How Fresh is Your Coffee?
Read Time: 3 min. We’re Pablo and Sara! We partner with Trades of Hope to create 100% premium Guatemalan coffee and ship it fresh from the plantation in Guatemala to your door. The Story Behind Our Natalia Blend Coffee Hola! When we got the first Natalia Blend...
Bimala’s Story of Hope in Nepal
Read Time: 1 min. Generations of Artisan Tradition Bimala is an inspiration to her community in southern Nepal where she lives with her mother-in-law, her husband, and their two sons. Family has played a huge role in Bimala’s life. For generations, her forefathers...
Pintu’s Story of Hope in India
Read Time: 1 min. Her Dreams of Becoming an Artisan “I was always interested in the art of jewelry making and taught myself the techniques. As soon as I was able to work, I began looking for a job, which I was fortunate to find at a local jewelry Artisan...
Trades of Hope Launches New Fair-Trade Clothing – Including Plus Sizes!
Read Time: 5 min. Hi! Founder (and designer) Elisabeth here. I’m thrilled to present to you our Audrey Top and Malala Skirt! I’ve been designing these pieces and working with our Artisans in Nepal for about a year now – forecasting trends and translating them into...
Maya’s Story of Hope in Nepal
Read Time: 4 min. A Shy Girl Who Dreamed of Independence I am Maya. I am 18 years old and I’m from the Eastern part of Nepal. I was born and brought up in a normal family. Our family’s income was mostly dependent on agriculture. My parents worked hard to provide...
3 Fun Fair-Trade Masks You Can Make in Less Than 3 Minutes!
Read Time: 3 minutes Watch Julie, one of our talented designers at Trades of Hope, show us how to create quick and easy fair-trade Black Cat, Jack-o-lantern, and Frankenstein face masks from our School Spirit Masks for kids! Make a Black Cat Face Mask in Less Than 3...
Winter 2020 – The True Gift is Through Giving
Read Time: 8 min. Winter 2020 Collection This collection of fair trade holiday gifts brings a whole new meaning to the act of giving. These thoughtful gifts for your loved ones give back to women overcoming poverty and trafficking around the world. Warm & Cozy...
Deck the Halls With Holiday Décor That Does Good!
Read Time: 3 min. Empowering Families Out of Poverty Deck the Halls With Holiday Décor That Does Good! Our Farmhouse Star and Snowy Ornament Set are handcrafted in India by a community of Artisans who specialize in metal crafting and share our common mission to...
Give Kids in India Brighter Futures!
Read Time: 3 min. Meet the Moms Who Make Our Priya Scarf About twenty-five miles outside the city of Kolkata, India, a small group of women – mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends – gather in a circle near a sunny window. Dressed in a bouquet of colorful and...Kindred
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