Holiday Gift Guide 2012
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Table of Contents Welcome ………………………………………………………………….. 3 For the Home …………………………………………………………… 4 For the Table …………………………………………………………….. 7
Paper Goods …………………………………………………………….. 9 Holiday Items …………………………………………………………… 11 Stocking Stuffers ……………………………………………………… 15
For Her …………………………………………………………………….. 17 Member Spotlight ……………………………………………………. 24 Head to Toe ……………………………………………………………… 28
For T(w)eens ……………………………………………………………. 31 Bath & Body ……………………………………………………………… 33 For Him ……………………………………………………………………. 37 For the Gourmet ………………………………………………………. 39 For Kids ……………………………………………………………………. 44 Retail Store Guide ……………………………………………………. 47
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Dear Friends, Welcome to the 2012 Fair Trade Federation Holiday Gift Guide! We are overjoyed to bring you our biggest and best Gift Guide ever. Featuring products from more than 75 Fair Trade businesses, you’re sure to find perfect gifts for your loved ones! By purchasing the gifts in this guide, you support global economic partnerships that empower women, provide education for children, encourage the growth of communities, and heal the earth. All the gifts featured in this guide are sold by businesses and organizations that are fully committed to Fair Trade Principles. As Fair Trade Federation members, these organizations exist to make a difference in the lives of artisans and farmers around the world – so you can feel confident that your purchase truly has a positive impact. Read our Member Spotlights on pages 24-27 to learn how two FTF members create opportunities and build capacity in producer communities in Ghana and Haiti.
I’m sold! In each product profile, there’s a link that reads Click to View Product. This link will connect you directly to the seller’s website, where you can find out more about each product, make purchases online, and browse other wonderful gifts. Be sure to look through our Retail Stores & Cafes Guide on pages 47-48, where you can find your nearest Fair Trade retailer. In addition to purchasing the Fair Trade gifts in this guide, here are more ways to celebrate Fair Trade this holiday season: ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫
Prepare a dish featuring Fair Trade ingredients for your next dinner party Educate your community with films and speakers Invest in, donate to, or volunteer with a Fair Trade Organization Host a Fair Trade home party Suggest that your workplace choose Fair Trade corporate gifts
Visit www.FairTradeFederation.org to discover more great ways to be an advocate for a more just economic system, during this holiday season and in the year to come. Finally, many thanks to Lyndsay Ayers for her wonderful work in creating this guide! Happy Holidays,
Madeline Kreider Carlson
On the cover: Artisans at Dastkar Ranthambore in Rajasthan, India create beautiful one of a kind pieces. Photo courtesy of Ten Thousand Villages.
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for the home SERRV Floral Canister Set $70 Can’t you imagine these striking canisters on your counter? They could be the beautiful reminder that you helped to preserve the traditional craft skills used on this Bat Trang set. Hand painted with intricate detail, this set of 3 functional ceramic canisters features varied floral patterns. Hand wash recommended. Click to View Product Seven Hopes United Peace Bowl $25 Bring more peace into your home with this sweet addition for the holidays. Each is handcrafted by our partners in India, and your purchase will help the cause of peace, one artisan at a time. Click to View Product
Gifts with Humanity Lovers Heart Tree of Life Oil Drum Wall Art $79.99 Haitian artisans cut the design of a tree of life with heart shaped boughs from recycled oil drums, adding depth to the piece by hand embossing texture. Finished with a high gloss enamel coating, it can be displayed indoors or out. Signed by the artist. Avg. diameter 24”. Click to View Product
My Bolga Baskets Uganda Large Deep Round Bowl $63 This beautiful basket is made by women weavers in Uganda. The rich blue color is from crushed minerals and is woven with natural bukeddo, which comes from banana leaves, and buso, which comes from a palm. Approx. 16” in diameter by 5.5” deep. Click to View Product www.FairTradeFederation.org
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for the home Mira Fair Trade Curved Stem with 5 Bells $18 This attractive visual piece is made of 5 metal bells dipped in copper and hung on a curved stem. They create a clear, resonant sound whether hung by a doorway or inside a window. The bells have been made by the Hussain family for generations in the village of Nirona, India. 18” long; each bell measures 1.5”. Click to View Product HandCrafting Justice Hemp Stripe Cushion $45 This cushion cover by Dignity Design is part of an initiative that ensures a sustainable future to hundreds of artisans from impoverished Thai communities. Made partially from lightweight hemp versatile enough to match anyone’s style. Colors are inverted on back. Available in blue or yellow. 16” x 16”. Click to View Product
Art Aids Art South African Bead & Wire Yogi $120 This limited edition sculpture, custom designed for Art Aids Art, is crafted from glass seed beads and wire by a skilled collective of artisans in Cape Town, South Africa. 7” tall. Click to View Product
Tropical Salvage Malayan Pearl Divers’ Chest $420 Handmade in Jepara, Indonesia with wood salvaged from rivers, landslides, and from beneath the earth, this is a beautiful, functional piece for your home. With its traditional joinery, solid wood, floating panels and recycled brass hardware, this piece helps create jobs and supports conservation efforts in Indonesia. Call 503-236-6155 for retail sales. Click to View Product www.FairTradeFederation.org
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for the table Indego Africa Copabu Wooden Bowl $45 Using jacaranda wood hand carved by local artisans , these bowls are finished with weaving done by the women of the Abaharaniramajyambere Cooperative in Butare, Rwanda. These bowls are delivered with a tag signed by the artisan weaver, giving you a chance to better know these creative women artisans. 7.5” h x 3.5” w. Click to View Product
Kingdom Ventures, Inc. Pine Needle Basket $40 The women of Fuente de Pino in Nicaragua craft these baskets from pine needles! Using a coilbasket technique, they create a variety of sizes and styles, each with a highlight of color. These baskets are highly functional but can also be purely decorative. Medium basket is 11.5” in diameter. Click to View Product
Kingdom Ventures, Inc. Placemats (Set of 4) $22 Add distinction to your holiday table with handdyed, hand-woven cotton placemats from Tai Dam of Thailand. Known throughout Thailand for the quality of their weaving, these textiles showcase their work! Available in a variety of colors and patterns. Approx. 19” x 13”. Click to View Product
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for the table Dolma Fair Trade Harvest Placemats $12 This placemat is block-printed by hand by fair trade artisans in India. Artisans combine the playful coil print with a conch shell brown border that is finished with a sienna edge. 14” x 18”. Click to View Product
