Blog – Tagged "Artisan made goods"

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It's Fair Trade Month! What that means...

Discover the 9 Principles of Fair Trade and how Vi Bella puts them into action every day.

Special Delivery in Port-au-Prince

Our team in Port-au-Prince was excited to receive a gift of eight refurbished sewing machines, important to the continued work of our sewing team.

New artisan training in Pignon, Haiti

An update on our newest artisans in Haiti, made possible through your support!

Herby's Story and Role in Vi Bella

Vi Bella in Pignon, Haiti runs smoothly because of dedicated employees such as Herby. Read more about his story of the impact Vi Bella and Many Hands has had on his life!

Fair Trade Federation/People and Planet First Verified

Our acceptance as a verified Fair Trade Federation member reflects our deep commitment to the principles of fair trade. We are joining a community dedicated to the highest standards of fair trade and the pursuit of a more just and sustainable world. Learn more about verified FTF members and the fair trade principles at http://www.fairtradefederation.org/fair-trade-federation-principles/.

The People and Planet First Verification is based on the following criteria:

Purpose: Our enterprise exists to solve a social and/or environmental problem.

Operations: Our enterprise prioritizes purpose, people and planet over profit in operational decisions.

Revenue: Our enterprise has a self-sustaining revenue model or is working towards one.

Use of Surplus: Our enterprise reinvests the majority of surplus towards its purpose.

Structure: Our enterprise has chosen legal structures and financing that protect and lock-in purpose long term.

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