75 years ago, Ten Thousand Villages founder Edna Ruth Byler introduced the idea now known as fair trade. We have been pi…
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Impact 2020: Inimitable spirit in a year beyond compare
In a year that laid bare the vulnerabilities of the world’s most marginalized citizens and those who work to help …
The Story Behind Our Holiday Window
In November, something special happens in stores all over the country. Have you noticed? Suddenly, front windo…
Our Commitment to Investing in Partnerships that Empower
At Ten Thousand Villages, we believe that where there is access to dependable and fair income, there is also the opportu…
Old News: Your Sustainable Lifestyle has a Long History
It’s true that necessity is the mother of invention. Still, it’s important to note that, while addressing the climate cr…
Celebrating Sustainability
Our artisan partners value sustainability, and we do, too. Although we’re always looking for ways we can improve i…
Punk Goes Green: Goodbye Enamel, Hello Gourd
Pins and buttons have been a countercultural form of expression for decades. But is adorning our jackets with factory ma…
Meet the Makers of the Crossbody Woven Purse
The artisans of Rishilpi Handicrafts, masterminds behind the bestselling Essential Companion Tote, have designed a new p…
Authentic Peruvian Hot Chocolate Recipe
It is no coincidence that National Hot Chocolate day falls in January. For those of us in the north, a warm cup of somet…
Inside Our New Maker-to-Market Spaces
Ten Thousand Villages has been pioneering the fair trade movement since 1946. We’ve opened stores across the United Stat…