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1. What is Fair Trade?

According to the Fair Trade Federation (www.fairtradefederation.org ), participants in Fair Trade follow these criteria:

• Paying fair wages in local context;
• Supporting participatory workplaces;
• Ensuring environmental sustainability;
• Supplying financial and technical support;
• Respecting cultural identity;
• Offering public accountability; and,
• Educating consumers.

2. Tell me more about the women behind the cards.
(Click here to our “meet the artisans” page)

3. How can we support the women?

The women earn their wages on commission. The more cards sold, the more the women can earn for their families. Otherwise, please pray for the women as most are widows and are struggling to provide for their families’ basic needs. This past rainy season has been especially difficult for many of the women and their families.