Viva Fair Trade

01/23/2026

09/28/2024

Today is the second day of our fundraising sale for stageGR. Please stop by anytime until 5:00 p.m. at 2416 Okemos Dr. SE to purchase amazing, handmade, fair trade products.

09/25/2024

New products! We have some new beautiful and interesting necklaces. The red one and the blue one are made from tagua nuts (also called vegetable ivory) that are found in trees in Ecuador. The other necklace, called the vida necklace, was handmade in Peru.

Photo credit: Roman Riley

06/28/2024

These beautiful scarves were handmade In India by fair trade artisans with leftover sari pieces. They cost $24.00 each. If you live in the Grand Rapids area and want to purchase one I will gladly drop it off at your house for you. Otherwise I will be happy to ship them as well!

06/11/2024

The fresh lemon scent of this handmade soap cuts through strong cooking odors. Citrus is known for lifting spirits too-so this soap makes cleaning up a joy! Go on, give it a go. Handcrafted in small batches by traditional soap makers in Tamil Nadu, India.

One bar of soap sends one child to school for one day.

The master soap makers of Palam Rural have achieved economic independence and education for the next generation. With ingenuity and hard work, the organization in South India has overcome discriminatory social systems and stereotypes to build a sustainable thriving community whose members have gained equality and respect in society.

06/10/2024

This adorable apron was made in collaboration with The Tote Project, a social enterprise working to empower victims of human trafficking. Featuring dogs with chef hats, bones, paw prints and kitchen utensils, this apron is for those people who can't get enough of (wo)man's best friend. Features an adjustable tie and a large center pocket for your phone and utensils.