Fair Trade Christmas Shopping Guide 2020 by The Fair Trade Association (FTAANZ)

FAIR TRADE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING GUIDE 2020

Welcome to the Fair Trade Christmas Shopping Guide Have you ever wanted to do your bit for ethical shopping but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where to start? We have done the homework for you! In this shopping guide, you will find a showcase of inspiring Fair Trade and fairly-sourced Christmas gift ideas ranging from fashion, accessories and jewellery to homewares, and more.

We are a member driven, not-for-profit organisation. Our aims are to: increase awareness, understanding of and support for Fair Trade; develop a strong and sustainable Fair Trade movement.

The guide features members of the Fair Trade Association who are based in Australia and work tirelessly to shine a light on their artisan partners around the globe. Each product tells a human story of challenges overcome and proud skills, used to create contemporary designs at home in our retail environment whilst livelihoods are sustained and thriving futures built. We hope you enjoy browsing and discovering gifts from people dedicated to bringing you quality, fairly produced and sustainable products, made by those who really do see the positive impact Fair Trade makes to their families, their communities and our planet.

The 10 Principles of Fair Trade

Source WFTO

www.fta.org.au

Recognising Fair Trade In an age of globalised markets and unsubstantiated â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fair washingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, it is increasingly vital for Fair Trade claims to be independently verified.

Below is a guide to three trustworthy systems.

Fair Traders of Australia Endorsement The Fair Traders of Australia (FToA) endorsement from the Fair Trade Association enables small businesses, with Fair Trade at the core of their mission, to strengthen and validate their commitment to the 10 Principles of Fair Trade in their business practices. To find out more, visit fta.org.au/fair-traders.

World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) Guarantee The WFTO focuses on both social enterprise and Fair Trade. The WFTO Guarantee System is the only international verification model focused on social enterprises that put the interests of workers, farmers and artisans first. To find out more, visit wfto.com.

Fairtrade Mark The Fairtrade Mark is a product certification label. Businesses can use the Fairtrade Mark on products that meet the international Fairtrade standards. Common Fairtrade certified products include chocolate, coffee, tea and cotton. To find out more, visit fairtrade.com.au

www.fta.org.au

DISCLAIMER: While we have sought to include only businesses that stock Fair Trade products or operate according to Fair Trade Principles no guarantee or formal endorsement is given on any listed business in regards to their Fair Trade operations other than those Fair Trader endorsed businesses, WFTO member organisations or Fairtrade Certified products which carry the Fairtrade label.

ACCESSORIES

Afribeads

Woven Clutch - $25

Fold-up Bag - $20

Africa palm leaf hand-woven clutch Made in Uganda

African cotton fabric foldable bag into attached pocket Made in Uganda

Better World Arts

Kashae Wings of Hope

Embroidered Clutch Bag - $45.75

Rustic Cork Bag - $59

Leather clutch with hand embroidery Made in Kashmir

Ethical, sustainable and eco friendly cork bag Made in Madagascar

Kashae Wings of Hope

Wax Paper Bag - $40

Aquila Cork Tote Bag - $60

Durable washable wax paper messenger bag. Made in Madagascar

Ethical, sustainable and eco friendly cork bag Made in Madagascar

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Kashae Wings of Hope

The Elephant Emporium

Messenger Bag - $40

Fabric Travel Bag - $95

Raffia and cork messenger bag Made in Madagascar

The Elephant Emporium

Vintage Hawaiian fabric bag Made in Cambodia

Koguis

Recycled Wallet - $39.95

Leather & Kuna Purse - $110

Recycled motorbike tire wallet Made in Cambodia

Soft leather purse with hand stitched Kuna appliquĂŠ Made in Colombia

Koguis

U-Chus Fair Trade

Kuna & Leather Satchel - $139

Retro Shopper Basket - $85

Soft leather satchel with hand stitched Kuna appliquĂŠ Made in Colombia

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Water hyacinth. Perfect for all occasions Made in Indonesia by Arum Dalu

