THE ETHICAL TEA PARTNERSHIP
We are proud to be part of the Ethical Tea Partnership – a global not-for-profit organisation committed to creating a fairer, better, and more sustainable tea industry for workers, farmers, and the environment.
Assam has the highest rate of maternal mortality in all of India’s states. Our partnership with Children In Need India is focussed on supporting mothers through pregnancy and the first 1,000 days of their child’s life.
Together, we are focusing on sustainable and empowering solutions for women and children. The project seeks to create child-friendly tea gardens which places health, nutrition, education and sanitation at the heart of the communities living in the Golaghat district of Assam.
When our field staff met Sangita, she was a high-risk mother in the early stages of pregnancy. We organised extra support, including home visits, health camps and nutritional supplements of iron and folic acid, whilst advising her family on how to care for her health.
On July 28th 2021, Sangita gave birth to a healthy 3kg baby girl and expressed her gratitude for the support given by our community mobiliser during her pregnancy and beyond.
On International Women’s Day, we held a Sexual Health Awareness event for 84 adolescents in the Golaghat area of Assam. Our aim was to break down taboos, remove any shame, and encourage open conversation around what’s normal and expected for young people.
Our ultimate aim is to keep adolescents safe from abuse and give them the confidence to approach their own health with knowledge, facts, and the reassurance that help and advice are always available if they need it.
Our Responsible Sourcing pillar works to improve human rights, working conditions and sustainability throughout the tea value chain.
We are proud to be part of the Ethical Tea Partnership – a global not-for-profit organisation committed to creating a fairer, better, and more sustainable tea industry for workers, farmers, and the environment.
The ETP brings tea companies, development agencies and governmental organisations together to improve the lives of communities across tea growing regions. Their aim is to drive long-term change in economics, equality, and the environment, and strive to reach the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
The ETP has already reached over one million tea workers, and we hope to use our collaboration to have an even greater impact – improving incomes, empowering women and helping this valuable sector become more resilient against the impact of climate change.
To find out more about the ETP and its role at the centre of tea sustainability, please go to www.ethicalteapartnership.org
This direct way of working ensures that we stay committed to sustainability.
