Building safer futures Advancing rights Creating change.
The Alika Kinan Foundation works to prevent human trafficking and explotation througth education advocacy, research and survivor-centered action.
A trayectory built on experience, knowledge, and survivor leadership
With extensive experience working across Argentina, Latin America, and the United States with universities, civil society organizations, institutions, and the public sector to generate sustainable solutions. Our work is guided by a survivor-centered approach, because their voices, needs, and leadership are at the heart of everything we do.
Argentina + Latin America + United States
Extensive trayectory
Training & knowledge
—————————————————-WHO WE ARE
FROM ONE STORY TO A MOVEMENT FOR CHANGE
The Alika Kinan Foundation was born from a story of survival against human trafficking and exploitation to become a movement for change. Founded by Alika Kinan and continued alongside her daughter, Alika Kinan Jr, the organization brings together survivor leadership, education, research, and action.
Today, with an international reach across Argentina, Latin America and the U.S., they work alongside communities and institutions to prevent exploitation, defend human rights, and support women in rebuilding their lives with autonomy and dignity.
OUR CEO – FOUNDER
Alika Kinan
SURVIVOR · ACTIVIST · LEADER
Alika Kinan is a survivor of human trafficking for sexual exploitation and a recognized activist. Her commitment to combating human trafficking led her to specialize in research on this crime and to contribute to the analysis, development, and implementation of legislation and public policies addressing human trafficking and exploitation.
Throughout her career, Alika has received multiple national and international recognitions, including:
- “Heroes Against Modern Slavery” Award (2017) — United States Department of State.
- Merit Recognition (2016) — City Council of Ushuaia.
- Distinguished Woman of the Year (2015) — Argentine National Senate.
OUR PROYECT DIRECTOR
Alika Kinan
LAWYER · ACTIVIST
Alika Kinan Jr is a lawyer and social impact professional whose work is deeply connected to the fight against human trafficking, the protection of human rights, and the creation of opportunities for survivors and vulnerable communities.
She is the daughter of Alika Kinan and represents a new generation of leadership within the Foundation, combining professional legal expertise with years of experience in advocacy, survivor accompaniment, social reintegration, education, and organizational development.
As Proyect Director of the Alika Kinan Foundation, she leads projects focused on education, training, research, legal assistance, social reintegration, and community engagement, with a particular emphasis on creating sustainable opportunities for victims, survivors and their families.
OUR JOURNEY
YEARS OF FIGHTING FOR THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS
Our work is built on extensive experience in the fight against human trafficking and exploitation.
Since 2021, the Alika Kinan Foundation has developed sustained work in Argentina, Latin America, the United States, and through international networks, bringing together civil society organizations, academic institutions, government actors, professionals, and communities committed to protecting human rights.
Our approach combines survivor leadership, education, training, research, legal assistance, psychosocial support, advocacy, and awareness-raising.
TRAINING & CAPACITY BUILDING
We provide professionals, institutions, and communities with practical tools to strengthen prevention and response to human trafficking and exploitation.
INTERNATIONAL REACH
We build partnerships across Latin America and the U.S. to share knowledge, prevent trafficking, and protect human rights
SUPPORT & ACCOMPANIMENT
We provide comprehensive support to victims, survivors, and their families to promote autonomy, social reintegration, and wellbeing.
RESEARCH & ADVOCACY
We generate knowledge and advocate for public policies to strengthen survivor-centered responses to human trafficking and exploitation.
TRAINING & EDUCATION
We build skills and knowledge to prevent exploitation and strengthen rights..
RESEARCH & KNOWLEDGE
We generate and share knowledge to inform better policies and practices.
ADVOCACY & AWARENESS
We build skills and knowledge to prevent exploitation and strengthen rights.
SURVIVOR-CENTERED SUPPORT
We provide holistic support and promote autonomy, dignity, and long-term wellbeing.
TRAINING & EDUCATION
We develop training and capacity-building initiatives for social and institutional actors, universities, organizations, and communities, providing practical tools to understand human trafficking and exploitation, strengthen prevention, and promote human rights.
Throughout our work, we have trained law enforcement agencies from different countries, public officials, judges, prosecutors, professionals, educators, and civil society organizations, strengthening their capacity to prevent, identify, and respond to human trafficking and exploitation.
Our training programs have reached Latin America, the United States, and other regions of the world, adapting to the needs and realities of each institution and community.
OUR WORK ACROSS BORDERS
With physical locations in Austin, Texas; Córdoba; and Buenos Aires, Argentina, our work extends far beyond our offices.
Through training, education, and awareness-raising initiatives, we have reached communities across Latin America, the United States, Europe, and Africa, including Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Spain, Germany, and Kenya.
Virtual platforms have expanded our reach even further, allowing us to share knowledge and connect with people and organizations around the world.
We believe in the power of knowledge exchange and international collaboration to strengthen prevention and build safer communities.
From local action to global impact.
——-CONTACT US
LET’S CONNECT.
Whether you are interested in our training programs, partnerships, institutional collaborations, or supporting our mission, we would love to hear from you.
Alika Kinan Foundation Argentina
Email:adm.fundacionalikakinan@gmail.com
Phone: +54 9 (11) 5824-1872
———SUPPORT OUR MISSION
YOUR SUPPORT HELPS US BUILD SAFER FUTURES.
Your contribution helps us expand our prevention, education, training, and awareness initiatives and reach more communities.
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