Our partner in Cambodia defies convention by using unusual and recycled materials whenever possible to craft innovative and fashionable, Italian designed bags and accessories. Their unique materials include fishing and construction netting, upcycled vegan leather, luxe leather scraps from a leather furniture factory, and recycled plastic bags. The result is a water resistant, virtually indestructible, cool and unique line of bags and accessories. That’s not all that’s sustainable. Priority is given to the employment of women and mothers and an onsite preschool and daycare facility is there for their children. They enjoy sustainable livelihoods, healthcare, professional development and more.

Our fair trade non-profit partner has a mission to transform the lives of women. They create beautiful and thoughtfully designed accessories using traditional local weaving techniques that not only have the ability to transform an outfit, they can empower an entire community of indigenous women. A single thread is stronger when woven with many others and through their non-profit model, they strengthen communities of women weaving various support opportunities into a program focused on financial independence to overcome poverty. Artisans also receive savings and loan support (income and access to equipment through microloans), education (financial literacy, business development, self-esteem and family health and nutrition), and market access into a program focused on financial independence to overcome poverty.

Founded to bring sustainable change to impoverished communities in South America, this fair trade organization provides artisan groups the tools and support for better lives. Working with natural materials, including nuts and seeds, sustainably sourced from the rainforests in Ecuador, these artisans create beautiful pieces of jewelry. First, they meticulously transform these organic materials into beads through a “manual, low energy process” rendering each piece unique. Strung together the end result is striking. The tagua can be laser engraved.

This wonderful fair trade practice organization started as a center for children with disabilities, providing life-changing therapy and medical care for kids who suffer from physical challenges and social stigma. Soon, this center also provided job opportunities for these children’s mothers through the creation and production of their beautiful handcrafted items. The skills these women have learned and the money they have earned, have empowered them to buy homes, provide for their families, and sometimes start their own enterprises. Those that have been served include approximately 50 families who have children with special needs and approximately 230 families who have children with various neurological conditions.