Why fair trade?

Economic justice is a recurring theme in the Bible

Economic justice is a recurring theme in the Bible

We can use our consumer power to benefit others

Normal trade practices often marginalise the poor

The movement against trade injustice is growing

Fair Trade means…

A fair price for skill and effort

Payment in full and on time – often in advance

Safeguarding the health and education of children

Concern for the environment

Good working hours and conditions

Employment that gives dignity

Sharing the love that Jesus demonstrated to us

We can all make a practical difference

Mr Bashir’s Box

The sheshamwood box is a catalogue favourite

Skilled Indian craftsmen use age old traditions

Mr Bashir has been working with wood since he was 8

Licensed sheshamwood felling ensures sustainability

Thin brass strips hammered in to the wood make intricate patterns

The inlay work is polished flat to the wood surface

Mr Bashir is recognised as a Master Craftsman

Intricate carving shows off the craftsman’s skill

A blend of Indian skill and UK designs

The dignity of work for the disadvantaged

Caring for workers as well as enjoying their skills

Buying Created gifts directly helps Mr Bashir and the families of the workers he employs

Making a difference

Created Partner Gospel House changes lives for the better in Sri Lanka

Gospel House provides training and employment making wooden toys and furniture

Deepa supervises one of the painting workshops for Gospel House

While Deepa worked at Gospel House, her husband, Anura, had to work away from home

The intricate work requires a steady hand and an eye for detail

The work has enable Deepa and Anura to build and furnish their house

Buying Created changes lives - selling it changes whole communities

Connecting with the people whose lives have been changed

Witnessing the change that fair trade brings

“I had no idea how much difference my sales of Created made”

“The Created trading partners are an inspiration”

Created Representative Carol Anne sums it up: ‘We read in the Gospel of John that Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”

For me, that’s what Created is all about, enabling us all, whether a Created seller in the UK or a craft worker in Sri Lanka, to have life and to live it to the full.’