Sample action to make a global corporation accountable:

To: Mr. Alfred Verrecchia CEO Hasbro Inc.
1027 Newport Avenue,
Pawtucket, RI 02862

Dear Mr. Verrecchia:

Hello, my name is Savannah Cooley, and I am nine years old. My sister Claire, who is seven, owns six of the Hasbro My Little Ponies and has much fun playing with them. She wants five more of the ponies for her friends. My dad will now help me to say what I want to say.
     Our family is careful about what we buy because we consider each purchase a “vote.” We spend money carefully, and want to vote with each purchase for a better world—not only for our kids, but also for the people who make the things we buy. We are writing to request information about the working conditions of the people in China who make the My Little Ponies toys. We would like Hasbro Inc. to assure us that the workers who make the ponies are:
    • paid a living wage
     • working adults age eighteen or older
     • have break times
     • have comfortable environments to work in.
     Please let us know the facts of these matters, so that we may make our choice accordingly.
Our family feels inspired by the work of the youth in the group kids can Free the Children we feel called to help their cause. In addition, four of our friends signed this letter because they, as well, need to know your response, or lack of it, to this inquiry. Please work in partnership with us for a better world.

Sincerely,

The Cooley family
Santa Barbara, CA

Cc: Craig Kielburger/ founder: Kids Can Free the Children
Cc: Marc Kielburger/ cofounder of Leaders Today