VOICED : Nairobi ethical fashion initiative takes people out of poverty

The video discusses the life of a woman in Nairobi's Korogocho slum who turned to sex work to support her family. It highlights her involvement with the Ethical Fashion Initiative, which empowers marginalized communities by connecting them with fashion houses. The initiative, supported by the UN and WTO, focuses on mutual benefit trade and has expanded to several countries. It emphasizes responsible fashion as the future, combining artisanal skills with top fashion houses to create meaningful products.

What was the primary goal of the Ethical Fashion Initiative as introduced in the first section?

• To provide charity to marginalized communities

• To create a new fashion trend

• To promote luxury fashion brands

• To empower marginalized people by linking them with fashion houses

What does the slogan 'not charity, just work' signify in the context of the Ethical Fashion Initiative?

• The initiative is focused on providing free aid

• The initiative is a temporary project

• The initiative is built on a model of mutual benefit trade

• The initiative is only for profit-making

Which of the following is NOT a focus of the Ethical Fashion Initiative as discussed in the second section?

• Economic empowerment of women

• Poverty reduction

• Mutual benefit trade

• Creating luxury fashion items

In which countries has the Ethical Fashion Initiative expanded, as mentioned in the third section?

• Kenya, Ghana, and Haiti

• Kenya, Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Haiti

• Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria

• Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco

What is the future vision for responsible fashion according to the third section?

• It will focus solely on luxury brands

• It will remain a niche segment

• It will become the standard in the fashion industry

• It will be replaced by fast fashion