Free World Canada is excited to debut its first fundraiser, in support of the May 2026 Phnom Penh Innovation Hub. This particular event will bring together survivors, and frontline anti-trafficking supporters for a week of business training seminars, coaching sessions, and a business pitch competition to support new ideas and scale existing businesses.
Fundraiser Details
Date: April 10, 2026 Time: 8pm - midnight (doors open at 7:30pm) Location: 78 George St., Ottawa, Ontario
Guests will enjoy a vibrant evening in the heart of the Byward market, dancing to live music by Juno Award Nominee and Music Producer, Greg “DJ Pin” Campbell.
Signature Cocktails & Mocktails
A live musical set by Denis Seguin, local Ottawa guitarist
Silent auction including art and a luxury gift basket
50/50 lottery
What Your Support Makes Possible
Delivery of entrepreneur training and coaching for NGOs developing social enterprises to support survivors, and small business leaders making community change ($4,000)
Awards for Business Pitch Competition winners (3x $1,350)
Additional Impact
Any donations and additional funds raised will support the Wellspring Enterprise Initiative, which trains survivors of trafficking to build sustainable businesses. Here are some specific ways your donations kickstart economic freedom:
🧵 Sponsor Survivor Sewing Training - $700 (4 months of vocational training + mentorship)
❤️ Trauma Counselling Support - $215 (4 months of counselling during training)
💡 Micro-business Seed Funding - $675 (Funding + mentorship for graduates launching new enterprises)
☕ Coffee Cart Sponsor - $500 (Launch a street food micro-business)
🍜 Noodle Cart Sponsor - $500 (Launch a street food micro-business)
🪡 Sewing Micro-Business Start-Up Kit - $350 (Sewing machine + tools to launch a home tailoring business)
💅Nail Tech Start-up - $750 Launch a fully equipped nail tech business.
Every Gift Builds Freedom
Your support equips entrepreneurs, strengthens survivor reintegration, and helps prevent trafficking by investing in sustainable livelihoods.
Sponsors
Help create pathways to freedom through entrepreneurship.
