Alicia Wallace is the co-founder and chief operating officer of All Across Africa, the parent company of KAZI, a San Diego company employing artisans in African countries and selling their handcrafted creations while meeting standards for fair labor and environmentally sustainable practices
— outlining standards for fair wages, benefits, sourcing of materials, a commitment to care for the surrounding environment, health and safety, anti-child labor policies, and workers’ rights — a symbol that identifies items being sold as ethically made in a home or small workshop.Wallace, 35, is the chief operating officer of All Across Africa and lives in Ocean Beach with her husband, Jordan Epstein, and their children, Elijah and Eden .
I believe we each have a role to play in seeking justice, improving inequality, and creating peace in the world, and that building better businesses together can make that happen.What informed your decisions to acquire the Nest Seal of Ethical Handcraft designation for your products?I met a director of Nest at a conference, and while she commended me for our efforts, she also pointed out the gaps and concerns major companies are facing when it comes to working with the handcraft sector.
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