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Join Dignity Made in Supporting Ethical Sourcing and Empowering Communities During Human Trafficking Awareness Month—and Experience Products That Are Better For You, Better For All.
St. Paul, MN., (December, 2024) — This January, in recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Dignity Made, a social-impact brand specializing in ethically sourced coconut products, is amplifying its commitment to fighting human trafficking and exploitation in the coconut industry. By providing fair wages and safe employment to farmers in vulnerable communities, Dignity Made empowers workers while disrupting exploitative supply chain practices.
Human trafficking is a global crisis, with an estimated 27.6 million people currently trapped in forced labor or sexual exploitation, according to the International Labour Organization. Many industries, including agriculture, are at the heart of this issue, with farmers and workers in poverty-stricken regions particularly at risk. Dignity Made seeks to address these systemic challenges by offering a sustainable, direct-trade alternative that prioritizes people over profits.
A Business Model Built on Dignity
Dignity Made was founded to disrupt the status quo in the coconut industry, where farmers are often subjected to unsafe working conditions, predatory lending, and corrupt pricing. By partnering directly with 156 organic-certified farmer families in the Philippines, the company ensures farmers receive fair compensation and access to life-changing resources like education, clean water, and debt relief programs. This holistic model breaks cycles of poverty and exploitation so families can have the opportunity to thrive. Dignity Made is more than a brand—it’s a movement for change. Unlike conventional coconut products that may rely on exploitative supply chains, Dignity Made ensures its entire process is free of trafficking and harmful practices.
How Consumers Can Help Fight Trafficking
Dignity Made invites shoppers to become part of the solution by choosing ethically sourced products that create meaningful change. Each purchase ensures farmers are empowered to provide for their families and escape cycles of exploitation.
In addition to its award-winning Raw Coconut Oil, Dignity Made offers curated bundles, including the Beauty Bundle and Eco Makeup Remove Kit, which provide nourishing, non-toxic products for everyday use.
Join the Fight
As the fight against human trafficking continues, Dignity Made is calling on consumers to purchase with purpose. By supporting ethical businesses, shoppers can send a clear message that exploitation has no place in the modern economy.
“Real change starts with informed choices,” says Erik, CEO of Digntiy Made. “When you buy from Dignity Made, you’re not just purchasing a product—you’re helping to rewrite the story for vulnerable communities around the world with the hope of ending modern-day slavery.”
To learn more about Dignity Made or to shop its ethically sourced products that are better for you, and better for all, visit https://dignitymade.com.
About Dignity Made
Dignity Made is a social enterprise dedicated to transforming the coconut industry by prioritizing ethical practices and sustainability. Located in one of the poorest regions of the Philippines, the company works to break cycles of poverty and exploitation by providing farmers with fair wages, safe working conditions, and direct trade opportunities. Beyond producing award-winning raw coconut oil, Dignity Made invests in community development, offering resources like clean water, healthcare, and education. Each product sold supports the fight against modern-day slavery and human trafficking, restoring dignity and hope to vulnerable communities. For more information, visit https://dignitymade.com/.
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