Find out the whole story behind what Fair Trade means and what it supports. Nearly half the world’s population lives on less than $3USD per day. Fair Trade workers earn several times more than a country’s average wage creating self-sufficiency through sustainable work. This is a long-term solution to a problem that charity can’t fix. We ensure our artisans also work in safe conditions. You’ll find that most Fair Trade products are priced the same or very similar to traditionally manufactured goods. The added benefit of Fair Trade means you’re getting a product that makes a difference without an impact on your wallet. I Thought of You works directly with artisans to provide handmade goods to...
We were so inspired after stumbling on this story. Rather than discarding their extra scarves, some folks dreamed up a new way to share warmth while it’s so chilly in many parts of the country. Kind men, women, and children in local communities are tying scarves around trees in public spaces as a way to care for the homeless in their communities. Many of the scarves come with a note that encourages those in need to untie the scarf from the tree and use it, now that temperatures are dropping. One note read, "If you are down on your luck and find this gift in a tree, know that it is given with love and completely free." According...
Success isn’t an accident. It takes careful planning, hard work, and passion to achieve. Fair Trade thrives on transparency and accountability while respecting the sensitivity of certain situations. We have big goals ahead of us for 2017 and we’d love to give you a sneak peek into our roadmap to see how we plan to get there. Goal one: Partnership Opportunities Secure at least two new artisan partnerships in 2017. We currently work with several artisan groups in Colombia, India, Indonesia, and Uganda. At the moment, we’re finalizing a partnership with a group in a new country, and hope to finalize another partnership within this calendar year as well. Partnerships take quite a long time to come to fruition...
Thank you for being a part of our story. I Thought of You was launched during Thanksgiving of 2014 with a mission of creating positive change for people in developing countries. We’ve accomplished that, and continue to #spreadhope throughout the towns and villages of our artisans every day. But we’ve gained so much more than we initially set out to accomplish. We are not a charity. We are a force that empowers. Together, our social mission has improved the lives of men and women in developing nations. Together, we’ve created jobs. Together, we’ve purchased over 65,000 handmade items that make a difference. You’ve joined in furthering this cause in so many ways. Each customer who has...
