Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Product of the Month - Turkish Plates

By Glenn and Rebecca Fadner

Our Turkish plates are hand-formed and hand painted by artisans in Avanos, Turkey. They are available in sizes ranging from 18cm-25 cm. Most of the plates are in the traditional "Iznik" style. We also have 18cm plates in the more intricate "Ipek" style.These are designed for display only and make a unique gift. Check out more designs here!




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Sunday, November 8, 2009

Gobal Forum on Human Trafficking Report

By Glenn & Rebecca Fadner

You'd think that an event about Human Trafficking would be a "downer", wouldn't you? Well, nothing could be further from the truth. No, it certainly wasn't an occasion for partying, and there were plenty of sobering and somber statistics, but the prevailing mood was one of hope and optimism, mixed with a dogged determination that slavery MUST be wiped out and CAN be in our generation.

Global ForumWhen the folks at Not For Sale Campaign conceived of this Forum, they were hoping that 250 people would attend. Oops! As of the first session, over 750 were expected.The final number pushed 800! That posed a few logistical challenges, but the staff an NFS and North Coast Calvary Chapel did a great job of accommodating everyone.

It was amazing to see people from around the world, from a wide variety of political and religious backgrounds, all united in the belief that there MUST be an end to global slavery in all its forms.

Speakers such as Lou de Baca (US Ambassador-at-large for issues of Human Trafficking) and David Arkless (Manpower President for Global and Corporate Affairs) were among the keynote speakers. US representatives and a Canadian MP sent video greetings and encouragement. Breakout sessions covered topics ranging from changing justice systems to the use of entrepreneurial models as means of combating trafficking.

There's a great recap of the Forum online. Click here to access it.

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Saturday, November 7, 2009

Fair Trade Only Works Because.....

By Rebecca and Glenn Fadner


Fair Trade only works because people believe in it and "vote" for it with their shopping dollars. Whether it's coffee or chocolate or our KVI products, it first takes people to believe that EVERYONE ~ from the producer to the retailer ~ has a right to make a fair and living wage.


Subsequently it requires individuals to choose to spend their money purchasing Fair Trade products.

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Friday, November 6, 2009

Fun Friday caption

By Marita Greenidge


Hey there readers! It appears no one could come up with a caption for our last picture. Personally I have to admit I found it pretty difficult coming up with something myself. But alas I did!! Please see above. Click on the picture above or visit our Facebook fan page for a better view. Happy Friday.


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