Imagine when your shopping can make a difference to people around the
world in developing countries. Buying gifts for people in your life can be much
more meaningful when those gifts are supporting artisans and their craft in
developing nations.
By doing your shopping with Ten Thousand Villages you are contributing
to a global economy. Your shopping is helping people make a living; your
purchases are changing lives.
That sounds like the best shopping scenario around.
Holly DeGraaf, Director of Retail Operations and Public Relations from Ten Thousand Villages, shares how they emphasize opportunities for artisans in developing
countries to earn income by bringing their unique handmade products and stories
to the market through long-term, fair trading relationships.
Men and women around the world have a simple dream - to earn an honest
living, provide a home, food and education for their children, and to provide
for their families in a way that brings dignity and joy. Ten Thousand Villages
partners with thousands of artisans in a healthy business relationship.
Often referred to as ‘Fair Trade,' the philosophy of helping to build a
sustainable future is based on the principle that trade should have a
conscience. Through Fair Trade, artisans receive respect, dignity and hope from
working hard and earning fair value for their work.
This season, as you shop till you drop forget the crowded malls and
consider going online to http://www.tenthousandvillages.ca and doing some
shopping that can bring the true spirit of giving to people around the world.