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GoodWeave works to end child labor in the carpet industry and to offer educational opportunities to children in Nepal, India and Afghanistan.

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Children's Stories

Parang suffered years of pain and illness as an abused boy and child laborer in Nepal. Today, he aspires to become a doctor. With the support of GoodWeave, he will soon help others to overcome the pain he knows too well.

Click here to read more about Parang and other former child weavers rescued by GoodWeave.

Spotlight On Retailers

Rebecca and Brian Robins

Kush Handmade Rugs, in Portland, Oregon, is the creation of Rebecca Leurie and Brian Robins, who offer an array of GoodWeave® certified rugs. Appreciating the opportunity to educate and promote fair labor practices, Rebecca says that "GoodWeave gives our gallery a voice when we purchase rugs. Much like our clients, we are voting with our dollars to encourage producers to uphold the GoodWeave standard."

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Industry Spotlight

  • Kush Handmade RugsPortland, Oregon
  • LapchiPortland, Oregon
  • Interior ResourcesDallas, Texas
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News & Events

CNN Three-Part Series on GoodWeave


Part One: "GoodWeave Works to End Nepal Child Labor"



Part Two: "Nepal Crisis Pushing Children into Slavery"

Part Three: "Certifying Your Rug is Slave Labor-Free"
GoodWeave Survey Rug Raffle
February 11, 2013–December 10, 2013

Take GoodWeave's online survey to enter for a chance to win the GoodWeave certified rug "Lounge" by Company C!

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