission to end human trafficking. Together, we can protect the vulnerable, support survivors, and create a future free from exploitation.