Nasreen Sheikh is a survivor of extreme poverty, child labor in the textile industry, and forced marriage. She is a visionary leader committed to ending modern slavery through survivor-led initiatives. Her remarkable journey is interwoven with her roles as the founder of the Empowerment Collective Foundation—an organization dedicated to end modern slavery—and Local Women’s Handicrafts (LWH), a women’s social business venture in Nepal. Her advocacy for a transparent global economic system, supply chain transparency, corporate engagement, and modern slavery legislation marks significant strides toward ending this global crisis.Nasreen’s life story embodies courage and hope, as she has emerged from the harrowing shadows of modern slavery.Through Empowerment Collective, she champions the strength and resilience of survivors, recognizing their unique power in creating solutions. Nasreen envisioned an organization that places survivors at the forefront of innovative approaches to end modern slavery.Nasreen’s philosophy and advocacy focus on empowering survivors and individuals with lived experiences of modern slavery to take autonomous leadership roles in driving solutions and raising awareness. She firmly believes that their firsthand knowledge and resilience are indispensable in crafting effective strategies and initiating meaningful societal change.By emphasizing community-centric approaches that prioritize education, awareness, and economic empowerment, Nasreen Sheikh tirelessly champions survivor-led initiatives as the catalysts for a future free from modern slavery. Her transformative vision and dedication continue to inspire change-makers across the globe.