Frequently Asked Questions
What is Voices of the Missing?
An Australian humanitarian network operating free, public, permanent missing-persons registries for communities without one — currently Missing From Eritrea, Missing From Sudan, Missing From Ethiopia and Missing From Somalia, in six languages.
How do I report a missing person?
On the registry for the relevant country — each registry has a guided report form in its community's languages. Choose your registry →
Is it safe for families to report?
Yes. Contact details given to us are never published; reporter identities are never shared; anyone with information reaches the family through a secure tip system. How we protect information →
Who is behind the organisation?
Voices of the Missing was founded in Western Australia and is registering as an Australian not-for-profit company. Every registry in the network operates under one documentation methodology and one set of ethical guidelines. About us →
How is this funded?
By the founder to date, with institutional funding being established. We do not accept donations from the families and communities we serve, and everything we provide is free, always.
Do you work with other organisations?
We welcome contact from NGOs, researchers, journalists and institutions — see Partner with us. We do not share family information with any third party.
Do you take sides politically?
No. We document people, not politics — the person and the family still searching, never causes, never blame. Our ethical guidelines →
Which countries are next?
Registries for Syria, Yemen, Iraq and Afghanistan are in preparation. If you are searching for someone from these countries now, you can still contact us.