Eid Preparations
As we prepare for Eid, let us remember our brothers and sisters who are suffering around the world.
The last three years have shown the power of consumer choice: boycotts, divestments, and conscious purchasing have shifted markets and pushed many companies to reflect on the ethics of their supply chains.
At the same time, these movements have helped create and uplift brands that center fairness, transparency, and respect for human rights.
If you want to act thoughtfully and responsibly, here are constructive steps and resources:
Why this matters
Consumer demand affects corporate behavior. When people choose to support ethical businesses, they create economic incentives for better labor practices, environmental stewardship, and respect for human rights.
Targeted actions: boycotts, divestments, and public accountability
They changed policies and funding decisions in the past. They work best when grounded in reliable information and clear goals.
Supporting artisans and fair-trade businesses helps preserve cultural heritage and provides sustained livelihoods for marginalized makers.
Practical actions you can take now
Prioritize positive alternatives: seek out brands and artisans that follow fair-trade principles, pay living wages, and show supply-chain transparency. Supporting makers directly creates immediate economic relief.
Use reliable guides and tools to inform your choices. Several apps and websites compile company records and ethical ratings
Advocate for corporate accountability: contact companies directly, ask clear questions about sourcing and partnerships, and request public commitments to ethical standards.
Support organizations providing humanitarian aid and legal advocacy on the ground. Direct support to trustworthy NGOs can provide urgent relief.
Amplify credible reporting: share verified news and research rather than speculation. Accurate information strengthens advocacy and reduces harm.
Build community: collaborate with local groups, mosques, and civic organizations to coordinate ethical purchasing drives and fundraising during Eid.
Resources (examples of apps)
Boycat - a tool for tracking company affiliations and recommending alternatives.
No Thanks - an app designed to help consumers avoid products and services linked to problematic companies
TO BOYCOTT & Alternatives that can be found in Singapore:
Coca Cola: Dasani, Coca Cola, FuzeTea
Coca Cola is one of the worst companies out there. They’ve existed for way too long without any accountability
Alternative: SalaamCola
They are running an Eid promo where you can get free shipping if you shop 5 cartons and above. Grab your neighbors and stock up with them
Nestle: Milo, Horlicks, Nescafe, Maggi, KitKat, Nespresso.
The list for this disgusting company is extremely long.
Nestle’s CEO does not believe that water is basic human right. They have tricked mothers into not breastfeeding but switching to use their formula. Slave labour to produce their Chocolates
Alternatives:
Home brands: NTUC/Meadows
Where can you buy crafts to spice yourself and your homes up?
From yours truly, Woven Root. From kuffiyas, bags to ceramics and home cushion covers. Scroll through and shop patiently. Every purchase goes back to crafters and families and initiatives in Gaza, Sudan, Pakistan and Singapore.
