Dawn Manske

About

Dawn Manske, the founder of Made for Freedom, fights human trafficking with style. She witnessed the atrocities of human trafficking firsthand during her ten years living in China. After meeting children being used as slave labor and seeing a report of girls under ten being sold to men, she knew she had to do something to inflict change. Dawn started the social enterprise Made for Freedom with an idea revolving around her favorite international clothing. The company has grown into a lifestyle brand carrying clothing, bath & body, jewelry, home goods, and more. Made for Freedom partners with over 20 restoration centers/suppliers worldwide and has provided over 30,000 hours of dignified employment for survivors of trafficking and those coming from marginalized situations. She also serves as the Executive Director of Made for Freedom Foundation, which launched the video podcast Impact Conversations with Dawn Manske in 2021 and provides educational scholarships for survivors. In addition, Dawn has been a guest speaker for conferences, news programs, and the US State Department to present on the impact of dignified employment in the fight against human trafficking. Dawn’s passion, stories, and insights into social enterprise and the importance of ethical supply chains will inspire and expand one’s view of making a difference.