This is how we work — not what we do, but how we do it. Our approach is what sets us apart in the fight against child sexual exploitation.
Our Global Intelligence & Rescue Unit (GIRU) uses OSINT, digital forensics and cross-border analysis to map criminal networks and locate victims before action is taken.
Trained operatives conduct field work in high-risk environments, gathering ground-level intelligence and building evidence that supports coordinated rescue missions.
Every operation is carried out in partnership with law enforcement. GIRU shares intelligence with authorities for coordinated action — ensuring child safety and successful prosecution.
The safety and wellbeing of the child comes first in every decision. From rescue through recovery, our methodology centres on the needs, dignity and long-term future of each survivor.
Free a Girl is an NGO that works in collaboration with partners and authorities. We operate through two interconnected systems: a global network of carefully vetted local partners and our own specialised Global Intelligence & Rescue Unit (GIRU).
Local partners are embedded in the communities where exploitation occurs. They identify at-risk children, conduct rescue operations in coordination with local law enforcement, and provide immediate aftercare on the ground. In program countries, Free a Girl plays a supporting and facilitating role.
GIRU focuses on intelligence gathering, case development, and supporting investigations into transnational networks. GIRU does not have law enforcement authority or arrest powers in the United States or Europe. When intelligence points to children at imminent risk, GIRU shares findings with law enforcement and local partners for coordinated action.
Every operation is carried out in partnership with law enforcement. GIRU is not a law enforcement agency — it works in collaboration with local partners and law enforcement agencies. This ensures the safety of children during interventions and maximises the chance of successful prosecution.
Report a Case
If you have information about child sexual exploitation, report it to the right place. For U.S. cases, contact NCMEC or local law enforcement. For transnational cases, you can submit a report to GIRU.
Report a Case →Online analysis, digital forensics and field intelligence to identify targets and build evidence against criminal networks.
Intelligence is shared with vetted local partners and law enforcement agencies for coordinated planning.
Joint interventions with law enforcement to safely remove children from exploitative situations and arrest perpetrators.
Evidence packages, legal assistance and survivor support to ensure perpetrators face justice.
Immediate protection, medical care, psychological support and long-term empowerment programs.
Continuous assessment of impact, accountability reporting and programme improvement through structured M&E systems.
Our impact depends on strong, trusted partnerships across sectors and borders.
Police forces, national investigation agencies and international law enforcement bodies to coordinate rescue operations and bring perpetrators to justice.
National and regional governments to strengthen policy, reform legislation and build institutional capacity for child protection.
Carefully vetted NGOs and community organisations with deep local knowledge, trust and frontline access to vulnerable communities.
We operate through rigorous M&E systems that ensure every programme is delivering real results — and improving continuously.
Accountability and transparency are at the core of how we operate. Every programme is monitored against clear objectives, and impact data informs every decision we make.
Our structured evaluation systems ensure that we're not just doing work — we're doing the right work, in the right way, and continuously learning how to do it better.
Clear objectives and transparent reporting to donors, partners and stakeholders
Open data and regular impact reporting across all programme areas
Data-driven programme refinement and learning across operations
Every operation is built on verified intelligence and field data
The safety and wellbeing of the child comes first in every decision
Cross-border cooperation and coordinated international operations
Trusted local partners and law enforcement at the heart of every operation
Your contribution strengthens investigations, funds rescue operations and empowers survivors to rebuild their lives.