Gifts with Humanity Mahogany Animal Napkin Rings $29.99 Hand carved in Kenya using chisels, screwdrivers, and other hand tools, this set of six animal-shaped napkin rings set a table for many personalities. Includes one of each: lion, cheetah, elephant, rhinoceros, giraffe and zebra. Average size is 3.5” w x 2.5” h. Click to View Product
Baskets of Cambodia Ceramic Baskets $14.95 Featured in museum stores nationwide, these custom ceramic basket blends are exquisite pieces of art. Expert weavers take the basic ceramic shapes, oval, square and round and trim them out with their renowned fine basketry. 5.5” x 5.5”. Click to View Product
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paper goods
Good Paper Batik Peace Dove Card $4.99 This dove will deliver your message with holiday cheer and love. Lovingly hand crafted in the Philippines by women who have escaped prostitution, this card incorporates a variety of handmade, recycled papers, making it environmentally sustainable, too. 4.5� x 5.75�. Click to View Product
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paper goods Fair Trade Resource Network & Fair Trade Federation 2013 Fair Trade Calendar $12.95 Give the gift of 12 months of inspiration! This year’s calendar features awardwinning photos of fair trade artisans, farmers and organizations. 13.5” x 9.5”. Click to View Product
Mr. Ellie Pooh Holiday Greetings Card $3.99 These Holiday Greetings cards are uniquely embellished handcrafted works of art. They are made with 100% waste material (30% fiber from elephant dung, 70% post-consumer paper). Mr. Ellie Pooh’s mission is to put sustainable paper-making and artisan jobs in areas of human/elephant conflict in Sri Lanka. Click to View Product
Distant Village, Inc. Wildgrass Paper Sheets, 8.5” x 11” (25 sheets) $7.50 The handmade Wildgrass Paper sheets are made in the Philippines of 100% recyclable, compostable materials including renewable plant-based fibers and invasive plant species. Great for crafting and scrapbooking! Printer compatible (both laser and inkjet); available in Natural and Cream, with Straight or Deckled edges, Totally Chlorine Free (TCF). Click to View Product www.FairTradeFederation.org
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holiday items Venture Imports Natural Stone Nativity $45 The natural stone surrounding the family displays the work that went into creating this piece of art. Each piece is hand carved using a machete by artists in Kisii, Kenya. The women then wet-sand the stone until smooth to the touch. 6” – 8” tall. Click to View Product Click here for a video of this product being made!
A Fair Trade World “Longest Paper Bead Strand in the World” $28 This colorful, multi-functional, long strand of paper beads was handmade by the women of Uganda. Wear it as a belt for the perfect accessory to your holiday outfit or use it as a multicolored garland to encircle your Christmas tree. 78” – 82”. Click to View Product
Ayindisa African Doll Nativity Set $65 Each doll is a work of art in this set, which includes; baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, one angel, one shepherd and three wise men. Your purchase provides fair income for women artisans in Africa. Click to View Product
Fair Trade Judaica Wire and Bead Gecko Menorah $40 The gecko menorah is made in South Africa from wire and beads in the Zimbabwean tradition by Victor Chiteura, a gifted self-taught artisan. It uses regularsized Chanukah candles. 10.5” long x 6” wide x 1.5”tall. Click to View Product
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holiday items SERVV Toona Wood Holy Family $100 Tall and sculptural, these holy figures are beautifully carved from dark Toona wood and then meticulously painted by hand to create the colorful patterning. Pekerti in Indonesia has been working since 1975 to preserve traditional Indonesian handcrafting skills. A SERVV exclusive. Each approx. 14.25” x 2.75”. Click to View Product
Fair Trade Judaica Hand Painted Wooden Menorah $40 Painted in traditional folk art style, this colorful menorah depicts scenes of daily life in La Palma, El Salvador. In the cooperative La Semilla de Dios, the men do the carpentry and the women hand paint and finish each piece. The paints are water based and toxin-free. 12” x 3” x 4”. Click to View Product
Beyond Borders Triptych Nativity $149 “Oh come let us adore him!” This hinged folk art is a marvelous holiday statement piece, perfect for in front of the fireplace or on an entryway table. Made of recycled metal by Jean Marie of Croix des Bouquet, Haiti. 36” x 18”. Click to View Product www.FairTradeFederation.org
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holiday items Global Mamas Sister Ornament $10.50 The beautiful beads on this ornament tell a story of Sisters Uniting and Transforming to Prosper in a new day. This handcrafted item makes a meaningful gift or keepsake. It is handmade by women in Africa from recycled glass and includes a tag explaining the meaning of the beads. Click to View Product
Lucuma Designs Carved Gourd Ornaments $8.25 - $17.25 Make it a fair trade Christmas with these natural, earth friendly gourd ornaments that bring twice the smiles! Each carved ornament from our collection was handcrafted with care by artists in Peru following a tradition that dates back over 4,000 years. Click to View Product
holiday items UPAVIM Crafts Recycled Garland $8 This eco-friendly garland is strung with beads and 12 colorful snowflakes made from recycled soda cans. Made by a cooperative of 80 women living in marginalized communities on the outskirts of Guatemala City. Sales of their goods support community programs. Approx. 75” long. Click to View Product
Village Markets Hand Carved Noah’s Ark Set $124.95 Hand carved by artisans in Kenya, this 18 piece Noah’s Ark set is the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys the age-old story of Noah. Each piece is lovingly carved from a single piece of Jacaranda wood for seamless, life-like detail. These animals would look magnificent marching two by two down your table. Click to View Product
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Mr. Ellie Pooh Holiday Teacher Note Boxes $14.99 These Note Boxes are the perfect teacher’s gift. Every teacher has a desk. Every desk should have some scratch paper. Instead of using post-its, why not use the greenest alternative on the planet? Note Boxes come filled with 100% recycled handmade paper. All binding agents are all natural vegetable products. Click to View Product
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stocking stuffers Art Aids Art Shwe Shwe Heart Ornament $15 Colorful and distinctive, these heart ornaments will brighten any room. Constructed with felt, sequins and South Aftrica’s unique shwe shwe fabric, the world’s only indigo dyed discharge printed fabric, each is unique. Lovingly handmade in Khayelitsha by mothers in the eKasi Women’s Skills Development Program. Click to View Product
ARZU STUDIO HOPE Peace Cord ® $10 (plastic button)/ $15 (brass button) Peace Cord® bracelets are hand woven by women in Afghanistan from authentic parachute cord and uniform buttons. Artisans receive fair wages, literacy classes and education for their children, as well as access to healthcare. Wear Peace Proudly today with our various styles of bracelets for women and men! Click to View Product
There’s a String Doll for everyone! Click here for the interactive String Doll Gift Guide.
