This Mother’s Day, Give a Gift that Gives Dignity

April 23, 2012

“95% of chocolate on store shelves today has been sourced unethically*,” says Kristen Carr, Director of Not For Sale Houston. “But here in Houston, we’re lucky enough to have a chocolate company called Araya, which has chocolate that is not only delicious, but ethically-made as well.”

Araya Chocolate, a family-owned chocolate company in Houston, TX, has partnered with NFS Houston to create a special chocolate box for Mother’s Day. Stefano, owner of Araya Chocolate, says that he sources chocolate from his native Venezuela because only then can he be sure that the cocoa he purchases is ethically harvested.
“Venezuelan chocolate is some of the best chocolate in the world,” reports Stefano, “Being Venezuelan, we know there is no trafficking involved, no child labor involved, and the company that we use is very much involved in the community.”
This Mother’s Day, give your mom a gift that ensures the dignity and freedom of others. When it comes to ending forced labor, every purchase matters. Together we can end slavery in our lifetime.

CLICK HERE to order your box.

*According to a 2010 report from World Vision Australia.