We have a decision as consumers to buy products that support fair labor conditions, community development and fair wages. There are numerous producers around the world who make the gifts we give to our family and friends. Some of these producers are artisans working in co-ops hand-crafting beautifully intricate fair trade items. While many, many more are young teenagers working 40+ hours per week for meager pay in an unsafe work environment. The following link is to an interview of an 11 year old girl named Halima who works in a factory in Bangladesh.
Watch the interview by visiting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTIfY9SmJdA. This video was produced by the National Labor Committee. You can combat child labor by shopping fair trade this Black Friday! Visit www.peopleofhopecrafts.org for fair trade items from El Salvador.
