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Aid to
Artisans
A nonprofit
organisation, offers practical assistance to artisan
groups worldwide, working in partnerships to foster
artistic traditions, cultural vitality, improved
livelihoods and community well-being
Fair
Trade Federation
Fair Trade Federation, based in Washington, is an
influential section of the increasingly strong and
effective Fair Trade movement. See their website for
more information
IFAT
IFAT, based in the Netherlands, is the global network of Fair Trade
Organizations whose mission is to improve the
livelihoods and well being of disadvantaged
producers by linking and promoting Fair Trade
Organizations, and speaking out for greater justice
in world trade
International Trade Centre (Products and
Services)
Focus on the craft and visual arts
sector in developing countries
PEOPlink
Non-profit fair trade organization,
Washington-based, that helps artisans set up
websites and sell their products through the
internet
Ten
Thousand Villages
Fair trade retail stores throughout the U.S. and
website offering traditional handcrafts from around
the world
The Craft
Center
Non-profit
craft information and support organization,
Washington-based, formerly independent, now part of
CHF
Trade Facilitation
Office Canada
Canadian
non-governmental, non-profit organization which
provides information, advice and contacts for
exporters in developing countries
World Craft Council
Founded in 1964 and allied with UNESCO, members
represent their respective countries. Leadership
alternates between major regions of the world.
Current (2006) headquarters are in Chile |
