Mother’s Day is all about honoring the women who raised us. Whether she brought you into the world or came into your lif…
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How a Bar of Soap Became a Bridge to Success
When a water shortage hit the Tamil Nadu region of South East India in the 1980s, leather workers began to worry. As wat…
An Anniversary Brew to Share with You: Celebrating 75 Years of Fair Trade
This year at Ten Thousand Villages, we’re celebrating! And we’d like you to join us (more on that in a moment).&nbs…
Back-to-School: A Right for Every Child
There were few things I dreaded more in the summer as a kid than the moment advertisements would start popping up for ba…
Not Your Average Jewelry: Crafted From Recycled Brass Bombshells
Artisans in Cambodia use a surprising material to create artful jewelry pieces.…
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…
Our Commitment to Craft & Culture
At Ten Thousand Villages, we have a soft spot for labors of love. We are often awestruck by the commitment artisans worl…
Our Commitment to Fair Wages & Safe Working Conditions
“Our Vision: One day all artisans in developing countries will earn a fair wage, be treated with dignity and respect, an…
Celebrating Sustainability
Our artisan partners value sustainability, and we do, too. Although we’re always looking for ways we can improve i…
Best Ethical Graduation Gifts for These 5 Majors
Give conscientiously, give purposefully, and most importantly—give something they’ll cherish forever.…