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Media Watch: Board game weaves story of cotton’s dark side

From TimesofMalta.com:

Cotton is a commodity many of us take for granted without realising that the chain which brings it into our homes is often tainted with abuse.

Each and every individual plays a role in improving this negative chain and the living standards of workers in developing countries. Of course, before this can be achieved, people need to be made aware of the dark reality behind the cotton chain.

Fair Play is a board game that seeks to raise awareness of the injustices that lie behind the production of cotton and the just alternatives that exist to this daily commodity.

For more background on Fair Play, created by Andrea Angiolino of Wings of War fame, head to the Times of Malta article.



Posted by W. Eric Martin on Jan 23, 2008 at 02:30 PM in Game NewsMedia Watch / 575

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During each of the six steps there are negative elements of abuse of both human rights and the environment. These include child labour, exploitation of women, use of dangerous chemicals and cheap wholesale prices.

The player’s role is to change this ..by positive conditions such as use of natural pesticides, organic bleach, woman’s rights cooperatives and fair prices.”

WOW! Sounds like fun!  I hope they package it with a bottle of cod liver oil!

Posted by Jonathan Degann on Jan 23, 2008 at 07:54 PM | #

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