October 20, 2010 – 3:48 pm
This month we’re fundraising for Suchana Community Society. Whilst they’re not a Fair Trade partner as such we thought we’d tell you a bit about the amazing work they do.
Suchana is a small community resource centre on the outskirts of Santiniketan, West Bengal helping over 115 local Kora and Santhali tribal children to read and write Bengali, the language used in local government schools. Many tribal children, who make up roughly 18 percent of the population in the area, cannot speak it, putting them at an immediate disadvantage.
Open 7 days a week Suchana is facilitated by paid and volunteer teachers. They also run a health initiative linking tribal villagers to existing health services. Any funds we raise will help provide wages for teachers, resources and equipment for the school, one meal a day for the children and fun, educational experiences for all children who attend. Visit us in store to support this wonderful initiative.
September 1, 2010 – 2:16 pm
Now that the sun’s out our vibrant African print summer dresses and beaded flip flops are flying out the door. Here’s a peek at the amazing work being done behind these must-have summer dresses, flip flops & our gorgeous Shika jewellery.
Based in Arusha, Tanzania, Shika runs educational sponsorship programmes providing access to schooling, vocational training and trade for some of Tanzania’s most marginalized communities. Shika products are created through dialogue with local artisans and seamstresses who are paid a living wage enabling them to pay for necessities such as food, basic healthcare and education for themselves and their families. In addition, their communities benefit from Shika sponsorship programmes which are funded through the sale of their beautiful dresses, flip flops & jewellery.
Our final delivery of the season is arriving towards the end of June so make sure you pop in to grab these unique summer staples before they’re all gone.
Click here to find out more about becoming a sponsor.
