We want you to meet someone. When you left for college, she left to work in the big city. While you type away on your laptop, she works long hours in the factory to send money so her younger sister can attend school—an opportunity she doesn’t have. Like you, she wants to be safe, healthy, financially secure, and happy.
Q&A with Sharleen Ernster of WeAreHAH
Joining the sustainability movement shouldn’t be scary. We talked with Sharleen Ernster of WeAreHAH about what it means to start somewhere. Key Takeaways from Sharleen Ernster Starting somewhere means you […]
I am Char Wong
I wanted a better life for myself and my family which is why I took this work. But life has become harder. I get paid per 12 pieces, but if there’s even one single error in the batch, I don’t get paid at all.
I am Rubina
I used to be shy and scared in the factory environment. But after all the injustices I’ve seen happen here, I’ve become a labor organizer. You would not believe the things I have seen.
I am Zheng Ming Hui
I dream about having a job that would let me travel to faraway countries, to meet interesting people and take photos. I also dream of finding a guy who really loves me. We would travel the world together and then have a happy family.
I am Anju
I once dreamed of a life that was very different. Where I could finish my education and become a teacher. Everything changed when I was 15 and married to a man with few means. So, I left school to find work.
I am Lubna
After my husband left me and my infant daughter, I had to find ways to care for her and my aging parents. So here I am, many years later working at a garment factory.
