Here at Trade as One we’re passionate about using our spending to address 3 crises. First, the HIV/AIDS pandemic. It’s an emergency on an unprecedented scale. Second, the problem of human slavery. Fair Trade is about both prevention through employing vulnerable women, and bringing hope and restoration to survivors. Lastly, the problem of extreme poverty. The worst evils in the world are rooted in the desperation of extreme poverty, and Fair Trade employment is a sustainable route out of that desperation.
Producer Stories
Because we should know who made it.
HIV/AIDS
Many of our producers work directly with those suffering from and vulnerable to the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Their work is beautiful in that they spend so much of their time training those without long to live. Their work brings dignity and stability into lives devoid of either.
Cards From Africa
These cards are made by orphaned young people in Rwanda who have been directly affected by the traumas of genocide and HIV/AIDS. Making and selling these cards provides income and hope, giving them the means to rebuild their lives.
Human Trafficking
Twenty-seven million people are currently in bondage in our world. Many of our producers work with rescued victims, giving them dignity, stability, and a chance to start over. Their work addresses the “what now?” crisis faced by rescued victims, as they search for ways to support themselves.
Global Poverty
Poverty is the root of the greatest evils in the world. Our partners are providing sustainable routes out of poverty for some of the world’s poorest people. Their tireless work allows us in America to buy things we need, while providing desperately needed income to those in need.
Unique Batik
Unique Batik works with craftswomen in Guatemalan and Ghanian villages to create beautiful bags and jewelry out of materials native to the area. These eco-friendly and unique products give fair and dignified employment to impoverished women.