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Fair Trade Downunder

Leather Wallet - $49

Messenger Bag - $60

Leather wallet with knot design Made in Mongolia

Kazakh embroidered shoulder bag Made in Mongolia

Adinkra Designs

Carnival Homewares

Market Basket - $69

Jute String Bags Duo - $45

Handwoven baskets perfect for shopping Made in Ghana

Set of 2 jute string bags Made in Bangladesh

Only Just Fair Trade

Mingalaba

Haveli Collection from - $49.95

Akha-Ani Red Tote - $70

Handmade with handwoven cotton and up-cycled leather Made in India

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Beautiful hand embroidered tote bag Made in Myanmar

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Mingalaba

Temples and Markets

Lennox Baskets Bundle - $99

Athena Paper Tote Bag - $110

3 baskets, great value Made in Myanmar

Handmade metallic washable vegan bag made of paper Made in Vietnam

bibi&me

Reusable Face Mask- $15 African print handmade face masks Made in Kenya

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CHILDREN

Adinkra Designs

Doll's Bed Basket Bundle - $115

Baby Moses Basket - $199

Doll and doll's bed bundle offer Made in Ghana

Moses basket for baby Made in Ghana

bibi&me

Ethica

Giraffe - $24

Finger Puppets - $5

African print giraffe Made in Kenya

Fun handknitted finger puppets Made in Peru

Ethica

Fair Trade Downunder

Alma the Alpaca - $25

Story Doll - $65

Hand crocheted cotton alpaca Made in Peru

Reversible, 3 character story doll Made in Thailand

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Fair Trade Downunder

Farm Tractor & Animals - $59

Doctor's Kit - $59

Farm tractor with trailer and animals Made in Thailand

Toy doctor's kit with medical instruments Made in Thailand

Fair Trade Downunder

The Elephant Emporium

Leather Baby Booties- $40

Plush Soft Elephant Toy - $17.95

Soft leather baby booties Made in Mongolia

Elephant Nature Park soft elephant toy Made in Thailand

Modimade

Rainbow Ball - $42.50

Rainbow Stacking Bowl & Ball Set- $55

Ball with rattle, numbers 1-12 Made in Cambodia

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Set of 6-sized bowls and balls Made in Cambodia

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Modimade

Sleepy Koala - $55

Butterfly Mobile - $49.50

Hand crochet koala toy Made in Cambodia

Hanging butterfly mobile, stitched by hand Made in Cambodia

My Fair Baby

Newborn Gift Set- $80

Newborn Gift Set- $85

Newborn gift set - Raindrops. Body suit made from organic certified cotton. Made in India, Kenya and Thailand

Newborn gift set - Natural. Body suit made from organic certified cotton. Made in India, Kenya and Thailand

My Fair Baby

Only Just

Newborn Gift Set- $80 Newborn gift set - Red Stripes. Body suit made from organic certified cotton. Made in India, Kenya and Thailand

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Handmade Play Set - $99.95 Handmade felt play set Made in Nepal

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FASHION

Ethica

Alpaca Mitten- $39

Alpaca Beanie $49

Hand knitted alpaca mitten. Made in Peru

Hand knitted alpaca beanie Made in Peru

Koguis

Women Wrap dress Canopy Charcoal - $135

Cartagena Mola Flat Sandals- $149

Hand printed batik over organic certified cotton . Made in Ghana by Global Mamas.

Uppers hand stitched indigenous Mola. Mix of colours. Made in Colombia

Koguis

Modimade

Unisex Borsalino Panama hat- $140

Keang Tshirt with Mountains - $55.95

Authentic natural fibres hand woven hat. Made in Colombia

Jersey cotton tshirt hand printed with mountain design Made in Cambodia

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Modimade

Sinerji

Keang Tshirt with Moons $55.95

Printed Bamboo Slip Dress - $99

Cotton jersey tshirt with hand printed moons Made in Cambodia

Printed bamboo slip dress Made in India

Sinerji

Knee length gathered skirt - $139

Babydoll dress - $159

Knee length gathered skirt - Bamboo Made in India

Handloom organic cotton babydoll frock Made in Thailand

Sinerji

Pleat Pants - $119

Tapered handloom Pant - $119

Hand loom Pleated pant made from organic cotton. Made in Thailand

Tapered handloom organic cotton pant Made in Thailand

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Sinerji

Shirt Dress - $159 Woven Bamboo Shirt dress - pockets Made in India

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Who made your clothes?

