Valentines Day

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From a young age, Andrea fondly knew her “American family” through their sponsorship with Compassion International. In time, they took a trip to Guatemala to visit the Compassion project and meet Andrea and her family.  To this day, even as an adult, Andrea and her “American family” keep in touch regularly.  And when Andrea’s husband tragically passed away, leaving behind Andrea and their three children, a decades long friendship between Do Good Shop’s founder and Andrea’s American family has brought these amazing products to you, and safe living wage work to Andrea!

Andrea likes to make bags, shirts, aprons, skirts, and most recently, the most adorable dolls. She learned from a teacher in Chimaltenango who taught classes in her village, completing sewing classes and receiving a diploma. She is proud to earn money to support her family.

D E T A I L S

• Soft, traditional Guatemalan fabric sewn into a unique necktie 
• Stunning, comfortable, and ethical
• Wear your values!

S H O P  T H E  C H A N G E 

Your purchase empowers people in need with a hand up via safe, living wage employment.

Shop the change you wish to see in the world; browse the Do Good Shop collection here.

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Each sculpture is artfully hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone, found in the hills of southwestern Kenya. Mining the soapstone from surface hills is a labor-intensive process, using little to no machinery. Artisans follow traditional methods passed down through the ages, working with shovels, picks, axes and machetes to carve out large soapstone chunks, which are then carved using small hand tools into beautiful artwork!  

Please read this quote below, from Bonface Okeyo, director of Tabaka Chigware Youths Self Help Group, one of our newest artisan partner groups who we began partnering with during the pandemic.  Each purchase you make provides more safe, living wage work for this wonderful community, in high need through this time of global crisis and recovery. 

 D E T A I L S

• beautifully packaged and ready to gift!
• contains 4 hand-carved soapstone garden markers and 1 smooth heart soapstone
• neatly packaged with coordinating dried flowers in a gift-able box set
• Perfect ethical gift for the green thumbs in your life!

S H O P  T H E  C H A N G E 

Your purchase empowers people in need with a hand up via safe, living wage employment.

Shop the change you wish to see in the world; browse the Do Good Shop collection here.

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Handmade by the hardworking women of Wildflowers Passage women's cooperative in Tijuana, Mexico, one of our smallest yet most connected and intimate artisan groups.  Read more about our our friends and neighbors to the south and the impact your purchase has on each one in the cooperative.

D E T A I L S

• hand poured soy candles in silver travel tins
• melted, poured, created by Women
• each tin is 4-6oz. with a 30-40 hour burn time
• scented with essential oils
• set may include a variety of tin colors and scents, or some of the same; enjoy the surprise!
• Perfect for a teacher, hostess, or co-worker gift!

For custom labels, please use contact page to specify message.

S H O P  T H E  C H A N G E 

Your purchase empowers people in need with a hand up via safe, living wage employment.

Shop the change you wish to see in the world; browse the Do Good Shop collection here.

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Please read this quote below, from Bonface Okeyo, director of Tabaka Chigware Youths Self Help Group, one of our newest artisan partner groups who we began partnering with during the pandemic.  Each purchase you make provides more safe, living wage work for this wonderful community, in high need through this time of global crisis and recovery. 

D E T A I L S

• hand-carved out of natural stone, sanded until smooth, then polished
• each piece left it's natural variation of gray and natural stone
• artisan made of Kisii Soapstone
• approximately 1.75 x 1.5 x 1.5 inches
• hand etched with “Thank You” on one side and “Dad” on the other!
• perfect gift for New Dad's or for Fathers Day!

S H O P  T H E  C H A N G E 

Your purchase empowers people in need with a hand up via safe, living wage employment.

Shop the change you wish to see in the world; browse the Do Good Shop collection here.

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The reason Do Good Shop exists is to empower people escaping oppression and exploitation to break the chain of injustice.  

The reason we sell fair trade food items because farming, food, coffee, chocolate, etc is one of the places where much injustice takes place!

We're not saying you need to change every food purchase you make.  But you know what happens when each one of us make one small change?  Our small, one step at a time choices, when added together with others small step forward choices creates a tidal wave of justice, rolling down!  Read more about your impact on our small farmer cooperatives here.

D E T A I L S

• Sign up for yourself or for a gift that keeps on giving for another!
• Choose the amount you need each month
• We'll introduce you to several organic, fair trade coffees from around the world
• Enjoy the surprise of a variety!
• Small farmers thank you for your support of fair trade practices that empower them with safe, fair conditions and wages

For a quick gift:

1. Subscribe!
2. Take a photo of the gift announcement card of your choice and print, text, or email to your recipient!

S H O P  T H E  C H A N G E 

Your purchase empowers people in need with a hand up via safe, living wage employment.

Shop the change you wish to see in the world; browse the Do Good Shop collection here.

