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Freedom Fighters Block Print Scarf
Freedom Fighters Block Print Scarf
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Soft and sheer, made of feather weight cotton, our Freedom Fighters Block Print Scarves are hand block printed and sewn by women who know what it means to fight for their freedom.
These scarves are made by program participants at the Destiny Foundation in Kolkata, India. Kolkata is home to Asia's largest red light district, Sonagachi, where over 10,000 women have been trafficked or forced by poverty into the brothels. Destiny Foundation was founded with the mission to end slavery and sex trafficking through the economic empowerment of women. When you wear the Freedom Fighters Scarf you make a powerful statement that you stand with the women of Destiny Foundation who have found freedom and that you believe no woman should be trafficked and forced into a life in the brothels - you become a Freedom Fighter!
- Cotton
- Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry
- 80" L x 23" W (203.2 x 58.4 cm)
- Handmade in and fairly traded from India
Artisan Information
Artisan Information
Destiny Foundation, based in Kolkata, India, was founded with the mission to end slavery and sex trafficking through the economic empowerment of women. The Foundation comprises two divisions – Destiny, the charitable wing, and Reflection, the social business wing – which work in tandem with each other. Their aim is not simply to save young women from trafficking or sexual exploitation, but to make certain that they are not compelled to go back into the trade due to social and economic pressures.
To achieve that end, Destiny Reflection recruits women from shelter homes and brothels, giving them training and employment opportunity. All their employees have been subjected to trafficking or are at high risk of falling prey to it. Their social entrepreneurship program strives to provide girls from underprivileged and vulnerable backgrounds a steady means of employment. The women’s stint with the Foundation begins with on-the-job training conducted at Destiny, where they are taught stitching, and embroidery among other skills. Once adequately trained, they’re employed in Reflection, becoming a part of a formal work environment.
Their products are handmade by their employees – a variety of bags, fashion accessories, stationery items, kantha and household furnishings made from silk sari fabrics and block-printed organic cotton. Proceeds from the sale of these products support the Foundation’s activities and ensure a steady income for the employed women.Destiny Reflections has been able to restore 100 lives, employed 75 women and provide them with fair wages, housing, health care and medical insurance support.
Supplier Information
Supplier Information
By shopping the Global Girlfriend collection, you are making a difference in women’s lives across the globe. Global Girlfriend is focused on striving for gender equality and empowerment, and the importance of women providing for themselves and their families. By supporting jobs that guarantee fair wages by fair trade, women are able to proudly contribute to their families, encouraging their communities to flourish.
Shipping
Shipping
This product ships to the United States and international. Expedited shipping options are available for addresses within the United States, unless total order weight prohibits.
Returns
Returns
If you are not 100% satisfied with this product, you may return it for exchange or refund within 90 days of purchase, subject to some restrictions. Please review our full Returns & Exchanges information.