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GIFTWARE

Better World Arts

Note Books - Recycled Cotton Paper - $17.95

Lacquerware Boxes - $14.57

Notebooks made from cotton off-cuts Made in India

Hand painted lacquerware decorative boxes Made in Kashmir

Ethica

LOVEbomb Jewellery

Heart Keyring - $25

Men's Keyring - $25

Leather and fabric key ring Made in Peru

Men's keyring Made in Laos

Songbird Collection

Temples & Markets

Clay Paperweight Whistle - $45

Jewellery Box - $85

Handmade clay paperweight whistle Made in Thailand

Unique Asian inspired jewellery box Made in Vietnam

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The Elephant Emporium

Coconut Bowl Plain Metallic - $15

Hand Carved Wooden Elephant - $23.95

Recycled hand painted coconut bowls Made in Cambodia

Hand carved wooden baby elephant with trunk up Made in Thailand

Wombat Brain

Chinese Checkers- $49.95

Elephant Dung Paper Journal - $19.95

A classic easy board game. Made in India by Asha Handicrafts Association.

Recycled office waste & elephant dung Made in Sri Lanka

Wombat Brain

Only Just

Bush Skincare Gift Bag - $48.95 Maroma Natural Perfume - $19.95 Available in 4 fragrances. Made in India by Maroma

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Handmade using traditional methods by Warningakalina women Made in Australia

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HOMEWARES

Adinkra Designs

Round Basket - $66

African Wall Decor - $25.95

Handmade woven round basket Made in Ghana

Handwoven decor for your home Made in Ghana

Afribeads

African wax wraps - set of 2 large- $25

Hand Woven African bowl - $60

Set of 2 wax wraps Made in Uganda

Traditional concentric black circle design 40cm diameter Made in Uganda

Better World Arts

Knitted Cotton Throw - $94

Cushion-Wool - $63.80

100% Knitted Cotton Throw Made in India

Hand Stitched wool cushion Made in Kashmir

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Better World Arts

bibi&me

Chain-stitched Rug Large - $759

Sisal Basket - $45

Handmade wool rug Made in Kashmir

Natural sisal baskets - various sizes Made in Kenya

Carnival Homewares

Jute Rope Storage Basket - $140

Jute Retro Floor Mat - $420

Nat/cols jute 35cm x 35cm Made in Bangladesh

Natural & Spice 150cm handmade Made in Bangladesh

Carnival Homewares

Natural Jute Ottoman Set - $450

Coasters - set of 6 - $59

Set of 2 (80cm & 68cm x 22cm). Natural Made in Bangladesh

Assorted styles & colours 12cm diam. Made in Bangladesh

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Carnival Homewares

Mingalaba

Palm Mat - $79

Table Runner - $100

Natural palm design centre-piece Made in Bangladesh

Beautiful hand embroidered table runner Made in Myanmar

U-chus Fair Trade

Sika Macrame Hanger - $37

Hand-blocked Table Cloth - $117

Macrame jute plant hanger medium. Made in Bangladesh by CORR The Juteworks

Organic hand-blocked cotton tablecloth Made in India

U-chus Fair Trade

Shapla Jute Coasters - $31

Seagrass Cup Baskets - Set of 3 - $112

Set of 6 eco-chic jute drink coasters. Made in Bangladesh by CORR The Juteworks

Handmade seagrass baskets as planters storage Made in Bangladesh by CORR The Juteworks

