GoodWeave’s three-year project traces supply chains and reveals wage gaps in India and Nepal’s carpet sector

This month, GoodWeave is concluding the three-year project, “Child Labour Free Carpet – Deep Due Diligence for Dutch Companies”, which began in September 2022, funded by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency under the Fund against Child Labour (FBK) program.

GoodWeave partner brings certified rugs to Greenwich hotel amid US-India trade challenges

Written by Jon Jacoby

What a wonderful visit to Greenwich, Connecticut earlier this month for an insightful first meeting with GoodWeave licensed partners Pete Spain and Kate Spain of Eye Heart Hand.

World Day Against Child Labor: Reflecting on progress in Nepal’s brick industry

In April 2024, the government of Nepal added all activities related to brick manufacturing to the hazardous child labor list, declaring any part of brick manufacturing unsafe for children under the age of 17.

GoodWeave expands senior leadership team with key appointments in programs, advocacy, and development

Amid rising child labor and diminishing global support, GoodWeave bolsters its team to meet the challenge.

SESSION RECORDING: Modern Slavery and Child Labour in the Ready-made Garment Sector of Bangladesh

Hem Moktan: He Made It

Hem Moktan was 13 years old when he was freed from a carpet factory in Kathmandu by a GoodWeave inspector. He was enrolled in GoodWeave’s transit home for former child laborers where he received an education. He now works to protect other children and serves as Child Development Officer at Nepal GoodWeave Foundation. Hem’s story demonstrates how GoodWeave’s work transforms both global supply chains and individual lives. View both short and long versions of the film.