Our Story

Products in our store come from multiple places around the globe. The countries in green represent just a few of the locations where they are created.

Vendor Stories

Equal Exchange baking cocoa

This baking cocoa is made with organic cacao grown by farmer cooperatives such as CONACADO and FUNDOPO in the Dominican Republic. When farmers organize into co-ops they gain crucial market access, run their business democratically, and decide together how to invest in their communities.

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Palestinian olive oil

The farmers work closely with the Palestinian Agricultural Relief Committee (PARC), who provide technical assistance, processing facilities, quality testing, and exporting services, as well as relatively low-cost olive pressing. PARC also shares best practices for pruning and plowing, in addition to other agricultural training. As a non-profit organization, they promote the sustainable economic development of 41 farmer cooperatives, improve water supply and critical infrastructure, and provide social services for women, children, and families in the West Bank.

Tara Projects jewelry

In vulnerable urban communities where child labor is a common issue and women are often excluded from the marketplace, Tara Projects is offering a life-changing alternative. This team works tirelessly to promote education and provide a path to economic independence for women.tara-projects-india-limited

Prokritee Hand-woven Baskets

Hand-woven by women artisans working with Prokritee in Bangladesh. In addition to steady, fair wages and safe workplaces, Prokritee provides training in new techniques to help women expand their skills.