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You can find other "Market with Meaning" but you definitely want to see "Profit with Purpose".
I personally "Believe in Kingdom Transformation" because I know there is only ONE "Life for Significant".

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主題︰ Trade as One Newsletter: Wing of Hope, Thanksgiving, and Advent Conspiracy

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Hope in Kenya

We are happy to introduce a new producer from Kenya called Bawa la Tumaini. This means ‘Wing of Hope’ which is exactly what Bawa aims to be for its craftswomen and men, many of whom live in extensive slums around Nairobi. Bawa respects and encourages the talent and creativity of these very poor communities- the organization gives individuals the opportunity to use their skills, and learn new ones in order to retain steady jobs and fair wages. These individuals do not have the resources to buy raw materials themselves, so we pay 50% of our order costs upfront so that they can buy what they need to create their products. This is another example of how fair trade partnerships allow the very poor a hand up rather than a hand out- this nurtures self-sustaining incomes bringing dignity and hope to needy communities. Trade as One sells some cool soapstone globes from Bawa, as well as soapstone hearts and mango wood bowls. Take a look at their products here.

Make Thanksgiving Fair

Every Thanksgiving families across the United States gather and give thanks for the blessings in their lives. Imagine the opportunity to include others in our Thanksgivings and provide blessings to people suffering from poverty in developing countries! It’s easy- just include some fair trade items in your Thanksgiving menus – we have plenty of samplers and a wide selection of foods and chocolate treats that your family can enjoy while giving our producers something to be thankful for this holiday as well.

Advent Conspiracy

Trade as One has partnered with Advent Conspiracy for the last three years. We love what they do in calling us all to make Christmas simpler, more meaningful and an opportunity to remember the poor. As a movement it has spread incredibly fast from starting with just three churches to now thousands of churches and tens of thousands of individuals across the world. Take a look at their site.

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