One of the ethical advantages of shopping at the Shopping for a
Change online fair trade store is that we are nonprofit. In terms of amounts of
monies available to actually assist artisans in the fair trade cottage industry
manufacturing world (jewelry, accessories, clothing, home décor, baby items,
etc.) there is a big difference between for profit and nonprofit. Obviously for
profit online stores are looking at a profit picture in their business model.
In our business model, there is no profit, only operating expenses kept to a
minimum. Largely, what we do is service in creating a marketplace to sell high
quality fair trade goods at very good prices. We then pass along the profit to
the artisans and the real needs of their communities.
For example, one of the pragmatic projects we were instrumental
in was the Nutritional Empowerment Project set up to help Kichwa Artisans in
the Ecuadorian Amazon region. SFAC joined with the Faire Collection in funding
the project which established sustainable farming in the area. We were
determined to help the Kichwa’s issues with malnutrition and consistent access
to food.
Remember, next time you’re shopping for fair trade, shop at a
nonprofit store like ours. Your purchase goes much further than providing a
living wage to the artisans.
As we enter into 2016, you’ll find a wide range of established
and new items in our Jewelry and Accessories. Each piece is handmade
and eco friendly, and always selected for quality and longevity.
Please visit us frequently during 2016 as new selections will
arrive throughout the year. Like us on Facebook and please recommend us to your
friends. Shopping for a Change is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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