Angel Fair Trade

“When we rise in the morning... at the table we drink coffee which is provided to us by a South American, or tea by a Chinese, or cocoa by a West African; before we leave for our jobs we are already beholden to more than half the world.”
— Martin Luther King, Jr.

Fair Trade is a sustainable system that endeavors to empower disadvantaged producers through payment of a fair price, democratically organized workplaces, technical assistance, social programming, equality for all, transparency, trust and environmental protection. It is a method of creating sustainable economies and new markets in otherwise poor developing countries, while simultaneously preserving traditional customs and practices.

We encourage you to visit these sites to purchase sumptuous bedding and linens, rich-imported coffee, beautiful handicrafts, delicious chocolates, and decorative paper goods. As you shop, feel the joy of being a part of a global movement that respects, uplifts, and sustains some of the world's most talented and hard-working artisans and farmers.

Bedding and Linen

Imported Fair Trade Bedding and Linens
http://www.importedlinens.com

Chocolate

Cocoa Camino
www.cocoacamino.com

Divine Chocolate
www.divinechocolateusa.com

Yachana Gourmet Fair Trade Chocolate Company
www.yachanagourmet.com

Coffee

The Coffee and Tea Exchange
www.coffeeandtea.com

The Fair Trade Coffee Company
www.fairtradecoffee.com

Fresh Coffee Now
www.freshcoffeenow.com

Higher Ground Trading Company
www.highergroundstrading.com

Organic Product Trading Company
www.optco.com

Handbags

Laga Handbags
www.laga-handbags.com

Handicrafts

Garuda International
www.garudainternational.com

Lucuma Designs
www.lucuma.com

Mamacuna Traders
http://www.mamacuna.com/servlet/StoreFront

Original T-Bag Designs
www.originaltbagdesigns.com

Ten Thousand Villages
www.tenthousandvillages.com

UNICEF
www.supportunicef.org

Home Decor

Global Exchange Fairtrade Online Store
http://store.gxonlinestore.org/

A Greater Gift
www.agreatergift.org

Lifestyle

Gaiam
www.gaiam.com/category/fairtrade.com

Gamillah
www.gamillah.com

Paper Goods

Watabaran Wholesale Paper Goods
www.watabaran.org

About Fair Trade

The Fair Trade Federation
The Fair Trade Federation (FTF) is an association of businesses and organizations who are fully committed to fair trade. FTF strengthens the capacity of its members, encourages the exchange of best practices, and raises awareness about the importance of choosing fairly traded products and supporting businesses committed to fair trade principles. www.fairtradefederation.org

Cooperation for Fair Trade in Africa
The Cooperation for Fair Trade in Africa (COFTA) is a network of Fair Trade producer Organizations in Africa involved and working with disadvantaged grass root producers to eliminate poverty through Fair Trade. www.cofta.org

Journey for Change: Empowering Youth Through Global Service is a volunteer program that recently took 30 at-risk youth from Bushwick, Brooklyn to Johannesburg, South Africa. Please click here to learn more. To support the year-long program, please click here.

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Read about Annie Hausmann, a full-time volunteer living in Bergen County, New Jersey.

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Higher Grounds Trading Co. is a company fueled by its social mission and driven by a passion for sourcing the highest quality coffees from around the world.