Malaika Oringo

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SURVIVOR LEADER | ADVOCATE | FOUNDER

Survivors are not just voices; they are leaders shaping change.

Malaika

Malaika Oringo is a survivor leader, advocate, speaker, and Founder & CEO of Footprint to Freedom. Through her lived experience and advocacy, she amplifies survivor voices, strengthens survivor leadership, and promotes meaningful change in the fight against human trafficking.

Through Footprint to Freedom and the African Survivor Coalition, she works with communities, organizations, and global platforms to advance survivor-centered solutions, dignity, empowerment, and lasting change.

The Journey

2008

The Beginning

Malaika began her advocacy journey, using her experiences and voice to raise awareness about human trafficking and exploitation.

2015

Growing the Advocacy

Her work expanded through community engagement, survivor support, training, and awareness initiatives focused on protecting vulnerable populations.

2020

Global Advocacy

Malaika increasingly engaged with international organizations and platforms, bringing survivor perspectives into global conversations on human trafficking and social justice.

2023

Recognition & Leadership

Her continued advocacy and survivor leadership earned international recognition while strengthening her role as a voice for survivor-centered change.

2026

Building the Movement

Today, Malaika continues to build survivor-led movements through Footprint to Freedom and the African Survivor Coalition, connecting leaders and communities across Africa and beyond.

Her Leadership

Malaika’s work is centered on ensuring that survivors are not only included in conversations about human trafficking, but are empowered to lead them. Through advocacy, education, mentorship, and movement building, she works to create opportunities for survivors to influence policies, shape solutions, and drive meaningful change.

Survivor Leadership

Empowering survivors with the knowledge, confidence, and opportunities to lead change within their communities and beyond.

Advocacy & Policy

Amplifying survivor voices in conversations that shape policies, strengthen protection, and advance human rights.

Movement Building

Connecting survivor leaders, organizations, and communities to build stronger networks and collective action across Africa and beyond.