Ten Thousand Villages focuses on putting people and planet first, ensuring that artisans earn a fair living wage in safe working conditions and that their products are ethically sourced and handcrafted. The organization invests in partnerships that empower women and marginalized communities, breaking the cycle of generational poverty and igniting social change.
As a pioneer of fair trade, Ten Thousand Villages has been in operation since 1946, making it one of the world's largest and oldest fair trade organizations.