Producer Stories

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Mongolian craftsman gets a head start from Handicrafts

Mongolia is a pocket of the world easily forgotten. It’s rarely in the news. It’s not generally in our consciousness, other...

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Zimbabwe grannies knitting hope

When Dorcas, of Zimbabwe, lost her job as a housemaid, she felt desperate. She had been forced to retire from the...

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Sunbula: Creating jobs in Palestine

It’s 4 AM in Surif, Palestine and although it’s still dark outside, Zeina is getting out of bed to start the...

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Holy Land Handicrafts – Fair Trade saving lives

The city of Bethlehem has attracted tourists seeking peace and meaning for centuries, and for local Bethlehem residents, this stream of...

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Green the gap: Upscaling in India

The Yamuna river, in Northern India, battles pollution on a tragic scale. Although its waters are clear in the early stages of...

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Help for a Silent World

Lei Mei was 25 when she suddenly lost her hearing. It was a devastating blow. She knew that being deaf would mean...

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A fair deal for Chile's Artisans

“Chile is losing its artisan culture,” says Alvador, a 58-year-old copper craftsman who makes beautiful jewellery stamped with traditional designs. Thanks to the gap...

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'A Hand-Made Future': Embroidery puts refugee children in school

As refugee families battle for survival with the ongoing conflict in Syria, education is one of the greatest casualties. While living in Syria, prior...

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Refugee fathers rebuild in Kenya

“I can now afford to educate my son who is physically challenged. By buying my products you have changed my life,...

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