Rotary Action Group Against Slavery (RAGAS)

What Rotary Action Group Against Slavery (RAGAS) does

Rotary Action Group Against Slavery (RAGAS) is a nonprofit Rotary Action Group, formally recognized by the Rotary International Board in January 2013 (with informal origins at the 2009 RI Convention in Birmingham, England), that connects, equips, and empowers Rotarians to deliver Community Awareness and Prevention Education (CAPE) projects against modern slavery and human trafficking in their local communities. The organization serves individual Rotarians, Rotary and Rotaract Clubs, Rotary Districts, and partner NGOs across 65+ countries, and operates within — but is not controlled by — Rotary International's broader network of 1.2 million Rotarians across 35,000 clubs in 200+ countries/territories.

RAGAS's core product surface is the CAPE Plan and its associated toolbox, supplemented by the Youth Human Trafficking Awareness Program (available in English and Spanish), the Global Compendium of Human Trafficking Laws (a standardized legal reference covering 195+ countries, produced with Jones Day), and the CAPE RFP Grant Program offering up to USD $1,000 in matching funds per project. The technology stack is non-proprietary: the organization runs a public WordPress-based website (ragas.online), a Google Sites-hosted CAPE Toolbox, downloadable PDF resources, and social media channels (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube) for outreach. There is no API, mobile app, or proprietary platform.

Revenue is generated through individual membership dues (USD $30 annual, USD $75 for five years, USD $15 for Rotaractors/Peace Fellows), the RAGAS Champion recurring donation program ($10/month), and corporate sponsorship that funds the CAPE grant pool. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors (minimum nine Rotarian/Rotaractor/Peace Fellow members) chaired by Dave McCleary, with a regional Director structure spanning Asia, Europe, India, Canada, and South America, and an advisory bench that includes a former U.S. Ambassador, a Past Rotary International President, and CEOs of major anti-trafficking NGOs (Hope for Justice, IJM Canada, Mekong Club).

Name

Rotary Action Group Against Slavery (RAGAS)

Legal name

Rotary Action Group Against Slavery

Website

https://ragas.online

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RAGAS is a nonprofit Rotary Action Group that equips Rotarians in 65+ countries to deliver community awareness and prevention education projects against modern slavery and human trafficking, using the CAPE framework, youth curricula, and micro-grants funded by individual dues and corporate sponsorship.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Anti-Human Trafficking Advocacy

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Volunteerism, Service-Learning & Community Service (EDALAHAG)

Keywords

• Anti-trafficking advocacy
• Human trafficking prevention
• Community awareness education
• Modern slavery eradication
• Rotary volunteer network

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: RAGAS generates revenue through annual and multi-year membership dues. Membership is available for USD $30 annually, USD $75 for five years, and USD $15 for Rotaractors and Peace Fellows. Membership fees fund promotions, initiatives, resource materials, project management, support across the globe, and minimal organizational expenses. Lifetime memberships may be offered at the discretion of the Board.
2. Donations: RAGAS accepts donations including recurring monthly contributions through its 'RAGAS Champion' program ($10/month). Grants are also funded through member dues, generous donations, and corporate sponsorships. The CAPE RFP grant program is funded through member dues, donations, and corporate sponsorships.
3. CAPE Grant Program: RAGAS funds Rotary and Rotaract Club projects through its Community Awareness and Prevention Education (CAPE) grant program, offering up to USD $1,000 in matching funds per project. Grants are funded through member dues, donations, and corporate sponsorships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

RAGAS connects, equips, and empowers Rotarians worldwide through its Community Awareness and Prevention Education (CAPE) framework to combat modern slavery and human trafficking. The organization mobilizes Rotary's global network of more than 1.4 million members across 65+ countries to deliver education, awareness, and prevention programs at the community level, supported by a Global Compendium of human trafficking laws and volunteer-led programming.

