Each of the products sold on this website benefits the artisan that produces them. They are paid in advance with a fair wage. No two items are the same and, many times, we may only have one unique item to offer you. Our goal is to make this a rewarding shopping experience for you while helping men and especially women around the world with steady work and income and safe working conditions while perserving the environment.

If an item is out of stock, please check back often or drop us a note and let us know that you must have that item as soon as possible. We will do our best to accommodate your wishes!

Thank you for your support.  You are making a difference in the lives of others!

For more information and inspiration, may we recommend ...

Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin

www.ikat.org (Central Asia Institute). Their mission is to promote and support community-based education, especially for girls, in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Half the Sky by Nichola Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn    Winners of the Pulitzer prize educate us about the oppression of women and girls in developing countries and our role in helping make the world a better place.

Fair Trade Network  www.fairtraderesource.org  Your best resource for everything Fair Trade.  Their mission is to grow the Fair Trade movement.

The Girl Effect  www.girleffect.org  (hint:  pick “Agree”).  Founded by Nike Foundation and joined by the No Vo Foundation, they share a mission to create opportunities for girls around the world.

Fair Trade Federation www.fairtradefederation.org Strengthening and promoting Fair Trade organizations in North America.

Heifer International www.heifer.org Their mission is to end world hunger and poverty while caring for the earth.

Women for Afghan Women www.womenforafghanwomen.org  An organization established in New York who are committed to ensuring the rights of Afghan women.