Kamibashi The String Doll Gang $10 each The perfect gift for any occasion! Handmade in Thailand, each Kamibashi String Doll character has his or her own name and “good luck” power written on a fabric tab. Choose from over 170 entertaining charms. The 2” – 3” dolls come attached to a key ring & lobster clip and can be used as key chains, bag charms, holiday ornaments, fan pulls and more. Click to View Product
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stocking stuffers Indego Africa Set of 4 Wine Coasters $15 Indego Africa wine coasters feature an innovative solution to the ageold “Hey, where’s my wineglass?” query: they fit snugly over the base of the wine glass. From dinner parties to weddings, these wine coasters are the perfect gift for guests and hostesses alike. Each set is delivered with a tag signed by the artisan. 4” x 4”. Click to View Product
Lucuma Designs Organic Cotton Knitted Finger Puppets $5.95 each Inspire fun play with these imaginative finger puppets handknitted by skillful women knitters in the highlands of Peru using eco-friendly 100% organic cotton. Choose from over 150 different people and critters. Click to View Product
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for her The Andean Collection Alpaca Infinity Scarf $98 The trendy, yet classic and wearable infinity scarf gets an Andean twist. Luxurious alpaca makes this scarf warm and cozy without compromising style. It is hand loomed by artisans in Ecuador where the alpaca has held significant cultural and artistic value for thousands of years. Click to View Product Click here to watch a video about Andean Collection’s impact on artisans!
Awava Kawa Clutch $47 This Waswad for Awava clutch is an exciting and colorful addition to the Awava family. Each clutch is made in Uganda from upcycled canvas and hand painted, resulting in a 100% vegan, leather-like material. Each bag is one-of-a-kind! Click to View Product
Better Way Imports Very Berry Bracelet in Olive $22 With chunky beads that come from a local market, the Very Berry Bracelet is a colorful addition to any outfit. Made in the Middle East by women who have been rescued from slavery, this bracelet symbolizes freedom and a new life. Click to View Product www.FairTradeFederation.org
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for her Pueblito Soapberry, Acacia and Mate Necklace Set $19 This necklace of all natural, un-dyed seeds strung on a waxed cotton cord makes a truly organic statement. By purchasing this set, you support Pueblito’s work in environmental preservation and giving talented but disadvantaged artisans an opportunity to participate in an equitable global market. Click to View Product
Global Goods Partners Brown Embroidered Bracelet $30 This bracelet brings a twist to traditional Mayan embroidery. The fabric is delicately embroidered then cut away to create textured and sculptural textile jewelry that provides employment and income for Mexican women artisans in the Yucatan peninsula. Click to View Product
Mayu The Llanpu | Hooded Alpaca Scarf $155 Frolic about town or amongst mountains in this sultry hooded scarf. An Andean inspired luxury gift, hand-knit in Peru from pure alpaca fiber. 80” x 8”. Click to View Product
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for her Creative Women Asymmetrical Scarves $72 More than just designing and selling textiles, Creative Women promotes equitable trading practices and supports women’s economic independence. This new scarf collection from India is made from mid-weight cotton, with hand-woven dots creating an interesting asymmetrical pattern. 24” x 80”. Click to View Product Fair Trade Winds Ombre Threaded Cuff $23 On-trend tonal palettes of color are threaded into the chains of a brass cuff. Choose from 3 ombre designs– teal, poppy, or black. Handmade by artisans in India, who belong to a women’s cooperative. 2.25” wide; adjusts to fit most wrists. Click to View Product
for her MarketPlace India Infinity Loop Necklace $18 This necklace is made from repurposed cotton jersey scraps. The jersey is twisted and braided to create a necklace to dress up or down. A perfect choice for holiday accessorizing! Part of the Chindis collection from MarketPlace India. Click to View Product
Greenheart Shop Tagua Bib Necklace $71.95 You will make an impact when you buy this necklace and when you wear it. It is handcrafted by artisans in Ecuador out of sustainably harvested tagua seeds, accented with a soft leather tie. It is 18” long, lightweight and available in berry, ivory, midnight teal and sunset orange. Click to View Product
Marquet Fair Trade Open Weave Scarf $23 The delicate nature of this open weave scarf makes for a light-weight and airy design. Available in ten striking color combinations that are sure to add flair to any outfit. Hand dyed and woven from 100% locally grown cotton fibers, by the Ton Fai collective in Thailand. 62” x 22”. Click to View Product www.FairTradeFederation.org
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for her Mata Traders Archer and Spear Set Archer Necklace $28; Spear Earrings $16 Bring a primitive modern look to your neckline. It could transform your outfit and the lives of others. This set was handmade by artisans in India. Archer necklace is made from brass and bone; measures 12”- 13”. Spear earrings are made from brass; measure 2.5”. Click to View Product Handmade Expressions Upcycled Plastic Tote Bag $45 This uncommon classic is a fashionable and practical gift for any woman. It is made by women artisans in the Kutch region of India, trained to use the traditional art form of hand weaving using recycled plastic bags instead of yarn. 13” x 13.5”; Strap length 47”. Click to View Product
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One Mango Tree Hand-loomed scarf – Navy Ikat $34 Our hand-loomed scarves are the perfect accessory for every season. Made from gorgeous hand-dyed cotton by a group of skilled artisan weavers in Kampala. The designs are developed by the artisans themselves – a unique pattern that resembles the ikat weavings of Central Asia. Your one-of-a-kind accessory this season. Click to View Product
