I'm so excited - there might be a chance to visit some artisan groups in South Africa later this summer! As many of you already know, www.World-Shoppe.com 'currently doesn't offer many fair trade products from South Africa. Part of the reason is because there aren't many groups who are certified as fair trade in South Africa; another is the cost of shipping is oftentimes high, depending on how much is shipped over at once; finally, quality control is a big issue and unless you have the ability to really work with your artisans, sometimes what you think you're getting isn't really what you're going to get (and that's really true with any artisan group or company you're working with!).
However, I'm hopeful that this summer will find me in South Africa so I can learn more about the producers whose handiworks would be so very much appreciated in the United States. I should know in May whether I've been approved to visit and will share more details about my travel itinerary at that time!
In the meantime, thank you for your support of fair trade products! World Fair Trade Day is fast approaching on May 9 and we all hope you'll choose to take a "fair trade break" on May 9 and help the U.S. break a world record of the world's largest fair trade break! For more information, visit www.FTRN.org where you'll find free marketing and promotional collateral and information on how you can form your own fair trade event or participate in one already planned near your community!
Thank you again, fair traders! Until next time,
-Megy Karydes, Founder
www.World-Shoppe.com
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