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Behind the Scenes at GGP

[caption id="attachment_2224" align="aligncenter" width="500"] GGP's stuffed bunnies and llamas take a ride down the conveyor belt![/caption] Here's the Inside Scoop on How GPP Brings Fabulous Fair Trade Products to You: We've just received tons of new fair trade accessories like...

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WEAVE Launches New Shop in Mae Sot

On March 25th, 2011, our partner WEAVE  re-launched their Fair Trade shop in Mae Sot on the Thai/Burmese border. Nancy Chuang, a Global Goods Partners volunteer designer who has been working with groups on the border for the past several months...

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Manuela Ramos: Creating Jobs and Opportunity in Peru

[caption id="attachment_710" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Lucia Viviana is from Azangaro, Puno. She is the leader of Jerusalen, and organization that works in handicrafts and runs a popular restaurant that also allows members of the group alternate employment and enhanced nutrition. "][/caption]...

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Making a Difference Through Felting in Nepal

Friends Handicrafts works with 125 women in Kathmandu, Nepal to create contemporary products using traditional felting techniques. Co-founders and Directors Shanti and Nirjala were asked to share their thoughts on International Women's Day: We (Shanti and Nirjala) did not get...

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Jewelry from Guatemala Gives Women a Second Chance

Kiej de los Bosques fosters and strengthens economic initiatives in rural communities in Guatemala through fair trade. The organization was created to serve as a bridge connecting artisans in impoverished, often remote, areas with active marketplaces throughout the country. Most...

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Meet the Women of Streetwires, South Africa

Streetwires of South Africa works with Zulu wire art craftspeople, who mold recycled wire, beads, and tin cans into colorful toys, keychains, jewelry, and gifts. Established in 2000, it provides training, support, and raw materials to over 100 formerly unemployed...

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Wishes for Women from Afghanistan: Kandahar Treasure

Kandahar Treasure employs 350 women artisans who use a rare form of hand embroidery to decorate scarves and purses. The organization distributes raw materials so that women can earn a living while working in the safety of their own homes....

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Meet Thay Rah from WEAVE on the Thai-Burmese Border

"it also makes me feel happy to weave beautiful scarves for other people. I hope it makes them warm and safe.” --Thay Rah

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International Women's Day

March 8th marks the worldwide celebration of women's achievements and occasion for us to reflect on our hopes and goals for the future, International Women's Day. At Global Goods Partners, we thought this would be a great chance to have our...

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