BeadforLife Musana Earrings $16 These earrings are the newest addition to the Musana Collection. A brightly colored cascade of tiny beads creates a festive look. Musana, a name meaning sunshine in Luganda, evokes an image of many people and cultures coming together to add light to the world. Click to View Product
Beads of Esiteti Stand-Together Maasai Bracelets $15 each For hundreds of years, the Maasai have crafted beadwork like these vibrant bracelets as a way of expressing their heritage and traditional way of life. Each purchase helps preserve this culture while creating a brighter future for generations to come. Click to View Product www.FairTradeFederation.org
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member spotlight: Shea Yeleen Creates New Opportunities in Ghana Nine years ago, Rahama Wright was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Mali helping a group of women organize their first shea butter cooperative. Today, she is President and CEO of Shea Yeleen, a small, growing social enterprise that works to empower rural women in sub-Saharan Africa by selling fair trade, unrefined shea butter skincare products in the US. A GhanaianAmerican, Rahama started Shea Yeleen to help shea producers build and strengthen their own independent cooperatives. Earlier this year, Rahama had the opportunity to further this work when she traveled to northern Ghana to visit a group of women representing the Tamale Shea Cluster Initiative (TaSCI). The Tamale Shea Cluster Initiative is a local organization of 400 women shea producers organized into independent shea butter cooperatives in over 14 villages. Rahama was introduced to TaSCI by the U.S. Embassy and was immediately interested in learning more about their work.
WATCH: Shea Yeleen at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Rahama Wright and shea butter producer Gladys Sala Petey were interviewed by Voice of America about their participation in the 2011 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Shea Yeleen invited Gladys and two other shea butter producers to visit Washington, D.C., share their stories, and teach festival visitors about the importance of fair trade shea butter as a part of this exciting event.
When Rahama learned that the members needed assistance with financial modeling, she offered to travel to Tamale to lead a training session focused on pricing. Tamale is a large town in northern Ghana, about 10 hours by bus from the national capital of Accra. Tamale and the surrounding villages are largely Muslim communities that practice polygamy, like many regions in sub-Saharan Africa. Families live in compounds of multiple mud huts, often with grass or metal roofs, most without running water or electricity. The hardworking women in this region are responsible for caring for the family, washing laundry, cooking meals, tending to children, as well as farming, gardening, or operating small business endeavors to earn money to pay for necessities and food. According to surveys Shea Yeleen has conducted in the region, most women in the villages surrounding Tamale live on less than $1 a day, cannot afford to send their children to school, and suffer from health issues such as malaria and dysentery.
For centuries, women in Tamale have produced unrefined shea butter, made from the seed of the Karite Tree. Shea butter, which is traditionally used for cooking, skin care, medicines, and oil lamps, is produced through a process that involves collecting the fruit, then extracting, drying, and grinding the seeds, and finally heating and mixing with water to extract the oil. Women from the same family or village often work together to complete this laborious process. As outside interest in shea butter has grown in the last few years, many women formed democratic shea butter cooperatives to produce larger quantities of shea butter to sell to buyers and exporters. Over the course of the 2-day visit and training sessions, Rahama helped TaSCI members assess their production costs and sales revenue. Members were selling their shea butter primarily to buyers from companies in the United Kingdom and India. After the pricing analysis, members realized that the prices offered by these buyers did not allow them to make a profit. In fact, members were losing money on almost all shea transactions with these buyers.
As outside interest in shea butter has grown, many women formed democratic shea butter cooperatives to produce larger quantities for export.
Rahama led a discussion with TaSCI to help evaluate ways to cut production costs, negotiate purchasing prices with buyers, and ultimately to set an agreed price for shea butter among the TaSCI cooperatives, allowing the members to support each other and present their pricing needs to buyers as a collective.
Back in Washington, D.C., Shea Yeleen is developing a strategy to provide sustainable support to TaSCI. Shea Yeleen is working to become an official entity in Ghana, with a Board of Directors including representation from TaSCI, and a Ghanaian office to facilitate ongoing communications. Shea Yeleen will provide sponsorship for producers to access trainings on production and business development skills. Finally, Shea Yeleen will purchase TaSCI’s shea butter at fair trade prices. Shea Yeleen is excited to have begun the first stages of this plan to support the important work of the Tamale Shea Cluster, and looks forward to expanding efforts in 2013. --Whitney Files, Shea Yeleen www.sheayeleen.com
member spotlight: Growing Justice in Haiti Just Haiti began in 2006 as an idea. Inspired by the work of another FTF member, Café Justo in Douglas, AZ, Just Haiti founder Kim Lamberty wanted to begin a fair trade coffee program in Baraderes, Haiti. Baraderes is a small, poverty-stricken, isolated town and regional center located at the end of 30 miles of dirt road, nestled among the mountains in southern Haiti. Just Haiti’s founders had a long-term relationship with the community through the Baraderes parish.
