With so many factors that lead to multidimensional poverty, what does it look like to scale family flourishing around the world? It’s a core question to all of human society. In this episode, Brandon Stiver interviews Jessica Ray who oversees International Programs for the Global Orphan Project to talk commerce, tech and family strengthening. Together they explore the complex issues of global fashion supply chains, fair trade practices, and the Strong Family program and tech that is supporting communities throughout the world.
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Conversation Notes (AI Generated)
- 02:12 Jessica Ray’s Journey into International Work and Fair Trade
- 04:20 The Impact of Consumerism on Global Fashion Supply Chains
- 08:29 The Rise of Fast Fashion and Its Global Effects
- 12:20 Fair Trade Practices and Ethical Supply Chains
- 16:11 The Complexities of Global Textile Supply Chains
- 21:10 Creating a Culture of Fair Trade and Ethical Fashion
- 26:14 Family Strengthening and Orphan Prevention Strategies
- 31:12 The Strong Family Model and Community Impact
- 35:58 Scaling Solutions and Partnering with Churches
- 42:03 Technology and Data in Family and Community Programs
- 46:59 Research and Evidence Supporting Family Strengthening
- 51:18 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
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