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Fair Trade Alliance Kerala, India

Protecting both elephants and crops with elephant-friendly fencing is just one way that Alliance farmers have used Fair Trade premiums to improve their farming. They have also channeled funds to improve school facilities, support community drinking water programs and control weeds sustainably. Founded in 2006 to gain better and more stable pricing for farmers, Fair Trade Alliance Kerala is now 4,500 member strong. Equal Exchange also sources organic cashews from El Salvador, sold seasonally in bulk at many co-op markets and natural food stores:


APRAINORES, El Salvador

These farmers are proudly reclaiming an island where El Salvador's civil war once raged. After struggling for peasant rights and suffering violent reprisals during the country's 12 year civil war, they received land through a government land reform program. These 60 farmers now grow exquisite cashews in a protected mangrove sanctuary and are learning how to run a Fair Trade farming co-operative.

D E T A I L S

• fair trade food and drink for all to enjoy!
• includes gift basket with a hearty selection of many of the following: coffee, tea, hot cocoa, nuts, dried fruit, soup, popcorn, baking mixes, chocolate (assortment may vary)
• Perfect gift for those who have everything!

S H O P  T H E  C H A N G E 

Your purchase empowers people in need with a hand up via safe, living wage employment.

Shop the change you wish to see in the world; browse the Do Good Shop collection here.

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Do Good Shop has curated some of our favorite items into gift sets this holiday season, making it easy for you to shop quickly, with a themed gift basket that shows how much you care.  Each item in your gift set was made by survivors of trafficking, poverty, homelessness, exploitation, and oppression.  The survivors we partner with here at Do Good Shop are empowered by your purchases to remain free through safe, living wage artisan employment.  

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Take out the guesswork.  Gifts packaged for you in a ready to give present that promotes calm!

 Choose from 3 styles:

• Tea basket:  calming tea, hand-poured soy candle in travel tin, surprise ethical gift
• Bath basket:  soothing soap, hand-poured soy candle in travel tin, surprise ethical gift
• Treat yourself basket:   $25 Do Good Shop gift card, hand-poured soy candle in travel tin, surprise ethical gift
• packaged in a reusable handwoven basket or eco-friendly, gift box
• can be shipped to a loved one for FREE!  Include your gift enclosure note in "notes to seller" at checkout.

S H O P  T H E  C H A N G E 

Your purchase empowers people in need with a hand up via safe, living wage employment.

Shop the change you wish to see in the world; browse the Do Good Shop collection here.

G I V E . . . 

• guaranteed monthly income for survivor artisans
• needed stability to break the cycle of oppression for their family and future generations
• a hand UP rather than a hand out to people in need
• $19.50-$24/month (easily paid by recurring payment)

R E C E I V E . . .

• Join the club to receive:
• a quarterly surprise DO GOOD(ies) BOX, full of ethical treasures  handmade by our artisan survivors just for you!  
• the joy of empowering survivor artisans with reliable income that creates lives of freedom and opportunity
• boxes suitable for all genders!
• subscription boxes ship QUARTERLY during the months of July, October, January, and April

For a Quick Gift:

1. Subscribe!
2. Take a photo of the gift announcement card of your choice and print, text, or email to your recipient!

In order to serve our artisans well, please plan to commit to paying for a minimum of 3 months.  After that, feel free to cancel at any time!  Thank you for your support of our survivor artisans!  Grateful for you.

Discounts do not apply to subscriptions as the price for items inside is already reduced.  Please see subscription box terms and conditions in our returns and exchanges page  

S H O P  T H E  C H A N G E 

Your purchase empowers people in need with a hand up via safe, living wage employment.

Shop the change you wish to see in the world; browse the Do Good Shop collection here.

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Stainless steel cheese knife is made by metal workers of Noah’s Ark, a fair trade organization in Moradabad, India. The cost of metals has skyrocketed in recent years, which has had a devastating effect on the local economy and on the lives of individual artisans. Noah’s Ark has worked hard to train artisans in using alternative metals and materials, as well as to create appealing designs such as this product.

D E T A I L S

This whimsical mouse always finds the cheese.

• Stainless steel
• Dishwasher safe
• 7"L x 1"W
• Pair it with one of our ethically made charcuterie boards/trays for a perfect gift!

S H O P  T H E  C H A N G E 

Your purchase empowers people in need with a hand up via safe, living wage employment.

Shop the change you wish to see in the world; browse the Do Good Shop collection here.

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United through the guidance of our partner team in India, small groups of women from urban slums in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh work in their homes to learn simple techniques to fashion jewelry and home décor with upcycled saris and other recycled materials.  Read about our partner artisans and the impact of your purchase.

D E T A I L S

• Eco-friendly dog mat handcrafted in Rajasthan, India
• up-cycled Indian textiles, sustainable jute fibers
• 24" L, 14" W
• features a colorful dog bone design
• Chindi weaving = traditional art form which gives function and new purpose to up-cycled materials

*Due to the handmade and upcycled nature of our items, colors and designs cannot be determined or chosen. Each piece is a unique surprise and may not match the photo shown (photos are just an example)

S H O P  T H E  C H A N G E 

Your purchase empowers people in need with a hand up via safe, living wage employment.

Shop the change you wish to see in the world; browse the Do Good Shop collection here.