Tired of wrapping paper and candy bars? Support your school while promoting fair trade and social justice!

The innovative Global Goods Partners fundraising program offers schools an effective, educational, and socially responsible fundraising tool. Through the sale of artistic, high-quality, and fair trade products made by GGP's partners in Africa, Asia, and the Americas, schools realize multiple benefits:

*Twenty percent of the purchase price of each item is returned to the school
*All purchases support advancements in education, health, women's rights, and economic development worldwide
*Accompanying educational materials, resources, and curricula teach students, parents, and the school's community about global issues and diversity

More than a typical “fundraiser,” this program provides schools with an innovative and accessible way to incorporate into its usual classes and holiday functions lessons about other cultures, current affairs, social responsibility, and ways in which local acts—such as an ordinary purchase—can have a global impact. Moreover, the program is exceptionally easy-to-use, safe, and rewarding:

*All sales are conducted online, simplifying purchasing and eliminating door-to-door sales
*Distinctive, handmade, and fair trade products are hard to find in stores and set the program apart from other common fundraisers, such as the sale of cookies, candy bars, or wrapping paper
*Program participation demonstrates the school’s commitment to social responsibility and awareness, enhancing its profile within the community

GGP offers a wide variety of products to choose from, such as jewelry, handbags, silk scarves, stationary sets, and more. Each high-quality item is produced according to fair trade principles and comes with a description of the organization that crafted it, the challenges facing the organization’s community, and the ways in which it is working to improve the lives of children, women, and families.

As a nonprofit organization, GGP uses all of its proceeds from product sales—as well as additional private donations and foundation support—to provide technical assistance and capacity-building grants to its partners. By focusing on increasing income for community enterprises, raising global awareness of their work, and strengthening their programs, GGP strives to support sustainable advancements in the areas of economic empowerment, education, health, and women’s rights.

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