Ten Thousand Villages

Specialties

We are a non-​profit Fair Trade store, selling handcrafted gifts, jewelry, home décor, art and sculpture, textiles, serveware and personal accessories representing the diverse cultures of artisans in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.

One of the world’s largest Fair Trade organizations and a founding member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), the company strives to improve the livelihood of tens of thousands of disadvantaged artisans in 38 countries. Ten Thousand Villages accomplishes this by establishing a sustainable market for handmade products in North America, and building long term buying relationships in places where skilled artisan partners lack opportunities for stable income. Product sales help pay for food, education, healthcare and housing for artisans who would otherwise be unemployed or underemployed.

History

Established in 2012.

More than 60 years ago Edna Ruth Byler, a pioneering businesswoman, began selling handcrafted products from Puerto Rico out of the trunk of her car to help eradicate poverty. Today a global network of social entrepreneurs works to empower artisans in developing countries.

Meet the Manager

Scott S.

Manager

Scott is assisted by a wonderful team of volunteers to run the store (we are a non-​profit organisation)!

Contact us for volunteer opportunities, we are always looking for talented and motivated people :-)