Organization's Background
One Less was conceived in a classroom at the Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS) in Monterey, California.
It's founders - Alethia Jimenez, Alisha Nguyen, Mindy Chiang, Sheena Nayak and Michelle Gregory - became interested in the issue of human trafficking through a research project prepared for their Human Rights Needs Assessment class. Through their research, they learned about the scope of the problem and felt motivated to take action.
After winning an initial grant from MIIS in 2008, they were able to register the organization as a 501(c)3. In 2010, One Less became a certified NGO also in Mexico, becoming an international NGO.
All One Less members are committed volunteers who share their time, expertise and resources to prevent vulnerable people from falling pray to modern day slavery.
One Less Mission
One Less's mission is based on the three E’s:
Educate the public and spread awareness of human trafficking,
Empower those most vulnerable to falling victim to this crime,
Eradicate the worldwide injustice of human trafficking.
Educate the public and spread awareness of human trafficking,
Empower those most vulnerable to falling victim to this crime,
Eradicate the worldwide injustice of human trafficking.
