MODERN SLAVERY POLICY

FSD Africa's Modern Slavery Policy defines a zero-tolerance approach to forced labour, trafficking, and servitude. It mandates annual public statements from the board, robust due diligence for third parties, and staff training. The policy applies to all staff and associated personnel, requiring adherence to a third-party code of conduct and providing a whistleblower hotline for reporting suspicions.

• FSD Africa maintains a zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery, which it defines as the deprivation of a person's freedom for commercial gain in violation of human rights, specifically encompassing trafficking, slavery, forced and compulsory labour, and servitude.
• To mitigate modern slavery risks, FSD Africa implements several measures: conducting due diligence on grantees, consultants, and significant suppliers; integrating risk assessments into daily operations; providing staff training; and prohibiting modern slavery in all contracts and agreements.
• The organization requires its board to issue a public statement every financial year detailing the efforts made to combat modern slavery within its supply chain.
• Third parties working with FSD Africa are obligated to adhere to the zero-tolerance policy, assess modern slavery risks within their own operations, ensure their staff are aware of the policy, and report any breaches connected to FSD Africa operations.
• Reporting mechanisms for suspected modern slavery include contacting the Director of Corporate Services or using a 24/7 whistleblower hotline available via email ([email protected]), a Safaricom line (0800 722 626), or an international line (+27315715260).

APA

FSD Africa (2024). MODERN SLAVERY POLICY. https://fsdafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Modern-Slavery-Policy_v1.0-1.pdf

Chicago

FSD Africa. MODERN SLAVERY POLICY. 2024. https://fsdafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Modern-Slavery-Policy_v1.0-1.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{fsdafrica2024modern, author = {{FSD Africa}}, title = {{MODERN SLAVERY POLICY}}, institution = {FSD Africa}, year = {2024}, month = jun, url = {https://fsdafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Modern-Slavery-Policy_v1.0-1.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }