HQ Function

Serves as the central coordinating office for global operations, strategy development, advocacy, fundraising, brand engagement, and program oversight across various countries. It manages international standards, the certification system, and global awareness campaigns.

Notable Features:

Located in a modern office building in Washington D.C.'s Midtown Center, providing accessibility to policymakers, partner organizations, and international institutions. The office space itself is functional, designed to support the non-profit's operational needs.

Work Culture:

The work culture at GoodWeave HQ is mission-driven, passionate, and collaborative. Staff are deeply committed to social justice, human rights, and creating tangible, positive change in the lives of vulnerable workers and children globally.

HQ Significance:

The Washington D.C. location enables GoodWeave to effectively engage with U.S. government agencies (like the Department of Labor and Department of State), international bodies, NGOs, and corporate partners to advance its mission of ending labor exploitation in global supply chains and to influence policy.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters' operations and strategic location reflect GoodWeave's core values of transparency, collaboration, advocacy for systemic change, and impactful action to protect vulnerable populations.

Location:

GoodWeave International has a significant global presence, primarily focused on producer countries in South Asia, such as India and Nepal, where the risk of child, forced, and bonded labor in industries like handmade carpets, home textiles, apparel, and fashion jewelry is high. It also maintains market-facing and support offices in key consumer regions, including the USA (Washington D.C. headquarters), the United Kingdom (London), and Germany (Berlin). Globally, GoodWeave's functions include: comprehensive supply chain auditing and certification; remediation programs for victims of labor exploitation (including rescue, rehabilitation, and education for children); worker awareness and empowerment programs; engagement with international brands and retailers to promote ethical sourcing; consumer awareness campaigns to drive demand for certified products; and advocacy for stronger labor laws and their enforcement.

Street Address:

1111 14th Street NW, Suite 610

City:

Washington

State/Province:

D.C.

Country:

USA