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THE BLOG

UN Millenium Development Goals Review in Sept 2010

[Canmore AB 06-23-10] In September of 2000, the United Nations addressed the issue of global poverty by adopting the Millennium Declaration. The declaration pledged the members to accomplish measurable goals to eradicate global poverty by the year 2015. The Millennium Development Goals focus on eight areas of concern, including poverty and hunger, universal education, maternal health, an

Live Deeply, Dress Fairly.

We give you the chance to buy the clothes you want while using your money to empower third world families to lift themselves out of poverty. You can learn more about our partners across the globe by exploring the map above, or clicking on the countries in the navigation bar.

Encounter Earth is committed to transparency, quality, beauty and sustainability in everything we do. We work with our partners to ensure that beautiful clothing and sustainable sourcing can go hand-in-hand, while providing opportunities for artisans to develop dignified, artful livelihoods. Our producers enjoy the decent wages, health benefits and working conditions that they deserve. Explore our producer profiles to find out more.

Cambodia
Cambodia
Rice bags are recycled by a social enterprise, creating colourful backpacks, hand totes and messenger bags while offering vulnerable women the opportunity to develop economic self-sufficiency.

El Salvador
El Salvador
Fair Trade t-shirts, hoodies and collared cotton shirts and dresses are created in San Salvador by a women-owned co-operative.

Ghana
Ghana
Our producer partners work with batik artists, sewers and beaders in Ghana to produce these incredible printed hand bags and yoga bags.

Guatemala
Guatemala
Organic cotton is weaved into beautiful tops and bottoms by workers earning as much as 3 times the typical wage. We also source handbags created using the traditional artisanal techniques of backstrap weaving.

India
India
India is our source for that rare thing – stylish, designer jeans made from fairly traded 100% organic denim. We also stock brightly coloured FAir Trade onesies for the little ones that are made in India from organic cotton.

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Nepal
Nepal
Our silver rings, earrings and necklaces, decorated with unique stones and engravings, are made by skilled craftspeople, many of whom are refugees from Tibet.

Peru
Peru
Our hand-loomed organic cotton and tencil sweaters, tops, polos, and dress shirts are created using the traditional, low impact techniques handed down over many generations in Peru.

Thailand
Thailand
Created in partnership with with women knitters in Chiang Mai, our hand-woven sweaters offer style and comfort in one.

Togo
Togo
Shea butter is a traditional skin care remedy in Togo, West Africa. Our handm,illed Shea butter products, created by a women-owned co-operative, offer natural, sustainable skincare while supporting sustainable livelihoods for the rural and urban poor.

 

 

 

 

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