Featured Distributor: Bridge for Africa

“Bridge for Africa is a US-based non-profit organization dedicated to promoting self-sufficiency and the dignity of work in rural African communities.

Bridge began in 2003 with the chance meeting of an African and an American in South Africa; these women from two continents envisioned a non-profit organization committed to Building Resources to Inspire Dignity, Growth, and Empowerment (BRIDGE) through trade. Fair Trade practices – to which we adhere as a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation – offer the guarantee of fair wages, equal opportunities, safe working conditions, and long-term relationships built on mutual respect.

Today, Bridge for Africa is a well-established and respected provider of fine contemporary crafts to the American market. We pay artists a living wage, promote sustainable development in Africa, and educate consumers in the U.S. about the benefits of Fair Trade as a method to fight poverty in the developing world. Our goal is to provide consistent work and a living wage for the skilled artisans with whom we partner, enabling them to shape their own lives and thereby advancing hope for future generations.”

www.bridgeforafrica.org
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