SOLVING

Abusive Labor Practices
SHINING LIGHT ON THE SUPPLY CHAIN
Far from the eyes of inspectors and shoppers, children and adults are exploited and enslaved to make clothes, harvest crops, and assemble products. What can be done?

LEVITICUS 19:13

You shall not oppress your neighbor or rob him. The wages of a hired worker shall not remain with you all night until the morning.
Ethical Apparel Africa was created with the vision of shaping the industry in Ghana to “get it right from the start.”
Over 40 million people globally are trapped in forced labor.

It’s never been easier to find and order clothing, electronics, and household goods. But when those boxes arrive at our doors, the human and societal costs of delivering are rarely fully accounted for.

According to the latest Global Estimates of Modern Slavery from Walk Free, the International Labour Organization, and the International Organization for Migration, 49.6 million people live in modern slavery.

No bargain is good enough to justify the enslavement and mistreatment of vulnerable men and women trapped in its production.

The last few years have unlocked significant opportunity for companies to pursue more transparency in their supply chains than what once seemed conceivable. The rise of technology and innovation has opened new doors for companies and governments to pursue complete transparency from producers to consumers and everywhere in-between.

How is supply chain reform changing how companies and consumers engage?

The Power of Knowing Who Made Your Clothes | Kohl Crecelius | TEDxTemecula

Getting it Right From the Start in Western Africa

Ethical Apparel Africa was created with the vision of shaping the industry in Ghana to “get it right from the start.” By 2030, the aim is to create 10,000 sustainable jobs, over 70% for women.

The Uncanny Village and its Missing Men

While digging wells in Mexico, Bryant Ambelang saw how the absence of sustainable income fractured families. He was inspired to create real opportunities for entire communities to become whole again. Thus, NatureSweet Tomatoes was born.

The Power of Knowing Who Made Your

Fast fashion is harmful to our planet and the people who are a part of the manufacturing process. In this TED talk, entrepreneur and founder of multiple fashion brands, Kohl Crecelius, outlines the reasons we should care about who makes our clothes.

Nigerian Businessman Puts His Name on the Line

Supply chain integrity is not just systemic, but personal. For Dr. Cosmas Maduka, that means holding his business to the highest standards, refusing to pay bribes to expediate customs for his car business.

Known for What We Are for

The Faith Driven Investors who founded Eventide were sparked by the question: “how do we love our neighbors through the way we invest?” Today, they’re continuing to explore that question as they seek to honor God and serve their clients by investing in companies that create compelling value for the global common good.

Brick by Brick: Ending Generational Slavery for $500

When Mike Brickley learned that entire families in Pakistan inherit debt slavery that traps them in brick kilns for generations, he was shocked.But he was even more surprised to discover that freedom costs just $500 per person. Watch how one man turned this discovery into a mission to liberate 100,000 people.

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