I used to think that Hawkeye was a terrible Avenger. How is this guy with no superpowers going to last one minute against a villain with super human abilities, let alone help fight. Thanks to the new series, he has come to be my favorite because I can relate to him. No flying, no super speed, and no super strength. He's simply a guy who mastered skills to solve the world’s problems (yes, and he has a few cool trick arrows).
When we talk about world issues such as slavery and human trafficking, the numbers are often so overwhelming. It's easy to think we need an Iron Man to solve this, but the truth is, we need more Clint Bartons. Regular people, like you and me, who just want to make a difference in the world.
Today, June 26, 2024, is National Coconut Day! Even with the growing love and popularity of coconuts, we are sad to share that COCONUT SLAVERY still exists - and we want to shine a light on this side of the industry because we believe in the dignified person and value of our coconut farmers.
At Dignity Coconuts, we give the average consumer an opportunity to fight modern-day slavery and human trafficking with their grocery run!
Why Coconuts?
Coconuts are not just a delicious tropical treat, they are a powerhouse of natural goodness! Packed with the perfect combination of fatty acids, antioxidants, MCTs, & Vitamin E work together to nourish the body inside and out. These powerful micronutrients and antimicrobial agents are all naturally occuring in coconuts. From the refreshing water within to the luscious meat and nourishing oil, every part of this incredible fruit holds something extraordinary for your well-being.
Learn more fun facts about coconuts and their benefits!
What is Coconut Slavery?
Most coconut companies contract only with big plantations in order to reduce costs. This leaves owners of small farms at the mercy of middlemen who consolidate these smaller harvests while taking a large cut for themselves.
Middlemen take advantage of these farmers by offering loans in their time of need. On the outside, these middlemen look friendly. However, these loans come at a high price with interest rates between 25-200% making it impossible to ever pay back.
Today, 60% of coconut farmers around the world live below the poverty line.
The average annual income for a coconut-farming household is around $355 a year, which averages out to less than one dollar a day.
Desperate, families are often split up and forced to travel far away to find more work, but then become vulnerable to human trafficking.
After more than 800 years, modern-day slavery and human trafficking still exists and continues to exploit millions of people around the globe.
This is the ugly side of the coconut industry.
This is why Dignity was born. We started our business with the goal to give those who are trapped a way out. Too many farmer families have lost hope because they are stuck in this vicious cycle. At Dignity Coconuts, we connect local farmers directly to the global economy - and introduce them to YOU - through jars of Award-Winning Raw Coconut Oil for cooking, baking, skincare, and hair care.
We give farmers an opportunity to get fair prices for their coconuts and be treated with respect. We train each farmer in organic practices, so that they can compete and have a higher wage, therefore a better way of living. Also, on the top of every Dignity Raw Organic Coconut Oil jar (15oz) are the names (signatures!) of real people who now have a source of livelihood, can send their children to school without financial burden, and more importantly, live with dignity and free from exploitation. These are the people who worked to create the jar of coconut oil you now use.
So on National Coconut Day, know that you can make a difference in this world and positively impact people's lives - even without a cape.