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U-chus Fair Trade

Wombat Brain

Leaf & Flower Placemat - $37

Set/6 Coasters - $100

Leaf & flower Placemat in black 34 cm wide. Made in Bangladesh by CORR The Juteworks

Travelling Through Country; papier-machĂŠ & lacquerware Made in Kashmir

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JEWELLERY

Afribeads

Kashae Wings of Hope

African Wide Cuff Paper Bead Bracelet - $12

Inspirational Bracelets - $12

Multi-coloured paper bead bracelet Made in Uganda

Assorted inspirational charm bracelets Made in South Africa

Kashae Wings of Hope

LOVEbomb Jewellery

Aromatherapy Bracelets - $15

Plain Bangle - $25

Lava stone, Zulu seed aromatherapy bracelet Made in South Africa

Plain bangle available in three sizes Made in Laos

LOVEbomb Jewellery

Disc & Gold Earrings - $45

Starfish Earrings - $39

Disc earrings with sterling silver hooks Made in Laos

Starfish earrings with sterling silver hooks Made in Laos

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LOVEbomb Jewellery

Songbird Collection

Heart Necklace - $55

Boobook Owl Whistle Necklace - $29.99

Heart pendant on sterling silver chain Made in Laos

Clay whistle necklace, Australia collection Made in Thailand

Songbird Collection

Peacock Whistle Necklace - $34.99

Kea Whistle Necklace - $29.99

Clay whistle necklace, Asia collection. Made in Thailand

Clay whistle necklace, New Zealand collection Made in Thailand

Songbird Collection

Boobook Owl Earrings - $39.99

Blue Tit Whistle Necklace - $29.99

Clay earrings, Australia collection Made in Thailand

Clay whistle necklace, Europe collection Made in Thailand

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Temples & Markets

Zsiska Primavera Resin Necklace - $175

This Is Eden - Australia

Committed Necklace - $55

Resin adjustable painted flower necklace Made in Thailand

18K gold-plated stainless steel pendant, gold-plated 18 or 32 inch chain Made in Asia

This Is Eden - Australia

Restoring Justice Hoops - $42

Haymar Necklace- $39

18K gold-plated stainless steel or stainless steel. 2" hoops and posts. Made in Asia

18K gold-plated stainless steel pendant engraved with 'Hope' in Burmese and English Made in Asia

This Is Eden - Australia

Adinkra Designs

Strength in Hope Earrings- $55 Hand-woven teal glass beads with 18K gold-plated sterling silver beads Made in Asia

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Handcrafted Jewellery - $45 Handmade jewellery using recycled glass Made in Ghana

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Afribeads

LOVEbomb Jewellery

Paper bead multi-colour necklace - $35

Starfish Necklace- $45

African handmade 90 cm drop colourful necklace Made in Uganda

Starfish pendant on sterling silver chain Made in Laos

This Is Eden - Australia

Salt @ Light Drop Earrings - $45

Love & Justice Posts- $28

18K gold-plated sterling silver pendant with Cubic Zirconia on 18K gold-plated sterling silver hooks Made in Asia

18K gold-plated stainless post earrings, 0.4" L. Available in silver or gold. Made in Asia

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CHRISTMAS

Ethica

Koguis

Christmas Decorations - $7

Hand Woven Christmas Decorations - $17

Christmas decoration in Peruvian textile Made in Peru

Natural fibres skilfully woven spheres, mixed patterns Made in Colombia

The Elephant Emporium

Wombat Brain

Hand Made Star Decorations (6) - $21.95

Christmas Balls Assorted Designs - $14.95

Handmade star Christmas decorations 6-pack Made in Cambodia

Decorative hand painted and lacquered Made in Kashmir

Kibera Cards

Christmas Tags - $5 for pack of 6

Christmas Cards - $3 each or $10 for pack of 4

Handcrafted with recycled materials. Made in Kenya

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Handcrafted with recycled materials. Made in Kenya

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FOOD & DRINK

Palestine Fair Trade

Triple Treat - Infused Organic Olive Oils - $39

Unique Single Origin EV Olive Oil - $29

Choose your flavours Made in Palestine. Fairtrade certified trader

$29 each; any two $49 Made in Palestine. Fairtrade certified trader

Palestine Fair Trade

Wombat Brain

Jerusalem Blend Olive Oil - $16

Alter Eco Organic Truffles- $11.95

Perfect for Christmas Made in Palestine. Fairtrade certified trader.

