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Meaningful Mother’s Day Gift Idea #1

Posted Wednesday, April 29th, 2009 by siddharth

Free for All Messenger Bag

These handmade fair trade bags set women free (and we mean literally, not just from the fashion police)

Freeset Bags was founded in 2001 and employs women who once worked in the notorious red-light district of Calcutta, providing an escape from a life of virtual slavery. They utilize locally-available and sustainable jute fiber to craft unique, eco-positive bags. Childcare, health care and literacy programs are provided so artisans can earn a fair wage in a healthy work environment, while building a better future for themselves and their daughters.

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A picture’s worth a thousand words…

Posted Friday, April 24th, 2009 by Natalia

…and a wake up call of 5:00 A.M, freezing at the marina at dawn (think COZY!), three locations to set up and break down, and a full day of adventures…

Daniel sets up the gear at the Berkeley Marina.

Daniel sets up the gear at dawn on the Berkeley Marina.

The sunrise gives us some amazing golden hues, and Daniel gets the perfect shot.

our model bundles up in a wonderfully cozy, (and cute!) World of Good scarf!

Our lovely model, Lilly Lange, bundles up in a wonderfully cozy (and cute!) World of Good scarf.

We finally find Daniel's true calling...

We finally discover Daniel's true calling...

...until our model shows him how it's REALLY done

...until Lilly shows him how it's REALLY done

The beautiful Lake Temescal, our third location

This handsome couple wants their fifteen minutes of fame too!

This handsome couple wanted their fifteen minutes of fame too.

You don't think she looks this good without help!

The wizard reveals herself..(you didn't think Lilly looked this good without help!)

Our model tries out a new look, wearing a colorful bauble necklace. We're into it!

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Priya speaks at the Bentley University/TIME Leadership Forum

Posted Thursday, April 23rd, 2009 by siddharth

At the 5th annual Bentley University/TIME Leadership Forum, held Thursday, April 16, 2009, local progressive leaders discussed issues like fair trade, health care, charitable giving and diversity in business ownership. (From left): Kate Otto, Keep a Child Alive; Priya Haji, co-founder and CEO, World of Good; Gloria Cordes Larson, president, Bentley University; Milton J. Benjamin, president and CEO, Initiative for a New Economy. (Photo courtesy of Bentley University)

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Fabulous Earth Day Special

Posted Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 by siddharth

Set of 4 Bamboo Bowls for $19.95. Includes free shipping! (75% off)

Everything you make looks more delicious in these bowls. Independent Vietnamese artisans in the Cat Dang Village craft them using a long tradition of hand-coiled bamboo work, then partner with various workshops around town. Au Lac Designs helps bring the bowls to a larger market.

3″ x 6.5″ x 6.5″
Bamboo and Lacquer
No Hot Foods. Hand Wash. Do Not Soak.
Fair trade and Unique
Handcrafted in Vietnam

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WorldofGood.com nominated for Heart of Green Award

Posted Friday, April 10th, 2009 by siddharth

Priya Haji with Robert Chatwani from eBay

WorldofGood.com was nominated as one of 10 Visionaries Building The Market For Green Consumers by the 2nd annual Heart of Green Awards. Final awards will be announced on Earth Day (April 22) in New York.

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Guilt-free Gifts for Easter

Posted Wednesday, April 8th, 2009 by Noelle

Easter goodies aren’t just for kids. Original Good offers grownup treats to celebrate the season – ones that are affordable (under $25!), calorie-free, and fair trade, so they give back to artisan communities to help alleviate global poverty. So who wouldn’t want to find these guilt-free, candy-colored treats in their Easter basket?

Softie for Fair Trade Scarf

Softie for Fair Trade Scarf, $19.95
For a tempting treat that won’t go straight to your hips, wrap this soft scarf around your neck knowing the artisans in India that made it are earning a fair wage and preserving their craft.

Chew on This! Necklace, $24.95 - Just as cute as a candy necklace, but longer lasting, this necklace is handcrafted using traditional glass-making and wirework techniques, and supports the artisans outside of Delhi that make it

Good in a Nutshell Bracelet, $14.95 - For chocolate-y goodness without the calories, slip this bracelet made of tagua, a sustainably harvested rainforest nut, on your wrists and the artisans in Colombia who make it earn a fair wage

Pout Free Wallet

Pout Free Wallet, $24.95 - Better than a wicker Easter basket, this colorfully hand-embroidered wallet helps create economic opportunities for the women artisans in Van Noi, Vietnam who make it

Tags: Easter, gift
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our designer actually rocks

Posted Friday, April 3rd, 2009 by siddharth

Natalia is the in-house artiste responsible for designing all our graphics. Check out Social Studies, her band where she is the lead singer and lyricist.

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