Product overview

Rotary Action Group Against Slavery (RAGAS) is a global nonprofit advocacy organization structured as a membership-based network rather than a commercial product company. The organization offers a suite of programs and resources centered on its Community Awareness and Prevention Education (CAPE) Plan, which serves as the core strategic framework. Key offerings include the Youth Human Trafficking Awareness Program (available in English and Spanish), the Global Compendium of Human Trafficking Laws (covering 195+ countries), the CAPE Toolbox and Strategy documents, a CAPE RFP Grant Program offering up to USD $1,000 matching funds, an Ambassador Program, and individual memberships. These programs work together to connect, equip, and empower Rotarians to fight human trafficking at local and global levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Awareness and Prevention Education (CAPE) Plan A structured framework that equips Rotary clubs and members to deliver community-level awareness, prevention, and education programs addressing modern slavery and human trafficking. Designed for Rotarians and Rotary clubs worldwide as the primary programmatic offering.
• RAGAS Individual Membership Annual and multi-year membership tiers ($30/year, $75/5 years, $15 for Rotaractors) that connect individual Rotarians to the anti-slavery mission and CAPE programming. Available to Rotary and Rotaract members globally.

Quantifiable outcome

• RAGAS and its members have completed anti-slavery projects in partnership with grassroots organizations including Bachpan Bachao Andolan (India), South East Asia Coalition against Child Servitude (India), Free the Slaves (USA), RC Diocese of Allahabad and Eastern Himalayas (India), Rescue Mission for Children (Thailand), Wulugu (Ghana), Asha Nepal, Maiti Nepal, Shakti Samuha (Nepal), and YouCanFreeUs (India).
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jones DaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023The law firm Jones Day collaborated with RAGAS and various corporations to produce the Global Compendium of Human Trafficking Laws — the first single standardized summaries of each country's federal human trafficking laws. Jones Day contributed significant work to this comprehensive legal resource covering all countries and U.S. states/territories.
• AbbVieminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023AbbVie is listed as a contributor to the Global Compendium of Human Trafficking Laws, collaborating with Jones Day and RAGAS on this legal resource.
• ChevronminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Chevron is listed as a contributor to the Global Compendium of Human Trafficking Laws, collaborating with Jones Day and RAGAS.
• CitiminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Citi is listed as a contributor to the Global Compendium of Human Trafficking Laws, collaborating with Jones Day and RAGAS.
• JPMorgan ChaseminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023JPMorgan Chase is listed as a contributor to the Global Compendium of Human Trafficking Laws, collaborating with Jones Day and RAGAS.
• PayPalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023PayPal is listed as a contributor to the Global Compendium of Human Trafficking Laws, collaborating with Jones Day and RAGAS.
• Wells FargominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Wells Fargo is listed as a contributor to the Global Compendium of Human Trafficking Laws, collaborating with Jones Day and RAGAS.
• International Justice Mission (IJM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIJM is listed as a partner organization helping RAGAS's cause. IJM attended the 2015 World Summit on Ending Human Trafficking at the Carter Centre. IJM is a global anti-slavery organization working to rescue and restore victims of human trafficking.
• Hope For JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHope For Justice is listed as a partner organization helping RAGAS's cause. Tim Nelson, CEO of Hope for Justice, serves as an Advisor to RAGAS. Hope for Justice works to end human trafficking through rescue, restoration, and intervention.
• A21coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA21 is listed as a partner organization helping RAGAS's cause. A21 is a global anti-human trafficking organization focused on prevention, protection, prosecution, and partnership.
• PolariscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolaris is listed as a partner organization helping RAGAS's cause. Polaris attended the 2015 World Summit on Ending Human Trafficking at the Carter Centre. Polaris runs the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline and works on systemic change to disrupt human trafficking.
• End It NowminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnd It Now is listed as a partner organization helping RAGAS's cause. End It Now is a global coalition raising awareness about human trafficking.
• The Mekong ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Mekong Club is listed as a partner organization helping RAGAS's cause. Matt Friedman, CEO of Mekong Club, is an Advisor to RAGAS. The Mekong Club focuses on engaging the business community to address modern slavery.
• Wellspring LivingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWellspring Living is listed as a partner organization helping RAGAS's cause. Wellspring Living provides services to survivors of human trafficking and exploitation.
