Woodcarvers in Kenya have lost 75 per cent of their international market share since 2000. Over 400,000 people who rely on the industry for their survival have been badly affected. Francis Mutinda has been a woodcarver for over 10 years: "My needs are increasing," he says. "More orders would help. If there's one thing I would tell buyers abroad, it's this: bring orders, so we continue our homes, and educate our children." Traidcraft has started a new project to help woodcarvers like Francis rebuild their livelihoods. £40 could help a woodcarver like Francis gain access to new markets and secure a brighter future for their family.
Free Delivery Offer on Gifts for Life - To qualify, choose your Gift for Life and add it to basket. Before you check out, enter the promotion code G8GFL in the 'Media or Promotion Code' box then click 'Update Basket'. Carry on through the checkout and at the 'Delivery' stage you will see that free delivery has been added to your basket.
What You Get
You'll receive a card containing details about the fair trade gift you've chosen which you can pass on to your friend or relative. They'll be overjoyed to hear of the unique gift you've chosen for them that will help to change the lives of some of the world's poorest people through better trade.
Why should I give Gifts for Life?
Gifts for Life are unique presents that will bring joy to a friend or relative - and make a lasting difference to the lives of producers in developing countries struggling to make a living.
None of these gifts are a quick-fix for poverty. Traidcraft's charity, Traidcraft Exchange believes in lifelong solutions brought about through better trade. Every gift in this catalogue will help a small-scale producer to make the most of their wonderful skills by enabling them to sell their produce to local and overseas consumers for a fair price.
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