Celebrating Fair Trade

You believe that Fair Trade is a great way to improve the lives of farmers and artisans. You want to support them on their journey to become better stewards of the land and their communities. You care about supporting the brands that are sourcing ethically and transparently.

Can you make a commitment to purchase at least one Fair Trade Certified product every time you shop?

Daraja Imports makes it easy to trade fairly while shopping online.  Discover how easy it is to have the confidence that you make a difference when you purchase from Daraja Imports™.  Because every piece does have a story.  All of our pieces at Daraja Imports are handcrafted and reflect the highest level of skill and premium craftsmanship.  Our partnering elite artists are talented, conscientious and conduct business in sustainable product development.

Another approach is to make one swap in your everyday routine.

In 2011, Fair Trade USA and partner brands garnered support for Fair Trade with the help of several celebrity ambassadors.

Comedian Jimmy Fallon kicked off Fair Trade Month by hosting ice cream makers Ben & Jerry on the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

Introducing the ice cream flavor, which is made with Fair Trade Certified vanilla and cocoa, gave Ben and Jerry the opportunity to discuss Fair Trade and the company’s goal to use entirely Fair Trade Certified ingredients by 2013.

...and the list goes on ...

straight to your community.

Support Fair Trade business and spread the love.

October is Fair Trade Month

October is Fair Trade Month in the United States. 

This yearly celebration focuses on increasing

awareness and building support for Fair Trade in the United States. Throughout the month, manufacturers, retailers, students, NGO organizations and Fair Trade Towns hold events and promotions in support of Fair Trade.

Having trouble finding Fair Trade products where you shop? Sometimes all you have to do is ask! Requesting more Fair Trade products is as easy as filling out a comment card or speaking directly with the manager. Explain that you want to make every purchase matter by buying Fair Trade. 

Fair Trade is a market-based approach to fighting poverty.  That means that it only works when you actually buy the stuff.  So make sure you’re holding up your end of the bargain during October!

Take the time to teach a friend or family member about the importance of Fair Trade. Help them to understand why Every Purchase Matters and why farmers in the developing world need our support.

DarajaImports™ and our business partners share a vision of economic and environmental sustainability in remote villages of East and South Africa by representing and offering their elite, handcrafted art, fashion and apparel pieces.  Through this developing partnership we all make a difference.

Discover how easy it is to have the confidence that you make a difference when you purchase from Daraja Imports™.  Because every piece does have a story.

Fair Trade in Africa Celebrated

Daraja Imports Celebrated Fair Trade Partners in Africa

Sharing his recent speech Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Dr. Christian Turner and Department for International Development UK.. about Fair Trade in Africa - it's a key moment.... 

"All of us - governments, charities, business and consumers – must play their part and focus on inclusive growth and jobs. Breaking down the barriers to free and fair trade. It is fantastic that DFID is supporting projects like these in Kenya…which are having such a transformative impact on people’s lives. This is a key moment for shaping the future of development… we must grasp it."

Maasai Village in Remote Kenyan Bush

DarajaImports™ and our business partners share a vision of economic and environmental sustainability in remote villages of East and South Africa by representing and offering their elite, handcrafted art, fashion and apparel pieces.  Through this developing partnership we all make a difference.

These handmade East African Zulugrass necklaces are a dazzling display of color and an eco-fashion statement! Made in the remote Kenyan bush by Maasai women.

Glass Dragonflies are hand created with glass seed beads and a beautiful hand-blown bead from Kitengela Glass in Kenya to form the body.