ALL BENGALI JEWELLERY WORKERS WELFARE TRUST
Role of the Trust
Advocacy for Policy Change
The Trust assumes a pivotal function in advocating for and exerting influence over policy transformations on a global scale. The Trust forms an ethical and forward-thinking industry framework by advocating for laws and regulations safeguarding workers’ rights, advancing fair trade, and ensuring environmental sustainability. This advocacy ensures that the sector conforms to contemporary ethical considerations and best practices and adapts to confront forthcoming obstacles.
Research and Innovation
Supporting and participating in research endeavors about novel materials, technologies, and methodologies is imperative for the sector’s progression. The Trust can provide financial support or establish collaborative partnerships for research investigating environmentally friendly jewelry design and production, sustainable mining practices, and novel recycling techniques. Through its efforts to challenge existing limits, the Trust ensures that the industry maintains its leading position regarding ethical conduct and sustainable practices.
Public Awareness Campaigns
Public education regarding the significance of producing and sourcing jewelry ethically has a substantial impact on altering consumer behavior. The Trust can orchestrate campaigns that emphasize the narratives underlying the jewelry, the laborers who produce it, and the consequences of consumers’ decisions on the environment and the well-being of workers. The demand for ethically produced jewelry may be stimulated by heightened consumer awareness, which in turn may motivate businesses to embrace responsible practices.
National Collaboration
Establishing alliances with comparable organizations, national organizations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) across the globe enhances the Trust’s global influence. These collaborations can improve global endeavors to strengthen industry standards by facilitating the exchange of knowledge, strategies, and resources. Through collaborative efforts, these organizations can address transnational issues, including child labor, child mining, and the exploitation of vulnerable communities.
SME Empowerment​
Many jewelry industry artisans and small businesses lack the resources, markets, and expertise to expand sustainably. The Trust can offer focused assistance to these small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including business management training, microfinance access, and connections to more extensive markets. Empowering these lesser entities contributes to preserving traditional craftsmanship and diversity within the industry.
By assuming these broader responsibilities, the Trust attends to pressing issues in the sector and establishes a foundation for a future where the jewelry industry flourishes on the values of fairness, environmental responsibility, and moral rectitude. The Trust’s expanded range of activities reinforces its status as a catalyst for constructive transformation, propelling the sector towards a paradigm that equally appreciates humanity and the environment.