The Society for Effecting the Abolition of the Slave Trade was founded in 1787 in London, England. Its primary goal was to end the transatlantic slave trade, which forcibly transported millions of Africans to the Americas. The society brought together various individuals, including Quakers, abolitionists, and concerned citizens, to advocate for the cause through petitions, public meetings, and educational campaigns. The society played a crucial role in raising awareness about the inhumanity of slavery and mobilizing public opinion against it. Their efforts contributed to the passage of the Slavery Abolition Act in 1833, which ultimately led to the end of slavery in the British Empire.