by Sally Irwin | Apr 11, 2022 | Survivor News
It’s a Rebuild of confidence, lost dreams, and hopes for the future. How Q1 has been a huge challenge for our survivors. Many of us are unsure or not confident about going out or mixing in crowds again, yet we know we must. We know it is vital to socialise and...
by Sally Irwin | Apr 3, 2022 | Child Labour, Ethical Business, Forced Labour, Slavery in Cocoa
The chocolate industry makes an estimated $103 billion globally each year. As a result, there are greedy individuals willing to take shortcuts if it means more money in their pockets. Hence, the plague of modern-day slavery and child labour runs rampant in the farming...
by Sally Irwin | Nov 28, 2021 | 16Days of Freedom, Blog
It is a year ago now that my sister told me about an event that she attended at The Freedom Hub. Within the beautiful venue, enjoying the food and wine, an alarming reality check was also served. That is, modern slavery continues to be rampant around the world,...
by Ebony Stanmore | Nov 20, 2021 | 16Days of Freedom, About Modern Slavery, Blog
Addressing violence against women is a big deal. Think back to… 15. What were you doing at 15 years old? Were you discovering your new favourite band? Maybe planning your next Friday night? Finding your drive, your passion, your next wild...
by Ebony Stanmore | Oct 26, 2021 | Blog, Child Labour, Ending Modern Slavery, Ethical Business, Forced Labour, Slavery in Cocoa, Waterloo Cafe
From our hometowns to the global scale, injustice happens everywhere, every day. Sadly, this means issues get forgotten about, or overpowered by other problems. However, we rarely stop talking about them because they have been fixed. Those who have a hand in these...
by Sally Irwin | Aug 4, 2021 | Blog
It has been a very interesting time for the business world in Q2. Delta virus is causing lockdowns, trading stops in many cities and consumers are only buying online. Online buying can increase modern slavery as consumers unknowingly purchase goods with slavery. On...