Let me introduce you to one my all-time-favorite Fair Trade companies. Global Groove Life with artisan co-ops in both Nepal and Thailand.
One of the many reasons I like this group so much is because they produce and source fairly traded lifestyle products and they pledge sustainability.
Global Groove Life is a Fair Trade company that emerged from a commitment to global lifestyle. They design, develop, produce, and source fairly traded lifestyle products with a pledge to the sustainability of production and the cultural heritage of artisan co-ops in Thailand and Nepal.
Inspired by its people, landscapes, colors, flavors, and the very scents that they inhale. The artists exhale to create stimulating products symbolic of everyone's "homes" across the globe. Their business practices stem from a drive to unite global communities that span every culture and geographic boundary through co-creation, education and values based on human rights and dignity. This group encourages the journey because the knowledge, acceptance and understanding of different ways, people and ideas is the very colorful road to a respectful, safer, and kinder world.
Their products are created under fair trade conditions in Thailand and Nepal and they ensure a living wage and provide comfortable and safe working conditions.
They teach what they and we believe, that Fair trade is more than just a way to purchase goods—it's a powerful tool for bringing people together. By supporting fair trade practices, individuals can bridge the gap between different backgrounds, cultures, religions, and opinions.
Here are some ways through fair trade to unite people of diverse backgrounds:
1. Promoting Cultural Exchange
When you purchase fair trade products, you are not only supporting artisans and farmers from around the world, but you are also engaging in a cultural exchange. By learning about the stories behind the products and the people who create them, you can gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for different cultures.
An artist for Global Groove Life Handcrafts 100% wool into felt used to create an entire line of hand-felted holiday ornaments, felt coin purses, and whimsical infant and children's toys and decorative items for the bedroom or play areas.
2. Fostering Empathy and Understanding
Fair trade encourages empathy and understanding by highlighting the challenges faced by marginalized communities. By supporting fair trade, you are taking a stand against exploitation and inequality, and showing solidarity with those who are working to create a better future for themselves and their families.
4. Encouraging Dialogue and Collaboration
Nepalese and Thai women together preparing handcrafted wool felt for use in creating unique and whimsical hand-felted, hand-sewn items like these adorable felt Tooth Fairy Dolls. 
*The wool felt is hand-dyed using only Azo-free dyes so it's safe for children.
Fair trade opens up opportunities for dialogue and collaboration between people of different backgrounds and perspectives. By coming together to support fair trade initiatives, individuals can work towards common goals and create positive change in the world.
3. Embracing Fair Trade Practices
By embracing fair trade practices, individuals can play a role in uniting people of different backgrounds, cultures, religions, and opinions. Through the power of fair trade, we can build bridges, foster understanding, and create a more inclusive and compassionate world for all.