• Freedom UnitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFreedom United is listed as a partner organization helping RAGAS's cause. Freedom United is a global advocacy organization working to end human trafficking and modern slavery.
• The Salvation ArmyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Salvation Army is listed as a partner organization helping RAGAS's cause. The Salvation Army provides services to survivors of human trafficking globally.
• Three Strands Global FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree Strands Global Foundation is listed as a partner organization helping RAGAS's cause. The foundation works to prevent human trafficking and exploitation.
• UPSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUPS is listed as a partner organization helping RAGAS's cause. UPS may provide logistical support or corporate sponsorship for anti-slavery initiatives.
• HoolanapuaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoolanapua is listed as a partner organization helping RAGAS's cause.
• The Safe House ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Safe House Project is listed as a partner organization helping RAGAS's cause. The Safe House Project provides safe housing and services to survivors of human trafficking.
• Delta Air LinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelta Air Lines is listed as a partner organization helping RAGAS's cause. Delta may provide transportation support or corporate sponsorship for anti-slavery initiatives.
• Blue CampaignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlue Campaign is listed as a partner organization helping RAGAS's cause. Blue Campaign is a U.S. government initiative to end human trafficking through awareness and training.
• Bachpan Bachao Andolan (India)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRAGAS and its members have completed anti-slavery projects in combination with Bachpan Bachao Andolan (India), one of the leading grassroots organizations working to end child labor and human trafficking in India.
• Free the Slaves (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRAGAS has partnered with Free the Slaves, a U.S.-based nonprofit that works to end slavery by partnering with communities around the world.
• Rotary InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRAGAS was formally recognized as a Rotary Action Group by the Rotary International (RI) Board in January 2013. RAGAS is not an agency of, or controlled by, Rotary International, but operates in compliance with RI policies. RAGAS leverages the global Rotary network including 1.2 million Rotarians in 35,000 clubs across 200+ countries/territories.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shared Hope International: U.S.-based organization focused on sex trafficking prevention and survivor services. Attended RAGAS's 2015 World Summit at the Carter Centre alongside RAGAS. Comparable as a U.S.-anchored anti-trafficking advocacy and survivor-services organization.
• Free the Slaves: U.S.-based nonprofit working to end modern slavery through community empowerment in source countries. RAGAS lists Free the Slaves as a grassroots project partner in the U.S.; directly comparable as a direct-service anti-slavery organization.
• Polaris Project: U.S.-based nonprofit operating the National Human Trafficking Hotline and BeFree Textline, with global systemic-change policy advocacy. Directly comparable to RAGAS as a major anti-trafficking NGO; both leverage public-private partnerships and produce widely cited awareness resources.
• End It Movement: Awareness-driven coalition using brand and cultural partnerships (notably the red X campaign) to amplify anti-trafficking messaging, particularly among youth and college audiences. Listed as a RAGAS partner; comparable as a youth-facing anti-trafficking awareness campaigner.
• International Justice Mission (IJM): Global organization operating in 33+ countries to rescue and restore victims of human trafficking and slavery. RAGAS lists IJM as a partner and IJM Canada CEO Anu George serves as RAGAS advisor; comparable mission and overlapping partner networks make it a direct peer.
• Freedom United: Global advocacy organization working to end human trafficking and modern slavery through grassroots campaigns and corporate accountability. Listed as a RAGAS partner; directly comparable as an advocacy-led anti-slavery nonprofit with similar global footprint.
• A21: Global anti-trafficking organization structured around the 4P model (Prevention, Protection, Prosecution, Partnership), operating across 14+ countries. Listed as an RAGAS partner; directly comparable on mission and operating geographies.
• The Mekong Club: Hong Kong-based organization engaging the private sector to address modern slavery in supply chains. CEO Matt Friedman is a RAGAS advisor; directly comparable in mission and corporate-engagement orientation.
• Hope for Justice: U.K.-headquartered anti-trafficking organization focused on rescue, restoration, and reintegration of survivors; CEO Tim Nelson serves as RAGAS advisor. Direct peer with overlapping leadership ties and shared focus on victim identification.

Emerging players

• Thorn: Tech-focused nonprofit building digital tools to combat child sexual exploitation. Comparable in anti-trafficking mission but differentiated by its technology-product orientation vs. RAGAS's volunteer-network delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ragascentral
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rotary-action-group-aginst-slavery
• Instagraminstagram.com/rotary_antislavery

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