Social Purpose is the New Black
- Jonit Mata
- 15 Dec, 2010
The global marketing firm Edelman conducted their 4th annual good purpose study to explore consumer attitudes around social purpose and their social expectations of companies. ... Read More ››
9 Ways to Transform our Communities and our World
- Mata Traders
- 30 Nov, 2010
9. Sign up for newsletters from organizations in the Fair Trade movement – You can get regular updates from the Fair Trade Federation and the Fair Trade Resource Network.... Read More ››
Frohliche Weinachten
- Michelle Thomas
- 17 Nov, 2010
Selecting Chennai – India’s fourth-ish largest city – as our port of entry into India is comparable to the average European deciding to launch their... Read More ››
Focus Group Fun
- Jonit Mata
- 11 Nov, 2010
It’s early November… time to place orders with our producer groups for Spring/Summer 2011. To help us determine what to order, we hosted a focus... Read More ››
Lakshmi Schmakshmi
- Maureen Fetscher
- 07 Nov, 2010
Hello everyone! Joni, Michelle, and I have finally reached the peace and solitude of the Cardamon Hills in the state of Kerala. We have settled... Read More ››
106-year-old new voter
- Jonit Mata
- 02 Nov, 2010
Wednesday I witnessed 106-year-old Ignacia Garibay de Moya request an absentee ballot to vote for the first time in this election. She became a citizen... Read More ››
In India There Is No Place To Buy Toilet Paper
- Mata Traders
- 23 Oct, 2010
Most Indian women decorate their face, be it w/ yellow facial dye or a multitude of multi-colored dots. We’ve visited enough temples to recognize that... Read More ››
Families on Motorbikes
- Jonit Mata
- 22 Oct, 2010
Something you really don’t see in the U.S. is the family motorbike ride. I was determined to get a few shots this time in India. Read More ››
Stop Traffick
- Jonit Mata
- 18 Oct, 2010
STOP TRAFFICK is a grassroots effort to raise funds for victims of human trafficking. If you’re in/near Chicago, please join us at their annual fundraiser... Read More ››
Mamas and Babies
- Jonit Mata
- 14 Oct, 2010
Mata means mother in Hindi, and we are always inspired by the strength and dedication of the mothers we meet in India. Read More ››
Fair Trade is Boo-tiful
- Jonit Mata
- 10 Oct, 2010
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, but more scary than ghosts and ghouls is that our festivities are supporting child labor. Read More ››
Mindful Metropolis features Maureen
- Jonit Bookheim
- 08 Oct, 2010
Mindful Moment October: Fabulous Fair Trade Fashion from Conscious Living TV on Vimeo. Read More ››
Crazy Animal Town
- Jonit Mata
- 04 Oct, 2010
Udaipur is one of my favorite places in India, especially because of its animal life. It’s like being on safari, without leaving the city. I’ve... Read More ››
Fair Trade Month
- Jonit Mata
- 01 Oct, 2010
October is Fair Trade Month. Last year there were over 250 grassroots events around the country to promote and support fair trade. This year there... Read More ››
Cows Of Udaipur
- Jonit Mata
- 28 Sep, 2010
I just can’t get over the cows (and bulls!). They’re everywhere, just wandering around the streets and paths. They park themselves where the mood strikes,... Read More ››
BOHRA LADIES
- Mata Traders
- 26 Sep, 2010
Everywhere we went, we noticed women wearing colorful, embroidered outfits that had a long skirt and a hooded waist-length cape. Rather than a fashion craze,... Read More ››
JHOOLE
- Michelle Thomas
- 22 Sep, 2010
We want to thank Hannah Warren, founder and Executive Director of Jhoole, for being such a fabulous host! We spent two lovely days designing in the... Read More ››
PANORAMA
- Jonit Mata
- 19 Sep, 2010
Checking into the Panorama Guesthouse, my eyes scanned the lobby walls as I waited for the clerk to record my passport and visa information in... Read More ››
Ganpati Festival
- Jonit Mata
- 17 Sep, 2010
The Ganpati Festival is the annual celebration of Ganesh, the elephant-headed son of gods Shiva and Parvati. During the festival, Ganesh idols are paraded through... Read More ››
A Day In The Sampling Unit...
- Michelle Thomas
- 14 Sep, 2010
For me – up at 7 AM to watch the sun rise like a ball of fury over the lake. For the first time in years... Read More ››