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GLOBAL GOODS PARTNERScreates economic opportunity for women artisans in the Global South, providing market access for the fair trade, handmade products they produce. We work with more than 40 women-led social enterprises that collectively employ nearly 4000 women in close to 20 countries across Asia, Africa and the Americas.
ARABESQUE BANGLES Made in India by Community Friendly Movement
WOVEN BLACK & WHITE SCARFMade in India by Community Friendly Movement
“I believe that all women in the world are capable of doing anything we want, and in everything we do - we do with love. I value my work, and this work is the way to make my dreams come true. I have big dreams for my family.” -Matilda, Kiej de los Bosques
Handwoven Alpaca ShawlsMade in Bolivia by Asociación de Artesanos Andinos
These shawls are the product of an age-old tradition practiced by the Aymara Indians of Bolivia who have been spinning alpaca yarn into luxurious shawls for centuries.
WRAP BRACELETSMade in Guatemala by Kiej de los Bosques
IKAT CROSSBODY BAGMade in Guatemala by Aj Quen
The traditional weaving technique used to create this ikat bag was passed down through generations of Mayan women living in the highlands of Guatemala.
GOLD TONE SILK SCARF Made in Cambodia by Artisans Association of Cambodia
SISAL & BRASS EARRINGS Made in Swaziland by Tintsaba
SILK KNOTTED NECKLACES Made in Cambodia by Artisans Association of Cambodia
GOLD TONE SILK SCARF Made in Cambodia by Artisans Association of Cambodia
SISAL & BRASS EARRINGS Made in Swaziland by Tintsaba
SILK KNOTTED NECKLACES Made in Cambodia by Artisans Association of Cambodia
RECYCLED PVC BANGLES
Made in Namibia by Omba Arts Trust
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RECYCLED PVC BANGLES
Made in Namibia by Omba Arts Trust
GLOBAL GOODS PARTNERS provides technical assistance, product development, operational expertise and small capacity building grants to our community-based partners. With this support, we are empowering women to create sustainable change—advancing the health and well-being of their families and communities.
WHERE WE WORK
MOROCCO
Argentina > Pampa BravaBolivia > Alma de los Andes > Artesania Sorata > Asociación de Artesanos Andinos > Comunidad Winay
Colombia > Creata > Uniqueland
THE AMERICAS
ASIA
Guatemala > Aj Quen > Kiej de los Bosques
Mexico > Hombre Sobre la
Peru > Mantay > Manuela Ramos > Sumaq Qara
Afghanistan > Kandahar TreasureCambodia > Artisans Association of Cambodia > Friends International
India > Community Friendly Movement
Nepal > Friends Handicra�s
Thailand-Burma Border > Borderline > Women’s Education for Advancement and Empowerment > Lahu Women’s Organization
NAMIBIA
AFRICALiberia > Jola House
Morocco > Khenifra
Namibia > Omba Arts Trust
South Africa > Streetwires
Swaziland > Gone Rural > Imvelo Eswatini > Tintsaba
Tanzania > Masaai Women Development Organization (MWEDO)
RECYCLED PVC BANGLES
Made in Namibia by Omba Arts Trust
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Photo Credits: Courtney Winston, Kalpana Biswas, Asociación de Artesanos Andinos, Tintsaba & Henrique Wilding