One of the challenges that artisans face is connecting with buyers who can help them sell their products. In this webinar, Steve Dougherty offers T+I members a toolkit of strategies to make sure that the buyers you are working with are the best fit for your business.
Read MoreThis month, Trade+Impact is excited to feature Powered By People, one of our partners for Handmade Futures Summit 2021. Powered By People is working to “grow and professionalize the creative manufacturing and handmade sector,” by facilitating trade and increasing market access for enterprises in the industry through digitization. We interviewed Hedvig Alexander, co-founder of Powered by People, about their newly launched Marketplace platform, digitization of the artisan and handmade sector, and PBP’s partnership for HFS 2021. The PBP Marketplace is a curated B2B wholesale platform that connects producers and buyers and reduces the frictions affecting the sector.
Read MoreIn partnership since 2020, Trade+Impact is honoured to announce our title sponsor for the Handmade Future Summit 2021 is William Sonoma Inc. As we start to prepare for the summit, we have the pleasure of working closely with Margaret Derby - WSI's Sustainability + Social Impact Manager. Margaret works with all the company's brands in leading their work on Fair Trade and Worker Wellbeing. Earlier this month, we sat down with Margaret to discuss the outlook of HFS 2021.
Read MoreIn 2020, Trade+Impact, in partnership with Williams Sonoma Inc., hosted the inaugural Handmade Futures Summit. As we prepare for the second summit in September, it is helpful to look back and reflect on some of the key learning from last year’s summit. Today’s blog recaps the panel workshop “Designing for Tomorrow” that was presented by Bingka Leung and Jeff Hannoosh from West Elm, Diego Olivero from Meso Goods (and West Elm), and Patti Carpenter of carpenter + company.
Read MoreAs T+I welcomes new interns every year, our executive director, Daniella Mastracci, emphasizes that " interns are a big part of growing our community." The interns bring new perspectives, strategies, various skills and talents that help us maximize our growth potential.
Over the years, Trade+Impact has had the pleasure of working with skilled and knowledgeable interns from top universities and colleges worldwide. Our interns come for growth opportunities, with some staying as board members. While others have joined our partners, continuing to support women in trade!
Trade+Impact Association in partnership with Williams Sonoma Inc. came together to present the first ever Handmade Futures Summit on September 23rd & 24th 2020. The virtual event offered an aspirational look into the future, with panel discussions and breakout sessions addressing the state of the sector today and opportunities for tomorrow, featuring the Williams Sonoma team, industry experts, global buyers and leading social enterprises.
Read MoreThroughout 2020, Daniella Mastracci, Stacey Edgar, and Kathleen Holland, members of the Trade + Impact Board of Directors, crafted " a Comprehensive Assessment of the Artisan and Natural Products Sector in Zambia," highlighting the explosive growth in the handmade industry of Zambia. Continue reading to discover more about varying levels of Zambian business and growth from the research from this report.
Read MoreAt the Handmade Futures Summit in October of 2020, we heard countless stories of resilience from business owners and their battles COVID-19. Today we are highlighting Rebecca Van Bergen, Kerry James, Teni Majekodunmi, and Goodie Mzuri, and their stories of discovering boldness by educating artisans on COVID-19 safety measures to protect their communities.
Read MoreKathy Marshall, the general manager of Sabahar, began importing cotton from outside of Ethiopia for the first time ever due to supply chain challenges this year. Read on to hear more about Kathy’s resilience in working together with her team to develop new policies to keep 96 staff members employed and production running during the pandemic.
Read MoreOur March blog series will focus on the challenges artisans overcame due to COVID-19. As the director of Lupane Women’s Development Trust, Hildigard Mufukare overcame many barriers to continue exporting traditional baskets to wholesale customers around the world. Read on to hear her inspiring story of ingenuity during the pandemic.
Read More.… This women’s day we reached out to our network to hear from the incredible women that we work with! We want to learn more about your unique experiences working as women in social enterprise in the Middle East and Africa!
..En cette journée de la femme, nous avons contacté notre réseau pour entendre les femmes incroyables avec lesquelles nous travaillons ! Nous voulons en savoir plus sur vos expériences uniques en tant que femmes dans l'entreprise sociale au Moyen-Orient et en Afrique !
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Read More.… Learn more about what is in store for Trade+Impact 2019 .. En savoir plus sur ce qui est en magasin pour Trade + Impact 2019 .…
Read More.… Lydia Nylander talks about the Power of Creative Economies and supporting Diasporas .. Lydia Nylander parle du pouvoir des économies créatives et du soutien aux diasporas .…
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.… Part III of Katherine Magee’s blog series, “Getting Investment Ready” discusses preparing for a social impact investment pitch. Read More!
..Partie III de la série de blogs de Katherine Magee, intitulée «Préparer l’investissement», parle de la préparation d’un discours d’investissement à impact social. Lire la suite !
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Read More.…Learn more about how our newest member, Bio Oleos de Miombo incorporates both indigenous resources and knowledge to create their luxury body care brand! Read More.
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Découvrez comment notre nouveau membre, Bio Oleos de Miombo, met en valeur des ressources et des connaissances locales pour créer sa marque de soins corporels de luxe ! Lire la suite.
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Read More….With over two decades of experience working with Artisans in Africa and Latin America, Connie DeJong shares insight on navigating shipping and customs when importing handcrafts. Read More!
..Connie DeJong, qui compte plus de vingt ans d'expérience auprès des artisans d'Afrique et d'Amérique latine, partage son point de vue sur la navigation et les formalités douanières lors de l'importation d'artisanat. Lire la suite !
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Read MoreWith over two decades of experience working with Artisans in Africa and Latin America, Connie DeJong reflects on the importance of creating a dialogue while advising social enterprises.
Read MoreDoron Shaltiel, founder and director of Quazi Designs shares her insights on the future of sustainable design!
Read MoreOur newest member, MitiMeth has an innovative, ecofriendly solution to addressing an environmental problem while creating jobs in Nigeria’s handcraft industry. Read more!
Read MoreMegha Venketasamy the role that culture and women led social enterprises has has to play in our changing economic and cultural landscape. Read More!
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