Fair Trade Gift Festival
The festival showcases thousand’s of original handcrafted items produced by Fair Trade Cooperatives around the World:
Ghana Nigeria Tanzania Egypt Israel
Chile Bolivia El Salvador Mexico Haiti
Indonesia Laos Pakistan Sri Lanka
India Thailand Vietnam Guatemala
Fair Trade allows artisans in developing countries to earn a fair, equitable wage; improve quality of life through education and essential health care; and establish a sustainable market. Fair Trade strengthens the capacity of it’s members, encourages the exchange of best practices, and raises awareness about the importance of choosing fairly traded products and supporting businesses committed to fair trade principles. For more info go to: World Fair Trade Organization
“Peace, to have meaning for many who have only known suffering in both peace and war, must be translated into bread or rice, shelter, health and education, as well as freedom and human dignity.” The Dalai Lama
The Artisans of Ten Thousand Villages are considered within parameters that balance human need, product marketability and the long term sustainability of the relationship between the group and Ten Thousand Villages. Ten Thousand Villages strives to offer unique, quality handcrafted products that merge our North American world and the world of global artisans. Each product must communicate the quality, commitment and dedication of Ten Thousand Villages to build market presence, increase sales and provide a sustainable market channel for artisans.
For more information about TTV’s artisan partners click here
“If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with the children.” Gandhi
