Welcome to the CRIB Child Rights in Business podcast series, presented by The Centre for Child Rights and Business. As an integral part of the Mother and Child-friendly Seal for Responsible Business Initiative, this podcast aims to actively engage stakeholders within a chosen business sector in meaningful conversations about the critical aspects of women's and child rights in the world of business. In our inaugural season, we turn our focus to the tea sector, bringing you thought-provoking d ...
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CRIB S2 Ep. 1: A Conversation about Tea Sustainability with the Canadian Tea and Herbal Association
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In our first episode of Season 2 of the CRIB Podcast, we hear an insightful conversation with Ines Kaempfer, CEO of The Center for Child Rights in Business, and Shabnam Weber, President of the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada, recorded at the Colombo Tea Convention in July 2024. The discussion explores wages and prices in the tea industry, the …
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The CRIB Podcast Ep 5 - Our Mission to Co-Create a Family-Friendly Tea Industry in Sri Lanka
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As we conclude the first season of our podcast series, we would like to highlight an impactful initiative that The Centre for Child Rights and Business (The Centre) has been working on in Sri Lanka. In collaboration with strategic partners such as Save the Children (Sri Lanka and Hong Kong) and key stakeholders from the tea industry, we have introd…
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The CRIB Podcast Ep 4 - A Family-Friendly and Conscious Capitalism Business Model that Empowers Communities
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On the International Day of Families, we are highlighting the significance of investing in family-friendly workplaces, and our guest for this episode is Mr. Suranga Herath, CEO of English Tea Shop Organic. He discusses the company's vision, initiatives, and their impact on the business. English Tea Shop Organic's goal is to improve agriculture in S…
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The CRIB Podcast Ep 3 - Empowering Women in the Workplace: Insights from the Tea Industry
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The tea industry is one that has been historically dominated by men, particularly in leadership roles. However, as companies strive towards greater diversity and inclusivity, more and more women are breaking through barriers and making their mark in the sector. One such woman is Mrs. Niluza Badurdeen, Director Strategy and Finance of English Tea Sh…
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The CRIB Podcast Ep 2 - Removing Barriers to STEM Learning for Women and Girls on Tea Plantations
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In episode 2 of the CRIB podcast, guests Lihini Senanayake and Ushan Chaminda Gamage, co-founders of Gavesha Labs, talk about what inspired them to create Gavesha and how important it is for parents and educators to enable children to dream so they can become innovators and be able to explore different pathways in Science. Gavesha Labs is a Sri Lan…
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The CRIB Podcast Ep 1 - Access to Quality Education for Children Living in Tea Plantation Communities
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Welcome to Child Rights in Business (CRIB) Podcast by The Centre for Child Rights and Business hosted by The Centre's Sri Lanka Country Director, Ahila Thillainathan. In our first ever episode, we discuss the topic of access to quality education for children living in plantation communities. Our two guests on the podcast are Mr. Muralitharan, Direc…
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