The goal was to work with that community of traditional coffee growers to regenerate Just Haiti’s first coffee training in Baraderes, 2008. Coffee growers from Café Justo’s their business, which had collapsed in the cooperative in Salvador Urbina, Chiapas, Mexico 1980s, in a way that benefitted the growers traveled to Haiti to lead the training. and their families, rather than just coffee speculators or exporters. In 2008, its first year, Just Haiti imported 300 pounds of high-quality, shade-grown, chemical-free coffee from a 24member grower association in Baraderes called KDB. In 2012, that total expanded to 10,000 pounds, and KDB has grown to more than 100 members! Although still small, Just Haiti has had incredible success in growing a business whose beneficiaries are Haitian coffee growers. In 2011, 67% of the In 2011, 67% of the price of a bag of Just Haiti Coffee went directly to the coffee price of a bag of Just growers in Haiti.
Haiti Coffee went directly to the coffee growers in Haiti.
In 2011, Just Haiti started to build on the work begun in Baraderes by expanding into other small grower communities in Haiti. The expansion is being undertaken carefully, to ensure that Just Haiti preserves the relationship-based model of doing business that is the foundation of their success. Just Haiti works with the most vulnerable and economically at-risk communities, who would not otherwise have access to technical assistance and market development. This approach works in part because Just Haiti also seeks communities that already have a U.S.-based partner, such as a church or nonprofit organization, which is in agreement with the Just Haiti vision and wants to accompany their Haitian partners in the process of developing high-quality coffee for export. The U.S. partners accept some financial and marketing responsibility, in return for Just Haiti’s technical expertise and market development.
Just Haiti pays the fair trade price for coffee up front – without any reductions – then exports, roasts, packages, and sells the coffee in the United States. Afterward, all profits go directly to the coffee producers and their families. How does Just Haiti know the growers in Baraderes are doing well? Growers say they receive a “package” of benefits through their membership in KDB. That package includes receiving a much higher price for their coffee than previously. Most growers tell Just Haiti that they use that money first to pay for the education of their children.
Baraderes, Haiti
Just Haiti works with the most vulnerable and economically at-risk communities, who would not otherwise have access to technical assistance and market development.
The story of Marise Paivin is typical. She joined KDB in 2009 because she wanted to improve her financial situation, and she had heard that members of the association receive a “benefit,” or profit check, in addition to the fair trade price for the coffee. Her situation has improved dramatically as a result of that check. She now pays for the education of her children, and she has expanded her small farm plot so that she can grow more of the food she needs to feed her family, helping to keep her kids from going hungry. Benefits also include developing a strong community among the growers, training and formation, leadership development, and a safety net that consists of health care assistance, a death benefit, and assistance for needy families.
Carcasse, a town also located in Haiti’s south, was the second community of growers to begin selling coffee to Just Haiti, in 2011. Just Haiti is currently in conversation with 4 other communities across Haiti. Their goal: to add 15 new grower communities to the Just Haiti family in 5 years. Your purchase of Just Haiti Coffee is a vital part of this effort. Together we will drink coffee and grow justice in Haiti, one coffee bean at a time. –Kim Lamberty, President of Just Haiti, Inc.
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Mata Traders Bedrock Earrings $16 These eye catching blue stone earrings with brass tassels will get all the best attention. Each pair of earrings is handmade by artisans in India from brass and reconstituted turquoise. 3”. Click to View Product
Greenola Style Croft Headband $35 Alpaca has a natural elasticity in certain weaves and we use 100% organic alpaca which in its pure state is comparable to cashmere. Handmade in Cochabamba, Bolivia by our partnering women’s cooperative. Click to View Product
Project Have Hope Fabric & Leather Purse $50 This fashionable bag is hand-crafted by artisans in Uganda and features a combination of leather and African fabric. It has a hidden magnetic closure and two inside pockets, one with a zipper. Approx. 14” wide x 12” high, with 13” straps. Click to View Product
Gifts With Humanity Organic Ring $49.50 This contemporary Organic Ring features a stunning red burnt copper center with a brass band and setting in a fluid and organic design. It is adjustable, making it easy for gift giving. Rings are handmade by 18 artisans in South Africa. Click to View Product 28
head to toe Mayu The Mixki | Classic Slouch Alpaca Hat $70 Conceal your coif or allow your locks to drape beneath this relaxed, lovely knit cap. This Andean inspired luxury gift is 100% pure alpaca, 100% hand-knit, 100% Peruvian, 100% good. Click to View Product
Aid Through Trade Roll-On Bracelet™ Set of 3 $48 If you’ve been searching for a new signature piece to show off your international style, look no further. These RollOn™ Bracelets are from the highest quality Japanese and European glass beads and are assembled by female artisans in Nepal. Click to View Product
From the Earth Down Under Diva Necklace $45 This modern piece showcases an exceptional carved olive wood medallion offset by jade and agate beads varying in shades from the orange and golden tones of the outback sunset to the lush green tones of the coastal uplands. Measures 32”, extends to 36”. Click to View Product
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Jolica Eco-Leather Briefcase $449 This bag will have you looking good and feeling good. Handcrafted in Kulkata, India using a recently developed eco-friendly tanning technique, this beautifully detailed and spacious tan bag has well appointed pockets, handles and shoulder strap. Click to View Product
