WRAP Facility Spotlight: Lakshmi Manufacturing EPZ Pt.2
Hear directly from a worker at a WRAP certified facility! Step into Lakshmi Manufacturing EPZ, located in Nairobi, Kenya as WRAP’s Phillip Kanyenga Head of Operations for Sub-Saharan Africa interviews a worker within the facility. Hear how WRAP’s 12 Principles, the pillars of our social audit and certification program make a difference in the overall welfare of workers across the globe. Watch […]
WRAP Facility Spotlight: Lakshmi Manufacturing EPZ
Have you wondered where your clothes come from or the people who make them? Gain key insights as WRAP’s Phillip Kanyenga, Head of Operations for Sub-Saharan Africa, interviews a worker in the compliance department at Lakshmi Manufacturing EPZ in Nairobi, Kenya, a facility that employs over 2,000 people. The facility produces both knitted and woven garments ranging from: Guided by our 12 Principles, […]
World Day Against Child Labor: The People Behind the Numbers
Child labor, just like slavery, hasn’t disappeared but evolved to operate under the radar in a modern world. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), around 50 million people worldwide are ensnared in modern-day slavery as of 2021, and around 138 million children are forced into child labor as of 2024. June 12 is World Day Against Child Labor, shedding light on the people behind the numbers. Around a quarter of those imprisoned in […]
Honoring the Earth Through Responsible Textile Production
Earth sustains every fiber we wear. From the cotton grown in fertile soil to the water used in dyeing fabrics, the textile production industry is deeply intertwined with the planet’s natural systems. As global demand for apparel and textiles continues to rise, the industry faces a critical responsibility: to protect the Earth while meeting human […]
