Making this year a socially conscious one is so much more than simply a New Years resolution. In fact, many people who made such resolutions on the first day of this month have already thrown in the towel and have gone back to the way things were. An interesting fact about making your year and your life more socially conscious is that the more you learn about the ethical choices you are making, the harder it is to go back. … Continue reading
The month of January is National Human Trafficking Awareness month. As a reader of this blog, you are aware of the issues. You are seeking ways to help in the fight. It is rare that an extremely original way to increase human trafficking awareness comes up. That’s why I couldn’t resist sharing this one with you. It is the effort of a group of comic creators who call themselves Comic Creators for Freedom. Their slogan is Fighting Together to End … Continue reading
A Fair Trade New Year’s celebration is a great, ethical way to bring in the New Year! There is an abundance of fair trade and ethically sourced products available to choose from to help make such a celebration a reality. Fair Trade New Year’s Wines By choosing to serve ethically made or fair trade certified wine, you can start a conversation with family and friends about New Year’s resolutions that matter. Becoming a socially conscious wine drinker is the new … Continue reading
If you are looking for places to donate to that are effectively fighting human trafficking, forced labor, and child labor here is Shop To Stop Slavery’s end of year giving recommendations: GoodWeave GoodWeave works to end child labor in the carpet industry. Rescued children are provided with an education to end the cycle of poverty that contributes to child labor issues. This year with an $18 donation to GoodWeave you will receive a copy of the The Carpet Boy’s Gift. … Continue reading
