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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.…
Take Out the Trash: Eco-friendly Easter Basket Ideas
Reduce waste this year by filling your Easter baskets with reusable and recycled fair trade gifts.…
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…
How a Small Action Can Spark a Global Movement
When Edna Ruth Byler traveled to Puerto Rico in 1946, she had no idea that she was about to start a global movement. A v…
5 Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day Together
Mother’s Day is all about honoring the women who raised us. Whether she brought you into the world or came into your lif…
Ollas: The Ancient World’s Best Kept Gardening Secret
Longer days, warmer nights, and the sound of birdsong filling the air can only mean one thing. Planting season has offic…