We are highlighting recycled Haiti cut metal from Ten Thousand Villages, today! We carry a variety of cut metal mirrors, picture frames, sculptures, wall plaques, and many beautiful statues like the one above. These are made by a group of artisans called Haitian Committee of Artisans, otherwise known as CAH. These artisans sell their work… Continue reading »
Jan
27
Who knew paper could create beautiful jewelry?!
Today we are highlighting recycled paper jewelry from SUUBI and Light Gives Heat! Suubi means hope. This project is about creating consistent weekly incomes in otherwise unemployable areas in Uganda through the purchasing and re-selling of handmade jewelry. This allows for women to provide food and pay school fees for their children. The majority of… Continue reading »
Jan
25
Third Goal International Film Festival
Looking for something different to do on Saturday? Go to a FREE film screening at the MU Student Center! On January 29th, the Central Missouri Returned Peace Corps Volunteers is hosting The Third Goal International Film Festival. There will be 4 films, commemorating 50 years of the Peace Corps. The feature film, Niger 66, is… Continue reading »
Jan
25
Recycled sari pieces make for gorgeous new products!
It’s a new year! Out with the old, in with the new: RECYCLE! This month, we will be highlighting several vendors who use recycled materials to make their merchandise. The first vendor this month is Handmade Expressions and their recycled sari products from India! A sari is a female garment made of a strip of… Continue reading »
Jan
01
there’s always a Better Way!
We hope you had a wonderful holiday season! To ring in the New Year, we will be getting in new jewelry from Radiant Hope of Better Way Imports! By supporting meaningful jobs, Better Way Imports seeks to encourage not only a permanent way out of poverty and oppression with dignity, but also provides an opportunity… Continue reading »