It's Our Fifth Anniversary!
Five years. I’ve been the captain of the Didi Bahini ship for five years. I really believe in Fair Trade – it’s the best way I know to make a lasting difference...
Our supply chain includes pack mules!
“Pack mules??!?” “Yes, they use pack mules to bring the jewelry down the mountain.” When I first spoke to Elsa Haberle, manager of Langtang Designs, she told me about the resilient and dedicated...
Accountable Relationships -- Fair Trade Principle #2
Long-term business relationships that are open, respectful and honest. Relationships that grow to feel like family. That’s what Fair Trade strives to create. Making a difference for our artisan partners and their...
Cultivate New Opportunities -- Fair Trade Principle #1
Does it really make a difference? Does “fair trade” really mean anything? How do I know which claims to trust? It’s hard to know. Many terms – ethical, sustainable, direct trade -- suggest...