Individually wrapped chocolate truffles Made with Fairtrade chocolate

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Why Fair Trade? Fair Trade promotes trade justice and reduces inequality. From producer through to consumer, Fair Trade ensures the shopping choices we make to enrich our lives also have a positive impact on the lives of others and the environment.

Shashista, has been a jewellery maker for 7 years in Old Dehli. Matr Boomie has been working with this jewelry making community in a low income area in North India since 2009. This community has grown from 40 artisans, to over 140 artisans with wages 30% above conventional market since Matr Boomie started working with them. Source: Matr Boomie Impact Report

Fair Trade fights poverty and empowers communities. Disadvantaged artisans, workers and farmers living in developing countries have more direct access to markets through Fair Trade wholesalers and retailers. Producers create their own sustainable livelihoods through employment and regular income. Skilled workers learn to improve working conditions for themselves and others they employ in order to create a sustainable future for themselves and their community.

Business Directory Fair Traders of Australia AfriBeads

afribeads.com.au

Better World Arts

betterworldarts.com.au

Ethica

ethica.org.au

Kashae Wings of Hope

kashaewingsofhope.net

Koguis

koguis.com.au

Sinerji

sinerji.com.au

AfriBeads offers fair trade stylish recycled paper bead jewellery, fashion, baskets and home wares from Africa. Each piece is lovingly handcrafted by gifted artisans, bringing individuality and style. The products are handmade from sustainable and environmental materials. We partner with the AfriBeads Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association in Uganda, and the income from these products gives the Ugandan artisans the independence to care for their own families and to lift themselves out of poverty. Better World Arts unites Australian Aboriginal artist with traditional artisans from a variety of other places, sustaining artists and artisans. Shop with an ultra low footprint and enjoy the hand crafted and quality unique gifts and homewares. Ethica supports several womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s groups to earn a fair income through their craft, by providing regular skills development and livelihoods. With your help we are generating employment for these women, giving them the opportunity of earning a fair income, while passing on skills and traditions to future generations. creating sustainable change. Luxurious alpaca and cotton range. Our vision to not only promote fair trade products but eco friendly, sustainable and cruelty free products as well. To do no harm to our planet, our artisans and all living beings. Koguis is committed to supporting indigenous communities and artisans from Colombia. Through ethically trading we help to preserve their cultural inheritance and the endangered traditional techniques passed on by generations. Koguis is also the business partner in Australia and NZ for the Fair Trade brand Global Mamas that supports artisans in Ghana, Africa. Their beautiful hand-printed batiks over organic certified cotton are one-of-a-kind fashion for women, men, babies, kids, with handbags and much more. Their recycled glass jewellery range is quite outstanding too. The Sinerji ethos is to create beautiful, ethical and sustainable garments that are timeless and long wearing. Designed in Qld, including signature prints, and produced in Northern Thailand and India by our trading partners, using eco fabrics and dyes. Sinerji production is endorsed by fair traders of Australia.

The Elephant Emporium is an endorsed Fair Trader of Australia (FToA) that has been working directly with our Fair Trade Artisans groups across Cambodia,Thailand and Myanmar for over 15 years. We travel The Elephant Emporium extensively every year to these regions working with our makers theelephantemporium.com.au focused on creating products that will not only benefit the small communities groups that create them but also the planet by transforming waste product into Fair Trade fashion accessories. We also support and promote Save Elephant Foundations Elephant Nature Park in Thailand .