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Leakey Collection Zulugrass Earrings $29.95 A combination of sterling silver and red Zulugrass makes these brand new, contemporary earrings the epitome of natural elegance. Handmade in rural Kenya by Maasai artisans. Approx. 2� long. Click to View Product
Sevya Amba Bandhani Scarf $38 This pure georgette silk scarf is hand tie-dyed by women artisans in India. The bandhani, or tie-dye, done by this group of artisans is the finest in India, and only a small group of women still possess the knowledge and skill to do such fine bandhani. Click to View Product
Global Goods Partners Bold Clutch Purse $75 Using the dried, naturally dyed leaves of the caĂąa flecha palm, this clutch is intricately woven by indigenous Zenu artisans from Colombia. With its stunning workmanship and simple elegance, this clutch will never go out of style. Click to View Product
Sevya Leaves Cuff Bracelet $20 This stunning clutch bracelet is handmade using steel, brass and copper. It has a striking leaves design and is artistically crafted using the finest raw materials by artisans in Northern India. Sevya works with artisan groups to ensure they can continue their craft and fuse their rich, intricate art form with contemporary designs. Click to View Product
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for t(w)eens Dsenyo Pajama Pants $35-$42 Dsenyo pajama pants feature a super cute, lowwaist fit for kids and adults. Go wild with these fun African prints and lounge around in style. Made in Malawi, Africa by MicroVentures, a group of women who started their own sewing businesses after receiving microcredit loans. Washer/dryer friendly. Click to View Product
Earth Divas Light Red Purpose Bag $29.99 100% of profits go to artisans! This cross-body bag is adorned with Nepali text. The translation to each bag is written in English inside the bag. This bag reads, “Can One Handbag Really Make A Difference?” We think it can. Do you? 34” from top to bottom; strap measures 21”; bag is 13” high x 14” wide. Click to View Product
Nomi Network Sorn Bon Fruit Wallet $30 This functional organizer wallet is now available in a fun fruit print! Fully equipped with four interior horizontal slip pockets, six card holders, a clear ID card window and a pen holder. Designed in New York but made in Cambodia with recycled rice bag material by survivors and women at risk of trafficking. Each wallet is unique. 7.5” high x 4.5” wide x .25”deep. Click to View Product
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for t(w)eens Partners for Just Trade Arequipa Fingerless Gloves $24 These hand-knit fingerless gloves are great for texting! Made in the Andes of 70% alpaca, 30% acrylic, they are soft, warm and easy to care for. Available in black, green and autumn. Click to View Product Escama Studio Smart Bag $65 This cross body bag is made of post-consumer recycled aluminum pop tops and crocheted silver thread. Perfect to carry a smart phone with its easy access and silky protective brocade fabric liner. The strap is detachable. These are handmade by Brazilian fair trade cooperatives. 5.75” high x 4” wide x 1” deep. Click to View Product
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bath & body Dr. Bronner’s Fair Trade Gift Basket $49.99 This woven pine needle gift basket includes: 1 shave gel, 1 bar of soap, 6 liquid soaps (2 oz. each) and 4 lip balms. Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps is partnering with PINARTE, a women’s cooperative in Cinco Pinos, a small impoverished village on the Pacific Coast of Nicaragua. Fragrances vary in each basket. Order before Dec. 11th for Christmas delivery. Click to View Product
Ojoba Collective 4 oz. tin of Pure, Unrefined Shea Butter $14.95 Made in Ghana, West Africa by the Ojoba Women’s Shea Cooperative, this all natural, 100% pure, unrefined, unscented and 100% Fair Trade shea butter is truly one of the finest and freshest butters out there! These women process the butter in the same traditional method that they learned from their grandmothers, which is truly a labor of love. Click to View Product
GrassRoots Fair Trade Hope Soap Minis $1.50 each Only natural ingredients and pure essential oils are used in these delightful little soaps made by GottaLotta Hope in Thailand. These make great stocking stuffers or holiday party favors. Available in Lemongrass, Green Seaweed, Star Anise, Goat Milk & Honey, Kaffir Lime, Lavender, Oatmeal Sesame Scrub, Sandalwood and Tea Tree. Click to View Product www.FairTradeFederation.org
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bath & body Leakey Collection Pure Marula Oil – 50 mL $78 With a higher level of antioxidants and omega 9 acid than argan and grape seed oil, marula oil provides advanced protection against environmental stressors and free radicals. Light, powerful and non-greasy, this highly prized oil leaves skin soft, supple and hydrated with increased elasticity and firmness for healthy, beautiful and age defying radiance. Click to View Product GrassRoots Fair Trade Hope Soap Scrub A Dubs Small $5.25, Large $8.75 This all natural soap is tucked inside a pocket of sustainably farmed loofah– just wet the loofah and scrub away. Made of 100% natural ingredients and pure essential oils by GottaLotta Hope in Thailand. Click to View Product
Woven Promises Nile Towels $58 towel; $28 hand towel Beautiful multi-use towels/sarongs (39” x 71”) and hand towels (20” x 30”) are handwoven in Addis Ababa from 100% Ethiopian cotton using ancient weaving techniques with a contemporary twist. Available in tangerine, gray, blue, green and gold. Click to View Product BeadforLife Shea Spa Collection $44 Look Good, Do Good, Feel Good®. Shea nuts have been collected by women in Northern Uganda for centuries and BeadforLife transforms these nuts into rare East African shea butter, the key ingredient in the Shea Spa Collection. The African lemongrass and lavender fragrance leaves your skin energized from head to toe. Click to View Product
