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 Bashirs 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 craftsmans 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, thats 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.