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 (FTF) 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

Holy Land Handicraft Cooperative Society

The Holy Land Handicraft Cooperative Society is owned by 36 producers living and working near Bethlehem. They strive to alleviate local poverty, decrease unemployment, increase the level of income, decrease emigration, and sustain the Palestinian handicraft industry for the benefit of the traditional handicraft artisans.

These hand-carved olive wood mezuzot come in a variety of designs; they are 5" tall,. l x 1.25" wide x .5" across.

The Holy Land Handicraft Cooperative Society is a member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO).

Their mezuzot can be purchased online at www.serrv.org; if you are interested in their the Star of David pendants, contact them via email.
Holy Land Handicraft Cooperative Society Suzan Sahouri, International Relations Director P.O. Box 20 Beit Sahour, ISRAEL Phone: 972-2-2773087/9 hlcs@p-ol.com www.holyland-handicraft.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 (FTF) in the U.S.

This beautiful hand-beaded mezuzah holder is approximately 6 inches long, has a foldover cap to keep the scroll securely inside, and beaded loops for attaching to the door or wall.

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.

These hand-painted ceramic mezuzot are approximately 6 inches long in a variety of designs.

Women's Work is a member of the Fair Trade Federation (FTF), 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

Photos L to R: Global Goods Partners, African Home, MayaWorks
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