When Jennifer Wong and Santos Agustin decided to start a local business in their Brooklyn neighborhood, 他们从来没有想到它会达到全球范围.
两个朋友, 谁都是热情的狗主人, 想把手工宠物用品带给大众. They also wanted to ensure that the artisans they work with were treated well and paid fairly.
“It was very important to us when we created our brand that we could be completely transparent,奥古斯丁说.
在2019冠状病毒病大流行期间, 陷入困境 was born: a pet accessory brand featuring ethically sourced and sustainably made products. Women artisans from low-income and immigrant communities in the 纽约 City area make the accessories, 包括衣领, 皮带, 玩具等.
Wong and Agustin also partner with women in countries around the world, 从柬埔寨到加纳以及其他地方. These artisans participate in a fair-trade agreement, ensuring craftsmanship in exchange for livable wages and safe working conditions.
“They provide job and income opportunities for these women who otherwise might not be able to send their children to school or simply put food on the table,珍妮·黄说, 12bet官方的业务关系经理. “作为一名亚洲移民, I feel proud to work for a company that supports women in business, especially AAPI (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders) women in business.”