Millions of children worldwide are forced to forgo their education and go to work. Meet five children who have left their days of child labor behind.
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Chocolate companies vow to put an end to child labor
Nearly everyone loves chocolate treats, but did you know they could be produced using child labor? Many companies are promising to put an end to the practice. Until then, we’ve provided a list of chocolates that can be enjoyed with a clear conscience
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A girl’s journey from brick factory worker to outstanding student
Today has been declared by the United Nations as the International day of the Girl. To commemorate this day, we’re asking you to advocate on behalf of girls like Keota in Cambodia.
A brick factory is no place for an 11-year-old girl. But each day, Keota would spend hours stacking heavy bricks in a dusty, dangerous workplace to supplement her parents’ meager income.
Now, thanks to World Vision, Keota is back in school, earning good grades and helping her little sisters with their studies.
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Hard facts about labor trafficking
World Vision has released a new report, “10 Things You Need to Know About Labor Trafficking in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region,” highlighting truths about exploitative labor that are relevant worldwide. How much do you know about it? Read these facts. Then take action.