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HOPE Springs in Thailand: Fair Trade Fashion in Action HOPE Springs in Thailand: Fair Trade Fashion in Action
Read one woman's story of how fair trade changed her life for the better, and see how 10 remarkable women create fair trade clothing, jewelry and accessories with help from Gina and Greg Hope's small company in Thailand. Here's how HOPE and partners like Gaiam are building markets for fair trade products and creating a safe, comfortable place to earn a living in dignity.

Hser Gay Paw: A Hero for Karen Hill Tribe Women Hser Gay Paw: A Hero for Karen Hill Tribe Women
Though her grandmother insisted that she not learn the skill, orphaned Hser Gay Paw couldn’t help but be enchanted with the colors and designs in Karen Hill Tribe weaving. Now she runs a project to help Karen women supplement their family’s income.

5 Kinds of Gifts that Give Back 5 Kinds of Gifts that Give Back
Five ways you can give twice every time with gift ideas that give back. Resources, links and ideas for how you can support social and environmental causes and make a difference in the world with gifts that mean more.

From Living on the Street to Earning a Living Wage: Fair Trade at Work in Hanoi From Living on the Street to Earning a Living Wage: Fair Trade at Work in Hanoi
Phan had never dared to dream of the stability promised by fair trade job. But when he became an artisan in Hanoi's Kids & Stone workshop, life began to change. Read how he went from living on the street to earning a living wage.


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Gaiam Staff

From Despair to HOPE: How Fair Trade Changed Ging’s Life

How a homeless young woman found opportunity and happiness through HOPE Fair Fashion in Action.

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Gaiam Staffers Donate School Backpacks Packed with Love

Gaiam employees donated 40 fully-packed backpacks to the Crayons to Calculators school supply drive, which ...

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Gaiam Employees Plant an Organic Kitchen Garden at Our Colorado HQ

See what we're growing and how we do it organically in our employee community garden ...


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Partners Relief Work Gives Burma Refugees New Hope Partners Relief Work Gives Burma Refugees New Hope

This story will renew your faith in the power of love to lift up the human spirit. See how nonprofit Partners Relief & Development is providing refuge, food, healthcare and hope for tens of thousands fleeing from brutal military oppression in Burma.

How Does Fair Trade Makes a Difference? One World by Gaiam in Action How Does Fair Trade Makes a Difference? One World by Gaiam in Action

Across the globe, Gaiam’s fair trade partners are empowering craftspeople to preserve their rich cultural traditions and create better lives for their families and communities.

Fair Trade Changes Lives in Vietnam Fair Trade Changes Lives in Vietnam

See fair trade in action, helping good people go from living on the street or barely getting by to earning a living wage in the local context. Our Gaiam team visits and talks with artisans who create handcrafted gifts Gaiam sources through our fair trade partner Craft Link in Vietnam.


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