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Fairly Sourced x The Fair Trader

Stories and inspiration for people who support fairtrade and ethical sourcing.

Making a Difference - Pebble Toys

Making a Difference - Pebble Toys

Tracey Porst
By Tracey Porst

Uplifting Lives and Sustaining Our Earth.  Every Pebble Child product is more than just a toy—it’s a lifeline, lovingly crafted by incredible women who are...

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It's A Girls Life

It's A Girls Life

By Bronwyn Newnham

Young girls in many poorer nations work hard. Often this strenuous physical labour uses so many calories there are not enough calories left for their...

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How You Can Change Someone's World in Haiti

How You Can Change Someone's World in Haiti

Bronwyn Newnham
By Bronwyn Newnham

Showcasing our beautiful jewellery and homewares made by artisans in Haiti. This tiny nation has been hit particularly hard the past couple of years, with COVID only adding...

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Beauty In The Face of Ugliness

Beauty In The Face of Ugliness

By Bronwyn Newnham

He has inspired me to be creative and enterprising in the face of all the negativity and bullying this world can bring to each of...

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Women of Courage

Women of Courage

By Bronwyn Newnham

 Beware! In our little store, there are Lions and Leopards, Tigers and Monkeys! Animals from the beauty of Africa keep me company as I work....

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Help Build Lives!

Help Build Lives!

By Bronwyn Newnham

When we think of poverty we often have a single image of malnutrition. However, poverty and a lack of access to medical care allow the...

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Tears of a Child Bride

Tears of a Child Bride

By Bronwyn Newnham

It is estimated that world wide 15 million girls each year are...

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Diana walking through minefields with halo peacebomb

In memory of Diana Spencer

By Bronwyn Newnham

On August 31st it will be 20 years since the death of Lady Diana Spencer (Princess of Wales). I loved her social conscience and courage...

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For the LOVE of Fairtrade!

For the LOVE of Fairtrade!

By Bronwyn Newnham

The best gift of Fair Trade is Respect and Empowerment.  If the poverty of a society is seen as an opportunity to exploit, that community...

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