You are helping the movement of eradicating sweatshops
You are helping to eliminate forced child labor
You are empowering communities and saving lives
You are supporting and protecting the environment
You are helping to improve schools, working conditions and healthcare
You are empowering women and girls
You are making a difference in fighting to end poverty and inequality
You can help spread the word by giving fair trade gifts – make sure you indicate the good the product is doing in helping a community
You are promoting the support of fair wages
You are increasing cross-cultural understanding
You are encouraging the persistence of valuable age-old traditions
Making changes in your purchasing may seem overwhelming at first, but it’s easier than you might think. It just takes a little education and dedication before you are well on your way to making positive efforts in others lives.