Time for Change at GoodWeave
After 24 years Nina Smith will be transitioning from her role as GoodWeave International CEO into a strategic advisory capacity. The GoodWeave International Board has hired a recruitment firm, and the search to identify a new leader who shares our passion and commitment to the world’s most vulnerable children is underway. We are committed to a smooth, stable transition, and will keep you informed as this process advances. Read Nina’s full letter here.
Did you know GoodWeave also certifies home textile products?
In addition to rugs, GoodWeave certifies and labels a variety of home textile products such as cushion covers, pillows, poufs, throws and textile wall hangings. As with rugs, the GoodWeave label on home textile products offers the best assurance products are made without child, forced or bonded labor.

Current or potential GoodWeave licensees selling home textiles sourced from India and Nepal are eligible to receive certification for relevant products in accordance with the GoodWeave International Generic Standard Component 2: Scope, Claims, and Labeling for Home Textiles. If you are interested in expanding your offering of GoodWeave certified products, please contact Sonny Puryear at sonny@goodweave.org for more information.
World Day Against Child Labor is June 12!
In honor of this annual day, GoodWeave is planning a virtual event and will extend an invitation to all licensees. Stay tuned for more information. This is also a good time for your company to share about your commitment to ending child labor and the steps you are taking such as your partnership with GoodWeave.

We encourage you to take advantage of the resources in GoodWeave’s Partner Toolkit to help craft promotions or social media in recognition of this important annual day.
Share your GoodWeave affiliation with customers
If you plan to exhibit at upcoming tradeshows or would like to share about your GoodWeave affiliation in your showroom, we are excited to offer a free Proud Partner banner that communicates your commitment to selling child labor free products. The fabric banner is approximately 20 inches wide by 30 inches tall and features the GoodWeave logo with a QR code that links to www.goodweave.org. We also have free window clings and placards for use in your store or showroom. All items are also available in British English.

Likewise, we encourage you to make use of the resources in GoodWeave’s Partner Toolkit. You’ll find sample language for social media or your website, downloadable versions of the GoodWeave logo, photos and more for use in campaigns and promotions. If you need help logging in, please contact Zoe Dranove at zoe@goodweave.org.

Below are recent examples of licensees promoting GoodWeave online.
The Rug Company features GoodWeave on their Responsible Trading webpage.
Endy includes GoodWeave on their certified product webpage under the Details & Specs section.
Local community groups support child labor prevention in India
As part of GoodWeave's Child Friendly Communities (CFC) program in the Greater Noida area, several Bal Mitra Suraksha Samiti groups (Child Protection Committees) were formed recently. Government-mandated Child Protection Committees have not been active in this region. By organizing these Committees the communities now have formal structures through which to address risks of child labor, and provide support to children, their parents and community members to ensure education for all children.
Eye care health camp for Nepal weavers
Eye irritation is a common health problem for carpet weavers. To help with this, GoodWeave Certification Nepal and Global Compact Nepal in coordination with Drishti Eye Care System conducted a free eye care health camp for carpet weavers at the end of 2022. Approximately 180 weavers that work for GoodWeave exporter licensees attended the clinic where eye exams, eye drops and spectacles were provided free of cost. Many workers received glasses or were referred for further check-ups. An additional eye care health camp will take place later in 2023.
Call for Partner Spotlight submissions
Our Partner Spotlight campaign highlights our licensees' GoodWeave certified products currently for sale on our LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. This campaign supports your sales and marketing efforts, as well as increases consumer awareness of and demand for GoodWeave certified products.To be featured, complete the brief Partner Spotlight submission form. Once we receive your submission, we will email you to request the image file of the product you want featured and will add you to the ongoing schedule.
 
Check out our Instagram post about Granite Lane for inspiration!

If you have any questions, please email Zoe Dranove at zoe@goodweave.org.
Welcome to our newest licensees
GoodWeave by
the numbers
Because of partners like you, through 2022 GoodWeave has:
  • Ensured freedom for 9,739 children
  • Provided direct educational opportunities for 46,185 children
  • Reached 93,293 workers in supply chains in 2022
  • Certified more than 36 million products as child labor free
Per the GoodWeave Trademark Policy section 6.8: Users of the Marks for promotional purposes, such as in advertising or marketing materials, must present GoodWeave with draft documents showing the promotional use of the Marks for approval before the documents are made publicly available (such as drafts of advertising circulars, website designs, brochures, press releases, etc.).
Contact Partnership@GoodWeave.org to obtain approval of mockups or drafts. We aim to review and reply within three business days of receiving the draft. We can accept screenshots of draft web pages or a draft mock-up in a document.