In 2005 the International Labor Organization estimated that up to 6% of the 200,000 children involved in cocoa production could be the victims of human trafficking or slavery. These children are enslaved and abused, forced to work unbearably long hours and are often beaten. Many of these children are victims of trafficking and are working completely against their will.

You can make an effort to stop this injustice by taking five minutes to tell Hershey how important it is for them to help end child slavery in Africa by calling them today at 1-800-468-1714.

Also see a list of Fair Trade chocolate companies so you won’t feel as guilty about your sweet tooth.

As with coffee, the companies, which are part of the Fair Trade list, advertise the fact. People power.