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Doing Good! 6 Vital Social Causes We've Helped Together Doing Good! 6 Vital Social Causes We've Helped Together
See how we're making a difference together with you to support important social causes that align with our mission to help people from all walks of life live healthy and happy. A look at the good works of six organizations we've supported via corporate donations and our Thoughtful Tees program -- and how you can help.

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.


Blogs

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.

Gaiam Staff

Gaiam Staffers Donate School Backpacks Packed with Love

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

Gaiam Staff

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 ...


More Articles

From Living on the Street to Earning a Living Wage: Fair Trade at Work in Hanoi

How Fair Trade Turned Life Around for a Family in India

Gaiam Commits to 'Green Sleeves': Plastic-Free DVD Packaging

5 Fair Trade FAQs + Buying Guide


Gaiam Media

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