Ten Thousand Villages is a beautiful non-profit organization, dedicated to the future of developing countries through fair trade.
Their Vision: One day all artisans in the developing countries will earn a fair wage, be treated with dignity and respect and be able to live a life of quality.
Their Mission: To create opportunities for artisans in developing countries to earn income by bringing their products and stories to our markets through long-term fair trading relationships.
What is FAIR TRADE?
Fair trade provides under and unemployed artisans with an opportunity to earn vital income and improve their quality of life by establishing a sustainable market for their handcrafted products.
Ten Thousand Villages is a founding member of the WFTO (World Fair Trade Organization) a global network of more than 350 fair trade organizations in 70 countries.
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