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bath & body Sinko Corp. Organic Cotton Scrubber (6 pk) $19.99 This cloth’s hand knit pattern is perfect for scrubbing little hands and feet without scratching. Improve fine motor development of small hands by helping to scrub walls, highchairs and tabletops. Just place cloth under running water, roll like a carpet, fold over and twist to strain excess water. Hygienic – machine wash/dry after use. Click to View Product
Shea Yeleen Lavender Ylang-Ylang Soap $5 This shea butter soap contains a wonderful floral, fruity, woodsy blend of lavender and ylang-ylang that will gently cleanse the skin, leaving you feeling relaxed and refreshed. Shea Yeleen sells high quality, unrefined shea butter products while training, empowering, and paying a fair wage to womenowned shea butter cooperatives in sub-Saharan Africa. Click to View Product
Haiti Projects Eyeshades $27 Breathe. Relax. Enjoy! That little break in your day was provided by the women of Fond des Blancs, Haiti. Hand embroidered on 100% linen and filled with fragrant lavender, these eyeshades take away your worry, and help support the artisan women of Haiti. Available in butterfly, tulip and dragonfly motif. Click to View Product
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for him Ten Thousand Villages No Problem Puzzle $16 This fun little puzzle is handcrafted from teak wood scraps by local carpenters working with APIKRI, an association of artisans in Indonesia. APIKRI is owned by its members, with programs to build member capacity and promote fair trade and environmental conservation. Click to View Product Unique Batik Guitar Strap $32 Guitars are beautiful instruments; turn his into a work of art with an adjustable woven strap in bright or earth tone colors. Handmade in Guatemala featuring leather ends with hand stamped designs. 3” wide. Click to View Product
Seven Hopes United Laughing Hippo Wine Bottle Stopper $8 A brass casting company in Cape Town, South Africa creates these handmade antiqued, brass wine bottle cork stoppers. This hippo with its mouth agape will be sure to make your guests smile at your next soiree. 1.25” long x 1” wide x 1.75” tall. Click to View Product
Handmade Expressions Gone Global Cruelty-Free Leather iPad Case $69.95 This cruelty-free leather case is sturdy and lightly padded, with a magnetic closure and the world map embossed on both sides. This product helps to build capacity with artisan groups in Rajasthan, India. 9.5” x 11”. Click to View Product www.FairTradeFederation.org
for him Mountcastle International Stone Solitaire Checkers $22.50 Play this ancient game of strategy! For hundreds of years, the Kisii people have carved the soapstone found in the rolling hills near Lake Victoria, using a simple piece of metal tied to a stick to create masterpieces. Click to View Product Handmade Expressions Wood Eyeglass Holder $14 A fun yet functional gift for anyone, this carved wooden sculpture is a great way to keep track of glasses. Made using sustainably harvested Shesham wood in India by the non-profit organization HSSS, which works to develop underprivileged artisans. 2.5” x 2.5” x 6”. Click to View Product HOPE boozik $22 The perfect gift in the age of technology is the boozik, an all natural bamboo amplifier for the iPhone4 and 4S, handmade in northern Thailand. Oven-dried and treated with water-based lacquer, the boozik is cordless, battery-free and portable. Just the right size for a stocking stuffer – 9” long and 6” around. Click to View Product five ACCESSORIES iPad/Computer Sleeve $22-$28 This tablet/computer sleeve is handmade by Smateria in Cambodia out of recycled mosquito netting. A range of sizes are available to fit every gadget, from an iPad or tablet to a full-sized laptop. There are zippers on two sides and padding to secure your device. Also makes a perfect corporate gift – check out the custom embroidery options. Click to View Product 38 www.FairTradeFederation.org
for the gourmet Atacora Essential, Inc. Baobab Fruit Pulp (1 lb jar) $32 African people have known the tremendous nutritional value of the sweet/tart pulp of the baobab fruit for centuries. An outstanding source of prebiotic, soluble fiber (pectin) with significant antioxidant properties, baobab pulp is an ideal ingredient in smoothies and healthy snacks. Great for the athlete or foodie on your holiday gift list! Click to View Product Greenheart Shop Spanish Steps Cheese Board $46.95 This cheese tray will be a hit at your holiday party! It is produced in the Lake Izabel region of Guatemala by a talented family of artisans who maintains a focus on environmental preservation. Made with teak wood that is SmartWood certified. 14” x 8.25”. Click to View Product Canaan Fair Trade Fair Trade Gift Basket $69 This unique basket is crafted using olive tree twigs in the tradition of Qirtalla, which still persists in a few Palestinian villages. The basket includes: four 250 mL bottles of organic extra virgin olive oil, each infused with Garlic, Chili Pepper, Mixed Peppercorn or Nabali; one 150g box of Za’atar (Thyme) and four handmade, crossstitch olive coasters. Click to View Product From the Earth Hand-carved Shaped Olive Wood Chopsticks (5 pairs) $39.99 Handmade in Jordan, each piece in this set is created from the trimmings olive trees gleaned after the harvest. This process actually contributes to the sustainability of Jordanian olive groves. Olive wood has an intrinsic durability due to its interlocking grain, and tannic acids in the wood make it naturally anti-bacterial. Click to View Product www.FairTradeFederation.org
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for the gourmet Earth Friendly Coffee Six-Pack Gourmet Coffee $76.50-$81.00 This is simply the highest grade high mountain Guatemalan coffee available. It is shade grown in rich volcanic soil and rainforest cultivated by Mayan descendants. Finally, fresh-roasted, handpicked Strickly Hard Bean Arabica coffee that makes you feel good all over. Click to View Product
Eighth Wonder, Inc. Heirloom Rice Sampler Gift Box (three 1 lb bags) $19.50 The perfect gift for the chef in your life! Sample these highly aromatic, delicious, visually beautiful heirloom rice varieties– each cooks in 20 to 25 minutes. This gift box contains three popular varieties: aromatic Tinawon Fancy, long-grained Ulikan Red, and the striking Mountain Violet Sticky Rice. Sustainably grown, GMO free. Click to View Product
