Unfortunately, many of the products on this year’s popular Christmas gift list have been made by people in other countries who only receive a few cents for an incredibly long day. Fortunately, there is a better way to support the economies of other countries besides shipping them our jobs. Many organizations like Ten Thousand Villages, People of Hope Crafts, and Gifts with Humanity offer jewelry, home decor, and other gifts that are bought at a Fair Trade price.
Recycled Silk Scarf - $18.00 from Ten Thousand Villages
Buying certified Fair Trade gifts ensures that the artisans are paid a fair wage and have the opportunity for a better quality of life than those working for exhaustingly long hours at slave wages. Ten Thousand Villages works “with over 130 artisan groups in more than 38 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America… building long-term relationships with artisans that are based on mutual understanding and respect.” People of Hope Crafts offers crafts made by the people of El Salvador who are using their arts to rebuild after a devastating Civil War. Gifts with Humanity is part of Global Fair Trade Crafts Inc., a $1 million a year outlet for Fair Trade artisans from Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Royalty's Patchwork Purse - $69.99 from Gifts With Humanity
Not only will buying a Fair Trade gift make you feel better about your purchase, but you are guaranteed to find something completely unique. Most of the crafts are handmade, and they even have plenty of gifts under $25.
Flower Box - $4.50 by People of Hope Crafts
So as you’re looking for gifts for your loved ones this year, give a gift to your world community as well. Buy Fair Trade.
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Thank you for highlighting fair trade this season! As the campaign director for Fair Trade the White House, a coalition of over 100 fair trade companies and organizations inviting the First Lady to make the White House a “Fair Trade Home,” I believe your online fans may be interested in our Fair Trade Holiday Gift Guide.
FAIR TRADE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
The Fair Trade Holiday Gift Guide includes over 80 fair trade gifts in categories ranging from body-care to food to clothing with exclusive discount offers throughout. http://www.fairtradewhitehouse.com/ftwh_holiday_gift_guide.pdf
FAIR TRADE THE WHITE HOUSE
Fair Trade the White House is a coalition of over 100 fair trade vendors and organizations which are inviting the First Lady to join the fair trade movement and make the White House a “Fair Trade Home.”
The public invitation to the First Lady is available to sign online at http://www.fairtradewhitehouse.com.
http://www.fairtradewhitehouse.com
Cheers,
Karen