Handmade Fair Trade Gifts from Kathmandu, Nepal

THE FAIR TRADE STORE is proud to be associated with \Friends Handicraft which is a small collective of women in the centre of Kathmandu, Nepal. They provide\ Fair Trade jobs for many disadvantaged women and single mothers, many of whom are the survivors of human trafficking. They are a very caring organisation, who have now extended their support to provide these women with medical benefits including regular health checkups and assistance with education fees for their children.

Friends Handicraft are dedicated to promoting women`s rights in a country where women are considered second class citizens. Over the last few years the number of employees has grown from 6 to now 90 young women. These ladies have made our \Sweet Strawberry felt shoulder bag. By buying these\ Fair Trade gifts you are helping women in the developing world to start a new life.

Created by The Fair Trade Store on 25 Oct 2009

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