VITA is looking to recruit two motivated and skilled new Trainers to join our dynamic team to deliver outstanding, transformative training. To apply: Submit a CV and a brief, three-minute recorded presentation on a topic of choice.

Happy New Year!. Key dates for 2025 are included in our new VITA Focus email! Throughout the year, we'll share opportunities to attend events, join discussions and get involved with initiatives linked to these key dates. Let’s make 2025 a year of action and impact together!

Dr. Liz Such will present findings from her research on modern slavery prevention, commissioned by the Modern Slavery PEC. The study highlights that prevention efforts are often poorly understood, focusing mainly on post-exploitation survivor support.

Last month we said farewell to Lauren Jackson, our former VITA Training Coordinator as she embarks on a new adventure. Before leaving, Lauren passed the baton to Estelle Luck. If you have any questions about VITA Training, please contact Estelle at e.lucky@vitafoundation.org

RT @vgsafeguarding: #AntiSlaveryWeek first sessions for the NHS this morning with fantastic speakers @HelenBamber @LisaGavin17 @mcchapman7….

An important event hosted by Dr Laura Wood. See more information and get your ticket here 👉

Have you checked out our new VITA Focus? It provides a thought-provoking read into our maternity services for victims and survivors of trafficking. Read here 👉

RT @BMEAntislavery: Register to join us at this important conference. We have amazing speakers and panelists confirmed. Register: 👇.https:/….

Interested in applying? Applications next open on 4th September 2024. Each year, over 100 Churchill Fellows are funded to discover new ideas and best practice overseas in any practical issue they care passionately about, anywhere in the world. 👉

New Blog Post 👉 The recently published paper, “A mile in their shoes: understanding health-care journeys of refugees and asylum seekers in the UK” spoke to asylum seekers, survivors of trafficking and refugees about their health-care journeys.

Three in every ten women survivors of modern slavery are pregnant while being trafficked. Our project aims to find out how care and support should be provided for survivor mothers. If you are interested, please join our research project launch webinar. Link in our next VITA email

RT @HelenBamber: 🚨We are group of survivors with experience of seeking asylum, supported by @HelenBamber. We are taking over this account….

RT @HelenBamber: 🚨 Our new study shows that living in asylum hotels causes extreme harm to the mental & physical health of people seeking p….

In case you didn't hear. it's Refugee Week! Use the hashtag #RefugeeWeek2024 and check out @RefugeeWeek !. "The theme for Refugee Week 2024 is “Our Home”. From the places we gather to share meals to our collective home. ". Image credits:

RT @RefugeeWeek: Take part in #RefugeeWeek 17-23 June 2024 to make #OurHome a more welcoming, safe, and sustainable place for all. Visit ht….

RT @HelenBamber: This #RefugeeWeek 🧡 we are delighted to introduce our amazing Ambassadors for Change, a group of survivors with experience….

FREE training day on medical evidence for refugee status - in person in London or on Zoom. Monday 24th June. Link 👉

The Certificate in Therapeutic Mentoring (CTM) has been created to develop the understanding and skills that help enable traumatised children and families to recover from trauma. Read more here 👉 *This is a personal reflection only

RT @AfterExpProject: 🧵Today, we launch our report 'A can of worms'. The report explores the ways in which in the UK fails to monitor its pe….

Exploitation doesn’t just happen at the very start of the supply chain. It can be woven throughout supply, manufacturing, and distribution chains whilst the product is being made or shipped across the world. Read more in our VITA Focus. 👉