The Just Marketplace - Fair Trade
The Just Marketplace ministry and annual Fair Trade sale strives to carry out the gospel values and Catholic Social Teachings of caring for the poor, providing dignity to workers and to stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters around the world by:
Fair Trade: A commitment to Building Relationships
When you purchase fair trade items at the St. John Neumann Fair Trade sale you are putting Catholic social teaching into action and helping to support a vision of economic justice.
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| 10,000 Villages Is a global market to market movement that breaks the cycle of generational poverty & ignites social change they pioneered the fair-trade movement & live by the fair-trade principles Products: jewelry, accessories, home décor, kitchenware, outdoor items & spa/wellness items Countries: Asia, Africa, Latin America & the Middle East |
Baskets of Africa Promoting the work of African skilled artisans, contributing toward their economic development & stability; the majority of the weavers are women, working to support themselves & their families by preserving their cultural heritage Products: unique baskets, bowls, jewelry, pottery, African masks & textiles Countries: Africa (Ghana, Zulu, Uganda, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Swazi, Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda, Burundi) Discount: 10% off of products & free S&H with code SJN2020 |
| Divas Fair Trade Creates opportunities for artisans in developing countries to earn income at a just wage, by bringing their products & stories to markets; through long-term fair-trading relationships they are helping to empower women artisans to improve their livelihoods Products: jewelry, purses, wallets, home décor, stuffed woolen animals, incense, winter knitwear & eGift cards Countries: Peru/Bolivia Discount: free S&H for sales over $75 no code necessary |
Equal Exchange Began in 1986 with the mission to build long-term trade partnerships that are economically just & environmentally sound, to foster mutually beneficial relationships between farmers & consumers & to build a more equitable, democratic & sustainable world. Products: coffee, tea, chocolate, fair foods (dates, raisins, couscous, nuts, oil) Countries: Ecuador, Peru, Mexico, Nicaragua, Latin America, Asia, Dominican Republic, Panama, Togo, India, South Africa, Sri Lanka, El Salvador, United States & West Bank Discount: 10% with code solidarity2020 (one-time individual discount) NOTE: Equal Exchange sells in bulk quantities individual items may be purchased at a local coop, Valley Natural Foods, Burnsville |
| Fair Anita A social enterprise to create a global community of change makers through fair trade relationships partnering with women in 9 countries who are utilizing this resource of economic self-sufficiency to create real change around the globe & create a world where women feel safe, valued & respected no matter their geography Products: jewelry, bags, accessories, scarves, clothing, ethically made reusable & sustainable items Countries: India, Ethiopia, Peru, Cambodia, Mexico, Vietnam, Chile, South Africa, & Egypt Discount: free S&H with code SJN2020 |
Fair Trade Winds We connect with committed groups of fair-trade wholesalers who work with countless artisan groups in various parts of the world to share & promote beautiful, handmade treasures, so that fair trade products are more easily accessible to everyone. Products: clothing, bags & accessories, jewelry, home, journals & cards Countries: Bali, North Kyrgyzstan, Guatemala, Nepal, Ethiopia, Ecuador, Vietnam, Peru, Rwanda, Kenya, Thailand, Togo, India, Philippines & Laos Discount: free S&H with code SJN2020 |
| Friends of San Lucas Supports development in San Lucas Toliman & the surrounding communities in Guatemala Products: Café Juan Ana Coffee (ground & whole bean) Country: Guatemala Discount: see website |
House of Talents Seeks to empower the talented poor through the sale of high-quality handmade artisan products, to promote self-development through economic & social advancement in rural communities & cities. Products: baskets, bags, home & décor, jewelry, pet goods, kitchen & bath Country: Ghana, West Africa Discount: free S&H on all US orders no code |
| Mayan Hands Provides economic & educational opportunities to Mayan women so that they can bring their families out of extreme poverty as they continue to live within the culture, they cherish Products: pine baskets, felted wool animals, table linens, cards, books, Judaica gifts, bags, scarves, bracelets & jackets Country: 15 communities in the Guatemalan Highlands Discount: free S&H on orders over $75 with code SJN2020 |
Project Have Hope Works in the Acholl Quarter of Uganda by providing education to both the women & their children & assisting women to establish businesses that promote economic stability & sustainability Products: jewelry, beads, ornaments, home décor, religious gifts, stickers, magnets & t-shirt Country: Africa (Uganda) Discount: 10% off with code SJN2020 |
| Prosperity Candles Began by training war widows in Iraq in candle-making & entrepreneurship, since have impacted the lives of hundreds of Burmese, Bhutanese, Congolese, Haitian & Iraqi women & refugees most of the candles are handmade in the U.S. by women artisans who lived for many years as refugees & are now earning a living wage as candle makers Products: candles, spa gifts & diffusers Discount: 10% off when using special URL |
SERRV Began its mission by helping displaced European refugees trade their handcrafts for income after the WW II; has extended working to empower artisans & farmers every year by selling their beautiful handcrafts & food Products: food, kitchen, home, garden, fashion & holiday Countries: 24 countries worldwide Discount: 20% of retail order to the nonprofit organization, The Open Door, a food shelf |
| Trade Winds Local international fashion boutique established in 1990 Products: women's clothing, jewelry & accessories Country: several countries around the world NOTE: Contact vendor using Facebook's "Message" feature. Describe the item(s) in which you are interested & specify code SJN2020 in your message. Vendor will respond to provide pricing & answer questions. |
Women’s Bean Project A food manufacturing business tied directly to its transitional employment program that hires women who are chronically unemployed, teaching them to help themselves by making nourishing products that are sold across the United States Products: soups, beans, rice, baking mixes, spices blends, popcorn, snacks, sweets, coffee, tea, dog treats, books & gift items Country: Colorado, United States |