"Uniting the World through Compassionate Trade" - One World Projects

Seema Patel — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 13:52:09 -0500

One World Projects was founded by Phil Smith, a pioneer in the Fair Trade world before it was hot. Originally conceived as a sustainable alternative for communities living in rainforest areas, Phil worked directly with communities to create crafts from renewable resources and then sold them to the US market.

The company has grown and changed over the years to become an established player in the Fair Trade crafts arena. Phil and his partner, Liz Wald, now work with more than 11,000 artisans in more 20 than developing countries. OWP has been working longer than most of its competitors, creating long-lasting relationships that truly transform communities.

In the now-trendy world of fair trade, OWP penetrates deeper and has a more holistic approach than almost anyone else. From a development perspective, they treat producers as partners rather than just suppliers, working closely with them on issues of quality and design rather than dropping them or not accepting shipments if they aren't right the first time around. From an environmental perspective, they mainly source products from renewable or recycled resources.

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"Uniting the World through Compassionate Trade" - One World Projects