Ten Thousand Villages

The mission of Ten Thousand Villages is to create opportunities for artisans in developing countries to earn income by bringing their products and stories to our markets through long-term, fair trade relationships.

“Fair Trade is a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalized producers and workers – especially in the South.” -The World Fair Trade Organization

Their mission would mean nothing without the volunteers who help them live it out every day! They work with hundreds of Volunteers each year from grade school students to some of Austin’s finest retirees! They have proudly partnered with Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired since 2011.