Rice Bag Tote and Wristlet
By Nomi NetworkMade of recycled rice sacks in Cambodia by survivors of human trafficking, these colorful totes do more than just look good, they help the Nomi Network raise money to help prevent sex trafficking worldwide. Looking chic while helping charity, what could be better?
Lauren David Peden
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Editor of The Fashion Informer, New York Correspondent to Vogue.co.uk and contributor to numerous publications.
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New York City, US Read MoreTHE STORY
Here’s a not-so-sunny fact to start your day: UNICEF estimates that 1.2 million children, most of them girls, are trafficked into sexual slavery each year. That works out to about two children being trafficked every minute.
Continue ReadingHere’s a not-so-sunny fact to start your day: UNICEF estimates that 1.2 million children, most of them girls, are trafficked into sexual slavery each year. That works out to about two children being trafficked every minute.
Enter the Nomi Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating human trafficking. It is named after Nomi, an eight-year-old Cambodian girl who has since been rescued from the underground brothel trade. To fight such atrocities, the Nomi Network makes fashionable totes and accessories out of recycled rice sacks. They then donate 100 percent of the profits into development and training programs for human trafficking survivors.
THE NUTSHELL
- 100% of Nomi Network's profits are reinvested in training and development programs for the survivors of human trafficking
- Made of recycled rice bags; tote and wrislet are sold as a set
THE DETAILS
Estimated Arrival:
11-14 business days
Return policy: This item may be returned only if it is defective, and within 7 days of receipt.