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for the gourmet Fair Trade Quilts & Crafts Vivid Blue Peacock Mug (Set of 2) $29.75 Make sipping coffee a special occasion with these beautiful hand thrown, hand painted mugs. These mugs are made with local clay by the Palopo cooperative next to Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. 4.5” tall, approx. 18 oz., lead-free, dishwasher and microwave safe. Click to View Product Equal Exchange Organic Spicy Hot Cocoa $7.75 This deliciously spicy twist on hot cocoa combines cocoa with a kick of cinnamon and cayenne pepper! You may not have considered it before, but try it this winter to really warm yourself up. Click to View Product
Partners for Just Trade Recycled Flour Sack Apron $32 This fun, eco-friendly adjustable apron is made from a repurposed flour sack from Peru. The front features a flour sack graphic. A great gift for men or women! Available in a variety of colors and graphics. Click to View Product
Higher Grounds Trading Co. Organic Water Carriers Blend – 1 lb bag $14 With deep chocolate tones in a rich, full-bodied cup, the Water Carrier’s Blend was inspired by the nearly 1 billion people (⅙ the world’s population!) who must seek out sources of fresh drinkable water each day. $5 from the sale of every pound of coffee will go to the construction of sustainable water projects in Chiapas, Mexico. Click to View Product www.FairTradeFederation.org
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Sharing Our Future Fair Trade Gift Sampler $35 Enjoy 10 fairly traded global treasures while remembering our history‌ Seismic Critter from Mexico, Organic Arabica Coffee from Nicaragua, Herbal Tea from Native America, Salsa Mix from Colorado, Rice Dipper Basket from Thailand, Natural Incense & Luggage Tag from India, Dark Chocolate from Ghana, Olivewood Peace Necklace from Palestine, Middle East History Map from Canada, plus an informative World Trade Backgrounder and greeting card. Quantities limited; items may vary slightly from photo. Click to View Product
for the gourmet Guayaki Pre-Columbian Gourd Gift Pack $29.99 Tomando mate (drinking mate) is a symbol of hospitality. You can re-create the experience of drinking and sharing mate in your own home with Guayaki’s Gift Pack which includes a hand-crafted gourd, stainless steel bombilla, 6 oz Yerba Mate and a booklet with detailed information. Click to View Product Canaan Fair Trade Organic Green Olive Tapenade (Case of 6, 180g jars) $48 This organic Nabali Olive Tapenade makes a delicious holiday appetizer! It combines all organic ingredients: green olives, pickled capers, berries and their blossoms, olive oil, crushed mustard seeds, lemon juice and sea salt. So mouth watering, you may need several jars to satisfy your craving. Click to View Product Equal Exchange Winter Holiday Minis Gift Box $6.99 These delicious, bite-sized chocolates and beautifully packaged making them perfect for stocking stuffers and holiday gifts. Adorned with snowflakes, each box includes a mix of Organic Dark Chocolate Minis (55% cacao) and Organic Milk Chocolate Minis (41% cacao). 20 Minis per box. Click to View Product Just Haiti, Inc. Just Haiti Coffee $9.95 Want peace of mind and to drink it, too? Just Haiti’s coffee is shade-grown , chemical-free, and produced by subsistence farmers in Haiti. Beans are roasted in small batches as orders are placed, meaning your coffee is very fresh. All profits are returned to the producers in Haiti. Available in 12 oz bags or pillow paks. Click to View Product
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for kids Heavenly Treasures Owl Backpack $25 This cute owl backpack is made with various Thai fabrics by a woman named Malee in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It features a cinch drawstring closure as well as a velcro lock head at the top. The adjustable straps allow it to fit either a child or an adult. It is large enough to hold a bottle of water, wallet and cell phone. Click to View Product
Chol-Chol Foundation Wool Monkey $25 This flexible and friendly monkey was designed by a Mapuche weaver as a gift for her child. Now it is made by the weavers associated with the Chol-Chol Foundation in Temuco, Chile. Knitted with 100% sheep’s wool that has been dyed with natural herbs and spun by hand. The filling is of the same sheep’s clean fluffy wool. Click to View Product
Kusikuy Rainbow Hoodie Sweater Jacket $95-$135 Everyone’s favorite sweater! It was inspired by Bolivia’s wiphala rainbow flag, representing the diversity of the country and respect for the earth. Hand knit in Bolivia from 100% alpaca fiber; extra warm double knit will outfit your child through the seasons. Sizing: Newborn (0-6 mo.), Infant (12T), Toddler (2T), 4T, 6T/6, 8, 10-12. Click to View Product
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for kids Mira Fair Trade Elephant Piggy Bank $18 This unique, elephant-shaped piggy bank is made of hand painted leather. The Shanthi leather group works in safe conditions tanning the leather with ingredients from vegetables, tree bark and other plant sources. Handcrafted in the suburbs of Calcutta, India. 4” h x 8” w. Click to View Product Dsenyo Little Friends $22.73 Cozy up with these cute little snugglies. These handmade dolls are crafted by Mwayiwathu, a support group for HIV-positive women in Malawi, Africa. The collection includes Bunny, Lion, Elephant, Monkey, Hippo and Zebra. All animals feature African textiles combined with a soft jersey knit. Washer/dryer friendly. Click to View Product
JAMTOWN Sun Moon Star Drum + DVD $29.95 This award-winning drum is Creative Child Preferred & Parents’ Choice Approved for one or two players. Create melodies with the different drum sounds and jam with a friend. DVD includes games and activities for all skill levels, ages 3 and up. Handmade in Peru. Click to View Product Global Goods Partners Animal Bag $18 This super sweet Animal Bag will be your tot’s favorite tote. Handcrafted from Nepali felt, this playful bag features three removable finger puppets that are sure to keep your child entertained. Support women artisans in Nepal, help sustain the ancient technique of felting, and snag the perfect holiday gift. Click to View Product www.FairTradeFederation.org
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