RugMark.org
Title
GoodWeave
Description
GoodWeave (formerly known as Rugmark) is a nonprofit organization working to end child labor in the handmade rug industry and offer educational opportunities for children in South Asia. GoodWeave rescues children directly from the looms and strives to deter the illegal employment and exploitation of other children. GoodWeave also inspects and certifies carpet-weaving facilities and authorizes use of its trademarked label on rugs made at looms meeting GoodWeave standards. The certification program helps fund educational opportunities for children as well as support and resources for families and weaving communities.
In the United States, GoodWeave USA is dedicated to helping to build awareness of child labor and other ethical issues in the carpet industry. It informs, educates and partners with designers, architects, retailers, importers and all who love beautiful rugs. The organization promotes and publicizes the GoodWeave label as the purchaser’s best assurance that their rug was made only by adult artisans. Since 1994, GoodWeave has rescued more than 3,600 children from exploitation on carpet looms and offered them rehabilitation, education, vocational training, and other services.
Languages
English
Contact
- GoodWeave USA
- 2001 S Street NW, Suite 510
- Washington, DC 20009
- United States
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