ethical fashion start-ups support dara's first melbourne event
Press Release: 8 July, 2014
While large fashion labels continue to demonstrate unfair work practises in countries like Cambodia, smaller start-ups in the industry are setting a new standard by supporting charities in such nations with proceeds of their profits. akkadenim, a new label created solely to support children's charities, and Elizabeth Allardyce Jewellery are coming together this Sunday to support Dara Children's Trust's first Melbourne fundraising event.
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ethical business: supporting dara children's trust
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Exclusive Interview with akkadenim and Ethical Value, February 2014
How would businesses impact the world if there was a philanthropist sitting on every board? This is exactly the question Ethical Value bloggers Deap Khambay and Yasmeen Qureshi explored when they sat down with our Founder & Director, Marijke Timmers and akkadenim's Chief Vision Officer, Miles Chinn and Art Director, Emma Caton in London recently. akkadenim is the new denim brand aiming to turn the fashion industry on its head. It seeks to integrate a sense of consciousness within the industry by going against institutions perpetuating greed in society. And, they're supporting children's charities along the way, one of which is Dara Children's Trust... View the full article here. |
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TravelTalk, June 2013
More and more people are taking the opportunity to combine travel with with charitable work. But can 'voluntourism' really make a difference? By following a few simple rules, it is possible to have the experience of a lifetime and find that those you intended to help actually leave more of an impression on you than expected. But beneficiaries are not tourist attractions and ethical travelling means doing your research to ensure that your help isn't wasted on those who use the underprivileged for personal gain. Our Founder and Director, Marijke Timmers, provides tips to stay street-smart when volunteering abroad. Download the article here. |
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