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Valerian Handicrafts
The women artisans of Valerian come from six villages across rural Bangladesh. They gather to work together in village spaces, sharing and learning together, making intricate and beautiful baskets from natural environmentally friendly resources. These ethnic minority artisans increase their self-worth and reduce discrimination through the generation of income from their traditional skills.
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Meet Sitara
Sitara pictured holding two screen printed cards of her own design.Sitara showing Kriti (Trade Aid Craft Buyer) a Saidpur storage box. Sitara and Michelia (Trade Aid Development Manager). Sitara Jabeen - Head of the printing department at Saidpur Enterprises Sitara has been with Saidpur for 30 years. Our top selling Sari Twine is created by […]
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Trust Resources
Kia ora koutou, e te Trustees o Trade Aid Thank you for being one of the awesome people volunteering your time, skills and passion to the Trade Aid Movement. Your contribution helps to support Trade Aid and the work of our trading partners. This page has been designed to help support you in your role as a trustee and as a Shop Trust. It’s the go to spot for Trade Aid trustees and includes all the resources you need to support you in your role governing your Trade Aid Shop. You’ll find information on the WFTO’s fair trade principles, our […]
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Trade Aid Studio is a platform that showcases works of talented artists and designers amongst our producer groups. We usually tell the story about the producer but with Trade Aid Studio, our aim is to highlight the creative and give recognition to their specific talents. Our first release is a series of limited edition […]
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Four things you can do
Four things you can do to become an ethical consumer:1. Look at labelsLook for products that are: Local, from independent shops Made by small-scale/local/‘ethical’ companies From a co-operative Fair trade, organic and/or GM-free Sweatshop-free Eco-friendly and/or animal-friendly Energy-saving/second hand 2. ResearchUse the internet to check company websites, google brands for scandals, and check out our […]
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Activist and ethical. 50 years doing it different.
Seriously? 50 years on, we’re still here and we shouldn’t be! We’re still advocating for equity in trade justice. Why? The system is unfair. It’s unfair for our planet, for workers, for farmers, for producers, suppliers, small businesses and for consumers. We know it doesn’t have to be this way. Since 1973, Trade Aid has proven a successful business model where equity, accountability and creating fairness in trade, is at the heart of what we do. We celebrate the possibility of using business to build a better world. We’re a social enterprise that champions an alternative way to..Read More
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Our policies and terms
The following are our website policies to ensure that your online visit to our website is secure, efficient and respects your privacy. Privacy Policy Security Policy Email Policy Terms of supply Delivery Returns and damaged goods Product descriptions Terms of use of this website Privacy PolicyWe are committed to protecting our customers’ privacy and security. […]
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Buy good
Buy Good: Be thoughtful this ChristmasIn our quest to build a better world our little, everyday choices can make a big impact. This Christmas we encourage you to bring thoughtfulness into your everyday lives, not just with giving but with your everyday actions. Show consideration for other people, the planet, and what’s going on around […]
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Live green
Live green. Lets take care of our planetSmall steps have the power to make things better for us and the planet. We believe in the power of every single person to contribute to that change. We are a sustainably focused organisation, and in our quest to build a better world we believe that small, everyday actions can make a big difference. Frivolous consumerism is creating excess and is damaging our environment. Being thoughtful and intentional with our spending is more sustainable for us and the planet. Reducing our negative impact and living green now protects us and the planet tomorrow. […]
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We’re Saying No to Black Friday
You won’t find a Black Friday sale here; we don’t believe in them. We’re saying no to big sales because mass-consumerism makes an unfair world. Black Friday is a one-day sale, held on the last Friday of November every year. Having originated out of the US, Black Friday has spread to become a major […]
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New-look handmade soap
We've refreshed the packaging and the formula of our handmade soaps
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Feel Good Road Trip of Aotearoa
Travel the country and support great Kiwi businesses with a beautifully illustrated map of Aotearoa.
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50 Years of Trading Fair
On World Fair Trade Day (13 May) we celebrate the possibility of using business to build a better world.
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Trade Aid shifts focus, progressively closing retail stores
Trade Aid recognises its 50 years of achievements and success during which the lives of thousands of producers and farmers have been improved. Trade Aid also has a responsibility to ensure the organisation's viability for the next 50 years
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Trade Aid dark chocolate is now Vegan Certified
All Trade Aid Dark chocolate is now Vegan Certified by the New Zealand Vegetarian Society.
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How to be a better consumer. What does that mean in a post-COVID world?
“Business has done a poor job at creating fairness and sustainability in trade. It’s time for Kiwi’s to re-think their buying patterns, spend more wisely and demand better” Geoff White, Trade Aid CEO
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Why we won't support big sales
Consumers seem to jump at a big sale without understanding the impact. But kiwis don’t want to spend at the expense of fair wages
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Live Green This Summer
Be thoughtful, think green this summer. We believe that small steps lead to big change.
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