Ten Thousand Villages Us Is A Nonprofit Organization That Champions Fair Trade Practicesfounded In 1946 By Edna Ruth Bylerit Is Recognized As The First Fair Trade Organization In The United States And One Of The Largest Globallythe Organization Focuses On Promoting Ethically Sourcedhandcrafted Products From Artisans In Over 35 Countriesensuring They Earn A Fair Wage And Work In Safe Conditions As A Founding Member Of The World Fair Trade Organization And A Certified Member Of The Fair Trade Federationten Thousand Villages Is Committed To Empowering Artisans And Addressing Economic Injusticethe Organization Also Emphasizes Environmental Responsibility By Using Recycled Materials In Many Of Its Productsits Offerings Include Textileswood Carvingssculpturesand Paintingsall Reflecting The Diverse Cultural Heritage Of The Artisansthrough Educational Initiativesten Thousand Villages Shares The Stories Behind Its Productsfostering Cultural Understanding And Consumer Awareness Of Fair Trade
