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From Despair to HOPE: How Fair Trade Changed Ging’s Life

Gaiam Staff by Gaiam Staff | October 30th, 2009 | Comments (0)
topic: Giving Back | tags: artisans, ethical, fair trade clothing, fair trade jewelry, fair-trade, HOPE, HOPE Fair Fashion in Action, living wage, One World, tailors, thailand, working conditions

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Born into an Akha hill tribe village in Northern Thailand, Ging started out with nothing. She was left with no home, no education, no work — no opportunity to live a decent life.

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5 Lives We’ve Lifted Up Together: Fair Trade Artisans Say Thank You

Gaiam Staff by Gaiam Staff | December 22nd, 2008 | Comments (1)
topic: Gaiam Happenings, Giving Back | tags: Au Lac, Cambodia, Craft Link, fair-trade, Hagar, India, Mae Ho, Partners, Tara Projects, thailand, Vietnam

Does fair trade work? See how in the words of these five artisans — a few of the many shared with us from artisans and fair trade partners whose creations we offer through our One World by Gaiam Marketplace.

“Before I didn’t have enough money for three meals a day.

Hagar in Cambodia

Hagar in Cambodia

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10 Ways to Enjoy Halloween with Your Family & More

Gaiam Staff by Gaiam Staff | October 29th, 2008 | Comments (1)
topic: Conscious Living News, Inspirational Media | tags: halloween, Personal Growth, psychiatry, psychology, recycling, thailand, therapy, vegan, veganism, Yoga

Every week we highlight the best articles, blogs, news, videos and interesting Web tidbits to help you live green, be healthy, and connect with your sense of spirituality. Read our roundup for info that just helps you live better.

10 Ways to Enjoy Halloween with Your Family

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