Four students from Glen Waverley Secondary College's 'Vision Group' have been invited to World Vision's Trek Against Trafficking campaign in Canberra on November 24-27.

There, the group will learn about slavery and trafficking, particularly in the cocoa trade.

Year 12 student Daniel Christiansz, 17, said it was unfair to label young people as "selfish".

"I think we live in an age where statistics form attitudes," Daniel said.

"I think many young people can see the economic failings of a society that gets its wants and needs sorely confused.".

Last month, the group met more than 60 schoolmates and plans to invite business representatives to listen to their message.

Daniel said spreading the word created consumer awareness, which was vital for change.

The group wants to promote practical alternatives, such as buying 'Fair Trade' products as opposed to products sourced from slave trade and other unjust methods.

World Vision estimates more than 600,000 children work on West African cocoa fields, which produce 70 per cent of the world's cocoa.

Of these children, 80 per cent are exposed to dangerous working conditions.

Details: vgen.blogspot.com