Monday, December 28, 2015

Wholesome!

Wholesome! Fair Trade Organic Cane Sugar is made from certified organic
sugar cane grown in South America. Take it from the words of one its
producers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scAoB9zz-jw


Friday, December 11, 2015

Krochet Kids

"Behind every product is a person. A person full of ideas, dreams, and desires. Someone who possesses the inspiration for creation and the potential to break the status quo .  Krochet Kids, Intl         http://www.krochetkids.org/


Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Shop and Fight Human Trafficking

Human trafficking. It's a scary subject bringing to mind the horror of human being being treated as objects for sale. The problem is big but there is no need to despair. We can help and from the safety and comfort of our home. We can make a difference simply by shopping differently. The following article shows organizations who create and/or sell items made by girls who have been either rescued from prostitution or are at high risk of being brought into it if they aren't given other options.


Monday, December 7, 2015

Successful Fair Trade Sale at St Clare

Visited the Fair Trade Sale at St Clare Church in Santa Clara where people stood in solidarity with the marginalized artisans, farmers and families around the world by purchasing Fair Trade jewelry, soup, creches and scarves. Thank you to the people of St Clare including the children who helped promote Fair Trade for putting on this wonderful event!




Thursday, December 3, 2015

Fair Trade Sale at St Clare parish

Buy fair trade items and stand in solidarity with marginalized artisans, farmers and the families around the world at the annual Catholic Relief Services Work of Human Hands Sale at St Clare parish in Santa Clara on Saturday December 5 and Sunday December 6.


Wednesday, December 2, 2015

The Greater Good

A friend of mine purchased some fair trade Christmas gift from the Greater Good website. A portion of every purchase gives back to a worthy cause such asThe Hunger Site that funds food for the world's hungry or The Breast Cancer Site that funds mammograms for women in need. http://thehungersite.greatergood.com/store/ths/category/284/fair-trade


Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Zimele - To stand on one's own two feet

Zimele USA mentors women across ‪#‎SouthAfrica‬ to provide them with necessary skills and resources to break through ‪#‎Poverty‬. This ‪#‎FairTrade‬ program has empowered over 8,000 women to become small-scale entrepreneurs! See how you can get involved or donate! http://www.zimelecommunity.org/