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 Links - Organisations, Businesses, Affiliates  Currently, our world comprises around 6 billion people. Of that number, 4 billion people live in poverty and of the 4 billion, around 1.1 billion live on less than $1 a day. One of the ways to combat this imbalance is through fairer trade practices. Fair trade enables the producer the ability to afford life’s basics such as clean water, food, shelter, health care and education. Fair trade also says “no” to child labour and sweatshops.
When we buy ethically produced gear we are supporting men and women from impoverished or disadvantaged backgrounds, enabling them to gain a sense of dignity and respect whist earning a decent living. Above right is a mosaic designed and made by a South African woman. It adorns the entrance wall to Sinikithemba in Durban, South Africa. Sinikithemba is an Aids/HIV outreach programme.
If you are looking for other ethically produced gear, more information on fair trade events, ways to be involved or want to contact those we've met along the way who are committed to supporting an ethical way of doing business, check out these websites:
African Aids Foundation (Australia based)
KIDZCAN Zimbabwe
Businesses to check out and support:
Paul Mergard Photography
EDUN clothing
Etiko Sports - fair trade sports gear and shoes
Red Octopus - graphic design and screen printing in Brisbane, AU.
Bliss Ecowear in Paddington, Brisbane
Ikigai - organic beauty and natural skin care boutique
The Fair Trade Directory
Ethikl, fair trade, organic, ethical on line shopping
Affiliates:
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Transition Kirulpa (West End)
- Australian band Lovers Electric - www.loverselectric.com.au.
Lovers Electric use edun LIVE t-shirts for their band merchandise.
- Non Government Organisation, You Can Make A Difference - www.ucanmakeadifference.com. Using the sale of edun LIVE t-shirts with artwork to raise money for their projects in South Africa.
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