Nothing fancy, but a quick blog, inspired by a friend's Facebook post last night about Gospel centered Fair Trade items made by artisans around the world. Most of these (but, admittedly not all) are non-profits so the money goes directly to the artisans and there are no "middle men" taking a cut.
Here are a few I'm aware of. Please leave comments below with others so you can help spread the word!
I've mentioned my love for the Fair Trade Friday subscription club. There are 2 options: a monthly box with 3-4 items inside and an Earring of the Month option. I LOVE all of my Fair Trade Friday items and love having thoughtful gifts on hand to give to family and friends.
Many of the groups below are ones I've discovered through my Fair Trade Friday subscription box. I have shopped from several of these groups after discovering their purpose!
By shopping from these groups you are empowering women, providing men with dignified work, helping break the cycle of poverty and, in some cases, providing education!
Happy Shopping!
The Refugee Project--The Refugee Project is in Houston, TX and is made up from artisans from all over the world who have been relocated to the United States by the United Nations. You can read the stories of many of the ladies who are hand crocheting items on the site. I gave my niece and her husband a handmade baby blanket as they wait to meet their 1st child in August!
Root Collective
Ruhuma Designs---A group that rescues minors who have been sold into commercial prostitution. The items in the store have been made by these girls.
Here are a few I'm aware of. Please leave comments below with others so you can help spread the word!
I've mentioned my love for the Fair Trade Friday subscription club. There are 2 options: a monthly box with 3-4 items inside and an Earring of the Month option. I LOVE all of my Fair Trade Friday items and love having thoughtful gifts on hand to give to family and friends.
Many of the groups below are ones I've discovered through my Fair Trade Friday subscription box. I have shopped from several of these groups after discovering their purpose!
By shopping from these groups you are empowering women, providing men with dignified work, helping break the cycle of poverty and, in some cases, providing education!
Happy Shopping!
The Refugee Project--The Refugee Project is in Houston, TX and is made up from artisans from all over the world who have been relocated to the United States by the United Nations. You can read the stories of many of the ladies who are hand crocheting items on the site. I gave my niece and her husband a handmade baby blanket as they wait to meet their 1st child in August!
JOYN--After receiving several items from Joyn in my Fair Trade Friday box I have placed orders for other items. I now have headbands, scarves, a key chain and a clutch from JOYN. I also have given scarves and headbands as gifts. JOYN is located in Northern India, at the base of the Himalayas. One of the things I love about Joyn is that they tell you the names of each of the artisans involved in creating the product. I save all of my tags so that I can pray for the heart of the ones who have made the items I love so much.
One of my favorite ministries is The Mercy House, a maternity home for girls in Kenya who have become pregnant due to heartbreaking situations. In fact, Fair Trade Friday was born as a ministry of The Mercy House! The Mercy House has an online shop where you can purchase items that support the ministry. Several of the items are made by the residents of the home. I have necklaces, bracelets and even the framed Africa picture.
Amazima Ministries--Amazima was founded by Katie Davis, author of Kisses From Katie. Items are made by artisans in Jinga, Uganda.
Rahab's Rope--Shop at Rahab's Rope to help stop human trafficking
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Mercy Goods
Tukula--One of the items I received in my Fair Trade Friday box from Tukula included a tag saying it was made by Susan in Jinga, Uganda and her picture is on the tag.
Grain of Rice Project
Timbali Crafts
Caring for Korah
Shop With A Mission
One of my favorite ministries is The Mercy House, a maternity home for girls in Kenya who have become pregnant due to heartbreaking situations. In fact, Fair Trade Friday was born as a ministry of The Mercy House! The Mercy House has an online shop where you can purchase items that support the ministry. Several of the items are made by the residents of the home. I have necklaces, bracelets and even the framed Africa picture.
Amazima Ministries--Amazima was founded by Katie Davis, author of Kisses From Katie. Items are made by artisans in Jinga, Uganda.
Rahab's Rope--Shop at Rahab's Rope to help stop human trafficking
Village Artisan-
No.41
Mercy Goods
Tukula--One of the items I received in my Fair Trade Friday box from Tukula included a tag saying it was made by Susan in Jinga, Uganda and her picture is on the tag.
Timbali Crafts
Caring for Korah
Shop With A Mission
Root Collective
Ruhuma Designs---A group that rescues minors who have been sold into commercial prostitution. The items in the store have been made by these girls.
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