Artisans in Cambodia use a surprising material to create artful jewelry pieces.…
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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…
Tree-Free Handmade Paper from KICK Trading
At Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake, invasive water hyacinth has become a nuisance for fishing communities.&nbs…
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…
Color Stories: Textiles from Guatemala
The colorful hand-woven textiles of Guatemala tell a story. They are a form of identity, a key to history, and the inspi…
Ancient Art: Bringing Lost Wax to Life in Burkina Faso
We are excited to share this story of from Rachel Boss, who is currently living in Burkina Faso, working with Mennonite …
An Indonesian Song
Music is medicine for the soul…
Bombolulu Will Rebuild
Fire may damage buildings, but it cannot damage hopeful spirits…
Spotlight Stories — Frances Martinez
How working for a Fair Trade Company can change your worldview.…
When Life Gives You Oranges…
Colombian artisans create whimsical products from orange peels…