Raising Awareness on Modern-day Slavery

Our goal is to raise awareness and inspire change, turning every product we create into a step towards a world free from exploitation.

Many girls who possess the skills and potential to become talented textile artisans often find themselves trapped in the harsh reality of human trafficking. In regions where textile traditions thrive, vulnerable communities frequently face economic hardships that lead to exploitation. These girls, who could contribute to the preservation of traditional textiles art, are lured by false promises of education and employment, only to discover they are forced into inhumane working conditions. Stripped of their rights and autonomy, they endure grueling hours of labor, undermining their dreams and stifling their creativity. The pervasive cycle of poverty and the demand for cheap labor or worse, continue to perpetuate this tragic situation, robbing these young artisans of their future and community.

At RvH, we seek to embed social impact into our core by channeling a funding to support those fighting modern-day slavery and human trafficking, especially in the Golden Triangle. Through partnerships with local advocates, we will fund safe shelters, rehabilitation, and vocational programs to empower survivors and create pathways to freedom.

  • We focus on this cause because it remains one of the most pressing human rights issues of our time, affecting millions of people worldwide. By addressing it, we aim to help restore dignity and freedom to those trapped in cycles of exploitation, many times because of demand of an unregulated global fashion industry.

  • We aim to increasingly work to funnel funds to organizations and initiatives working on the ground in northern Thailand, Burma, and Laos. These funds support safe shelters, education, vocational training, and rehabilitation services for survivors. All places we have visited and engaged with in the past.

  • These regions have high rates of human trafficking due to poverty, lack of education, and economic instability. At the same time, the Golden Triangle is one of the most extraordinary places on Earth for textile arts, where craftsmanship reaches unparalleled levels of intricacy, beauty, and cultural depth. It is a source of both inspiration and raw materials for us. By focusing on these areas, we can support the communities who supply us while also contributing to those most in need of intervention and assistance.

  • By purchasing an RvH Bag, our customer plays a role in supporting our mission. Each purchase helps RvH fulfil its mission..

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