Fair Trade
“Living Gifts”: The Ten Thousand Villages Program That Keeps On Giving
“Living Gifts”: The Ten Thousand Villages Program That Keeps On Giving If you find yourself in the charitable spirit during the holidays, you can give the gift of sustainability. From now until the end of the year, Ten Thousand Villages — the oldest and largest Fair Trade organization in North America with an online presence atwww.TenThousandVillages.…
Eat Chocolate, Improve Lives
Eat Chocolate, Improve Lives Organic chocolate maker Green & Black’s, which makes such delicious bars as dark chocolate ginger and dark chocolate cherry, has committed to converting its entire premium range to Fair Trade Certified. The decision will directly benefit farming communities in the Dominican Republic, where 50 percent of the world’s organic…
Ten Thousand Villages: A Retailer With A Conscience
Ten Thousand Villages: A Retailer With A Conscience By Sarah Melody In places like Vietnam, India, Nepal and Bangladesh, Teri Scully has met some remarkable artisans who began with nothing and used their crafting skills to improve their lot in life and that of their family. As director of merchandising foIn places like Vietnam, India, Nepal and…
Rwandan Widows Sew Snazzy Organic Pajamas
Rwandan Widows Sew Snazzy Organic Pajamas Dreamyz employees work at Centre Cesar Community Centre in Kimironko, Rwanda: photo credit Bernard LerouxDreamyz Loungewear sells some snazzy looking pajamas for men and women that will ensure you sleep well in more ways than one. Purchasers can rest easy that the online retailer is helping former Rwandan war…