Nina Smith – RugMark

Victor "Global X" d'Allant
Former Executive Director, Social Edge

Nina Smith, Executive Director of the RugMark Foundation in the US, works against child labor in the carpet industry by educating consumers (and businesses) on the problem of child labor –which currently impacts over 300,000 children in India, Nepal and Pakistan alone.

Nina Smith shares with Global X the story of Lakshmi who was able to break the cycle of poverty for her and her family. She was a carpet slave at the age of six and now speaks fluent English and works in hotel management and the tourism industry.

Nina Smith gives her piece of advice to emerging social entrepreneurs: "Clearly articulate the social impact you are having through your social venture!"