"For me, this photo shows the conditions that we work in. Whilst doing this, a lot of dust comes out of the garments, but we don’t have masks. Each mask costs five rupees, but they are not provided. We end up swallowing the dust. It shows the dully lit area in which we work. It strains our eyes, but to get the flow of wind we sit next to the door where it is darker." Kalaivani, homeworker, India.
Homeworkers are fashion's hidden workforce. With no minimum wage, no guarantee of work, no maternity pay, no pensions – their working conditions and pay are some of the worst in the industry.
Clothing companies rely on the hard work of people like Kalaivani - we need them to take action to ensure that these vital workers have these essential rights.
Homeworkers in India are campaigning for formal rights and benefits, like pensions, maternity leave, and sick pay.
No one should be harmed at work. Stand with homeworkers and share Kalaivani's story with the fashion companies below*.
*Please note: The women featured in this campaign are not necessarily making clothes for the brands we are targeting. However the stories you send are representative of the experiences of homeworkers around the world.