Fair Trade - New Life

Making the most of every day! This is a life slogan but it is even more increasingly urgent when you know that their are opportunities that are very fleeting. While here in India we're investigating the whole notion of supporting artisans in order to better their lives here in India as well as use their skills and products as a way of telling their stories back in the U.S. Well, we visited two NGO's that were doing just that; serving as distributors of art and handicrafts from artisans throughout India. Their vision was to provide materials, business advice and the vehicle to sell their products. We spent the afternoon learning about the entire process and how this is one way to provide economic development for many marginalized people, particularly women. So, what do you think? Purchasing something hand made by someone who's livelyhood depends on it for someone who probably doesn't need anything anyway. It's little gestures like this that can make a world of difference.