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The Issue :
There are now more slaves than in any other time in history. Of an estimated 46 million victims of modern-day slavery, seven out of ten are directly related to the private sector – making the products we buy or harvesting the food we eat, exploited for labour.
Despite the best efforts by governments and NGOs around the world, the problem is growing exponentially.
Real change is needed and The Mekong Club is this catalyst for change – engaging, inspiring and supporting the private sector to lead in this fight.
The Role of the Private Sector:
As the main gateway through which 70% of forced labour flows, the private sector is in a unique position to turn the tide in the fight against modern-day slavery.
Moreover, business should care about this issue for important reasons, such as mitigating their business risks, protect their reputation and retain customers.
What is The Mekong Club?
The only organisation of its kind, The Mekong Club steers away from the approach taken by other players in this space, which is to ‘name and shame’ companies – ousting bad behavior or issues related to this subject. Instead, we believe in starting and ending with collaboration.
Through our membership structure, we form working groups with representatives from a number of industries to drive forward change in three key ways:
- Education: we educate companies on slavery in the modern world and how it impacts business.
- Connection: we connect the private sector with slavery experts, technical specialists, and anti-slavery NGOs whilst providing working group sessions which allow networking.
- Action: along with our partners, we give companies the tools they need to help eliminate slavery from their business.
Our pillars:
Our work is centered around 4 key pillars:
- Thought leadership: pieces of research on relevant topics related to slavery and the private sector
- Projects: practical tools/specific initiative designed to help address this issue
- Advocacy: representing the private sector's voice and position when engaging with external stakeholders
- Networks: industry-specific working groups. Our Networks at the moment include the following sectors:
Banking & financial services
Apparel & footwear
Hospitality
Retail
Within our four networks, we work with these industries to identify the challenges and needs pertinent to each sector .
The benefits:
The benefits of this collaborative approach include opportunities for peer-to-peer mentoring, closed-door-sharing, access to expert advisory services and to updated information on legislation and trends on slavery relevant to your industry and practical solutions to address this issue as a group of leading businesses.
There are now more slaves than in any other time in history. Of an estimated 46 million victims of modern-day slavery, seven out of ten are directly related to the private sector – making the products we buy or harvesting the food we eat, exploited for labour.
Despite the best efforts by governments and NGOs around the world, the problem is growing exponentially.
Real change is needed and The Mekong Club is this catalyst for change – engaging, inspiring and supporting the private sector to lead in this fight.
The Role of the Private Sector:
As the main gateway through which 70% of forced labour flows, the private sector is in a unique position to turn the tide in the fight against modern-day slavery.
Moreover, business should care about this issue for important reasons, such as mitigating their business risks, protect their reputation and retain customers.
What is The Mekong Club?
The only organisation of its kind, The Mekong Club steers away from the approach taken by other players in this space, which is to ‘name and shame’ companies – ousting bad behavior or issues related to this subject. Instead, we believe in starting and ending with collaboration.
Through our membership structure, we form working groups with representatives from a number of industries to drive forward change in three key ways:
- Education: we educate companies on slavery in the modern world and how it impacts business.
- Connection: we connect the private sector with slavery experts, technical specialists, and anti-slavery NGOs whilst providing working group sessions which allow networking.
- Action: along with our partners, we give companies the tools they need to help eliminate slavery from their business.
Our pillars:
Our work is centered around 4 key pillars:
- Thought leadership: pieces of research on relevant topics related to slavery and the private sector
- Projects: practical tools/specific initiative designed to help address this issue
- Advocacy: representing the private sector's voice and position when engaging with external stakeholders
- Networks: industry-specific working groups. Our Networks at the moment include the following sectors:
Banking & financial services
Apparel & footwear
Hospitality
Retail
Within our four networks, we work with these industries to identify the challenges and needs pertinent to each sector .
The benefits:
The benefits of this collaborative approach include opportunities for peer-to-peer mentoring, closed-door-sharing, access to expert advisory services and to updated information on legislation and trends on slavery relevant to your industry and practical solutions to address this issue as a group of leading businesses.
Overview
Location
China, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Employees
11-50
Founded date
2011
Mentions in press and media 2
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| Sep 16, 2021 | This Is Where You'd Never Expect To Find Modern Slavery | I scour the globe for stories worth reading about ventures that are a true force for good for humanity and our planet. |
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FAQ about The Mekong Club
When was The Mekong Club founded?
The Mekong Club was founded in 2011.
What has the press written about The Mekong Club?
Parsers VC has collected 2 articles mentioning The Mekong Club, among them “This Is Where You'd Never Expect To Find Modern Slavery” (Sep 16, 2021).
Is The Mekong Club still active?
Yes, The Mekong Club is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 21, 2022.