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Kiva - The link to Microfinance: Changing Lives Through Small Loans.

Susie — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:44:02 +0000

I have frequently been asked if Fair Trade is linked to loaning money to the poor. No, however there are similarities in the grassroots concept of empowering disadvantaged artisans. The idea of ‘microfinance' is to loan small amounts of money to ‘tiny' business owners and farmers to enable them to raise their incomes and quality of life.

Zulu Wire Shallow Bowl - Winter Berry

Susie — Mon, 03 May 2010 02:05:57 +0000

The past and the future are fused together in the creation of this beautiful Zulu wire basket. South African Zulu weavers have taken the intricate designs and incredible craftsmanship of their natural fiber baskets, and turned them into vibrant high art from plastic-coated telephone wire. Mesmerizing designs and vibrant colors are a hallmark of this functional art. Wash gently with warm soapy water.

Zulu telephone Wire - Deep Bowl Rainbow

Susie — Mon, 03 May 2010 01:48:49 +0000

Rainbow Bowl - Small

Susie — Mon, 03 May 2010 01:38:17 +0000

The past and the future are fused together in the creation of this beautiful wire basket. South African Zulu weavers have taken the intricate designs and incredible craftsmanship of their natural fiber baskets, and turned them into vibrant high art from plastic-coated telephone wire. Mesmerizing designs and vibrant colors are a hallmark of this functional art. Wash gently with warm soapy water.

Fair Trade Futures Conference 10-12th September

Susie — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:35:15 +0000

From September 10-12, 2010, the Fair Trade Futures Conference will bring together entrepreneurs, students, advocates, faith community members, concerned citizens, interested individuals, and others in Boston, MA for the largest Fair Trade event in North American history!

The event will include seminars, workshops, site visits, discussions, social activities, and an exposition of 50+ Fair Trade vendors to educate and inspire about the holistic approach to business and pov

UN Expresses Concern Over Africa's Slow Pace in Attaining MDGs

Susie — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:46:35 +0000

Five years ahead of the 2015 deadline to achieve the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDG), indication has emerged that a number of developing nations are far from getting there.

The UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon, in remarks to member states in a report on MDGs titled: Keeping the Promise, blames it on unmet commitments, inadequate resources and a lack of focus and accountability.

Volunteer Opportunities in Africa: Women In Progress.org.

Susie — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:22:16 +0000

Muenda Fair Trade has been proud to support Global Mamas for 4 years now. Global Mamas is a non-profit and fair trade organization assisting women in Ghana, Africa to become economically independent. This organization also has a sister organization 'Women in Progress' that is an international volunteer organization that operates in Ghana.

Rethinking Sachs: Alternatives To Ending Poverty.

Susie — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:31:09 +0000

I found this article whilst browsing the allAfrica website and was instantly intrigued. This is an opinion piece that expands on the theories of Jeffery Sachs who wrote 'The End of Poverty". For those, (like myself) who have an interest in the theories and solutions to poverty this is definitely worth a read:

'Jeffrey Sachs has become something of a force in international development circles over the past decade.

Rwanda To Host World Environment Day 2010

Susie — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:44:57 +0000

Rwanda will play global host to celebrations for the 2010 World Environment Day, observed annually on 5 June, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) announced today.

UNEP selected the Rwandan capital of Kigali as the epicentre for this year's festivities because of its environmental richness, including rare and economically-important species such as the mountain gorilla, as well as its pioneering transition to a 'green' economy.

World Fair Trade Day: May 8th 2010

Susie — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:40:13 +0000

World Fair Trade Day, May 8, 2010, is an international celebration and promotion of Fair Trade. Events will be held in over 80 countries.