U-chĂźs

u-chus.com.au

We strive to make a positive difference in the world, beginning with the lives of our artisans. Through providing them the opportunity to work in a safe environment for a fair wage, our business helps them live a happier and more dignified life. We believe in using locally sourced, sustainable materials and practices to empower our producers and artisans who live in marginalised communities to take control of their lives, businesses and community. Thus, continued business with our producer partners provide these communities with much needed economic security.

Business Member Directory Adinkra Designs adinkradesigns.com.au

bibi&me

bibiandme.com

Adinkra Designs is a socially responsible brand collaborating directly with artisanal producers to create modern handcrafted pieces inspired by the beauty of Africa. All of our products are handmade, using sustainable materials under fair trade principles.

A social impact brand created by NFP organization, So They Can. We connect with women, so they can create income generating opportunities to provide lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s essentials, including food, clothing, shelter and education for their children, All products are handmade in Kenya using traditional artisan skills with modern designs.

Carnival Homewares

Carnival Homewares has been sourcing textiles & fibres from around the globe for over 2 decades, producing a homewares range for coastal, country & city living. Carnival actively seeks out partners & processes to develop exclusive products that are not only beautiful but are environmentally friendly & socially conscious.

Fair Trade Downunder

Fair Trade Downunder aims to empower the poor and marginalized by telling their stories and selling their beautifully hand crafted products.

carnivalhomewares.com.au

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Kibera Cards are made by women from Kibera, the largest slum in Nairobi. They make and sell cards to provide income for their Kibera Cards Project families, helping them to escape from some extreme problems of kibera-cards-au.square.site urban poverty. The colourful and unique cards are all individually crafted using recycled materials.

Once a bomb dropped on Laos now a unique piece of jewellery, made from components which are poured in Laos under fair trade LOVEbomb Jewellery conditions Each product sold assists with safe land clearance & lovebombjewellery.com.au supports artisans to provide for their families and village. A percentage of their annual sales goes back into the local Laos communities, focussing on education and sanitation.

Mingalaba

mingalaba.com.au

Mingalaba Baskets originates from Myanmar (Burma) Every basket is handmade and individual in colour and style. We also now have other hand embroidered bags available.purchasing a basket goes directly back supporting the lifestyles of the local folk

Business Member Directory Modimade

modimade.com.au

My Fair Baby myfairbaby.com.au

Only Just

onlyjust.com.au

Palestine Fair Trade

palestinefairtradeaustralia.org.au

Songbird Collection songbirdcollection.com.au

This is Eden thisiseden.org

Wombat Brain wombatbrain.com

Modimade supports Cambodian communities by helping to strengthen futures through trade & design partnerships. The creation of every unique product in the range enriches the lives of the people who made it. The range include baby items and gift hampers for new parents, Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing and accessories. Selling fair trade babies and kids clothing and ethical newborn gifts.

Only Just is a not-for-profit organisation run predominantly by volunteers. We believe fair and just economic opportunities offer the best potential for real change in the developing world and for marginalised communities around Australia. Purchases help provide sustainable and dignified employment to some of the most disenfranchised communities in the world.

A registered charity fighting poverty and supporting regenerative farming by bringing a unique range of delicious organic Fair Trade olive oils and artisanal foods to Australia. From Gaza we bring beautiful handicrafts produced by Atfaluna School for Deaf Children and Sulafa Womensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Embroidery Centre. Songbird Collection has found its home in the hearts of birdlife lovers and ethical consumers alike. Unique, colourful and characterful, Songbird's signature range of whistle necklaces, earrings and paperweight whistles depict over 40 birds from Australia and around the world. Reaching and empowering people who have been trafficked for the purposes of sexual exploitation or forced marriage across Asia. The unique survivor-centred approach includes shelters providing safe & dignified environments where trafficking survivors can live, work & train for their future. Each piece of jewellery is inspired by the true story of a courageous woman and is handmade by rescued women. The profits from jewellery sales directly benefit the women.

Wombat Brain believes in supporting the Fair Trade movement, while empowering the growth & development of local artists & artisans.