.@WorldVisionNZ & @tradeaid are urging NZ Govt to pass a Modern Slavery Act. Sign petition at https://t.co/ZZh2aMiSsm. #Transparency in supply chains needed so we can know which companies & brands have links to child labour or slavery. Read more here: https://t.co/1fWz7dIl1J
The Ethical Fashion Guide for 2019 is here! ππΌ
How do your favourite clothing brands stack up? When you buy from brands with good grades, youβre supporting fair working conditions and care for the planet π
Get the... https://t.co/hQgcVp84Xc
Ring in the new week πππ
The iron rasai hanging cowbell (bottom left) has been painted gold and hangs from a chain. Handcrafted in India, where cows are respected as sacred. While perfectly serviceable for hanging... https://t.co/GhhOIdGDku
More beautiful stoneware for your kitchen π
The beautiful blue, small mortar and pestle is handmade from recycled stone chips with a solid palewa stone inner and pestle.
The other mortar and pestle is made from... https://t.co/6maYd7fUcQ
This is a special day for the fair trade movement.
Today the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) releases two reports that show Fair Trade Enterprises have more women than men leading our social enterprises.... https://t.co/Yq6VQmEPJ5
These delightful ceramic planters are hand painted in a mustard yellow, or black, with white polka dots. Aren't they cute! π
They're sealed inside and have a small drainage hole. Hand crafted by skilled potters... https://t.co/vzDU0zwswk
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The last day of producer visits saw the Education Tour with a five hour drive to visit a co-op of 17 chilli farmers. πΆ A wonderful homemade lunch was shared and friendships were made.π
The team... https://t.co/Il8AvuxN6Q
We're loving these stunning new pieces from TARA Projects, India π
ππΌ Handmade
ππΌ Fair trade
ππΌ Quality craftsmanship
Is green the new black? π
Available in-store and online ππΌ
https://t.co/8CAhzAl2z4
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The Education tour has been visiting famers working with PODIE in the Kandy region of Sri Lanka. Located in the heart of Sri Lanka, Kandy was once the capital of the ancient kings and it remains... https://t.co/2AGFId3me8
Are you going to the Fairfield Conference? Trade Aid's Development Manager, Michelia Miles will be sharing her research findings as a speaker at the event.
The Fairfield Conference is a gathering for everyone who is... https://t.co/EZUGrS1Wg9
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The Education Tour team recently visited Podie in Sri Lanka.
While the extreme heat and humidity is taxing on the team, they throughly enjoyed visiting cinnamon farmers working with Podie.
The... https://t.co/HLSFcJmkps
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The Education Tour has recently visited Gospel House Handicrafts in Sri Lanka where they got a chance to observe the very skilled work of the producers who make our beautiful toys.
Gospel House... https://t.co/8HV7aJvscS
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The Education Tour team spent their last day in India with Silence, an amazing organisation with incredibly talented artisans.
Of the visit the team said "We truly felt part of their wider family... https://t.co/Fm0HDNAG9M
Cuteness overload from Manos Amigos in Peru ππ
π«π¦The vibrant ceramic vicuna (member of the camel family and cousin to the llama and alpaca) is hand painted in a colourful floral design and is incredibly sweet.... https://t.co/cOvkspVw0u
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The Education Tour visited a group working with EMA in India. This group creates Shanti leather products. The team was lucky enough to see one of our super cute fox coin purses being made to... https://t.co/tTEJeI8qHM
Recycled sari love β₯οΈ
We adore the effect of using of using recycled sari with other textiles. Simply stunning ππΌ
The basket pictured here is handmade from organic jute fibre which has been twisted and stitched... https://t.co/vb6OoEJKX2
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The Education Tour joined Sasha to visit a weaving group and an embroidery sewing group π§΅ The items are beautiful. Sometimes it can be hard to appreciate the all hard work that goes into creating... https://t.co/DXgp2xSYcM
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The Education Tour visited the Equitable Marketing Association (EMA) office and work rooms where 100-160 producers come to work.
The team was lucky enough to see some of our next order being... https://t.co/RrUgeM9dlR