African Home

African Home offers a range of traditional African products ranging from home décor to functional home ware as well as gifts and accessories, based on the finest aesthetic and artistic traditional workmanship. Marketing these products while developing new products creates work for disadvantaged communities with high levels of unemployment. African Home maintains and practices a strong commitment to environmental awareness. Accordingly, all materials used in their products are consistent with, and promoting of, the sustainability of the natural resources of South Africa. For example, the wood they use is sourced from fallen trees within sustainable forests or driftwood. Many natural and local products are used, such as reeds, weeds, clay, paper and wire.

African Home is a member of IFAT.

This Mezuzah (4.3 x 0.8 x 13 inches) is made of unglazed earthenware, available in off-white or grey/brown unglazed earthenware. Made in Woodstock, South Africa by a team of hearing impaired potters.

Products can be ordered directly from their website.
Claudette Davis +27(0)21-551-1052 +27(0)83-650-1985 claudette@africanhome.co.za www.africanhome.co.za/relijewi.htm

Global Goods Partners

Global Goods Partners is dedicated to alleviating poverty and promoting social justice by strengthening women-led development initiatives for marginalized communities in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. A nonprofit endeavor, Global Goods pursues this mission by partnering with organizations, associations, and cooperatives worldwide that integrate their commitment to community development - specifically, improvements in education, health, women’s rights, and employment opportunities - with socially responsible income-generating enterprises. Global Goods provides its partners with direct access to new markets in the United States, increasing both their revenue and global awareness of their work. Global Goods uses proceeds from product sales to provide technical assistance and grant support to its partners, assisting them in building stronger, more effective programs.

Global Goods is a member of the Fair Trade Federation in the U.S.

Each 5 inch long mezuzah holds a uniquely hand-embroidered traditional pattern made by an Ethiopian woman immigrant in northern Israel. A gold shin adorns the surface, and the mezuzah is covered with a durable plastic casing. Profits from the sales of these mezuzot support Adisia, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Ethiopian women in Israel and the workshops they provide on health and childcare.

Products can be ordered directly from their website. Individuals or groups interested in fair trade merchandise for fundraising efforts can contact them directly by telephone or e-mail.
115 W 30th Street Suite 400 New York, NY 10001 (212) 461-3647 info@globalgoodspartners.org www.globalgoodspartners.org

MayaWorks

MayaWorks is a non-profit volunteer organization that markets the work of Mayan artisans in Guatemala who otherwise have no outlet for their handiwork. MayaWorks pays artisans at prices they set, assuring a fair wage. MayaWorks returns all sales profits to the artisans, funding scholarships and training programs, and provides micro-credit to the artisans and their families. Products are designed in collaboration with North Americans, blending contemporary ideas with traditional Mayan art.

MayaWorks is a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation in the U.S.

Judaica products include beaded mezuzot, crocheted kippot, woven peace banners, Chanukah table runners, and pencil cases/gift bag.

Products can be ordered on-line or by phone.
1732 W. Hubbard St. Suite 1A Chicago, IL 60622 (312) 243-8050 info@mayaworks.org www.mayaworks.org

Women's Work

Women's Work is a fair trade store that sells crafts to enable women to live their desired, chosen way of life. The pottery is made as income generation for the local artists who live in Zimbabwe.

Judaica items include ceramic mezzuzot, kiddish sets, candle sticks, and wine bottles. The ceramics are dishwasher safe, although not microwaveable, and use glazes that meet United States standards for food safety.

Women's Work is a member of the Fair Trade Federation, and the owner, Cecilia Dinio Durkin, is a proud board member.

Products can be purchased by email or phone, or at their store in New York.
Cecilia Dinio Durkin Women's Work 66 Main St Cold Spring, NY 10516, USA (845) 809-5299 cecilia@womensworkbw.com www.womensworkbw.com