Our Top Ten List of Fair Trade Orgs

Perfect timing, right? Our top ten favorite socially responsible or fair trade organizations. Each of these organizations is operating in hopes of accomplishing a social mission. Shop with this list for socially conscious friends and family -- or pass it on to your man, mom & dad, or grandma so you can snag a few Christmas gifts for yourself!

[caption id="attachment_3158" align="aligncenter" width="560"] African Safari Fold Over Bag, $58 at amaniafrica.org[/caption]

Amani ya Juu - amaniafrica.org

(oh, c'mon, it's ok if we top our own list, right?)

A sewing, business, and reconciliation project for marginalized African women. Amani has high quality accessories, bags, jewelry, baby items, and home goods.

[caption id="attachment_3161" align="aligncenter" width="318"] 8 Strand Bracelet, $82 at ravenandlily.com[/caption]

Raven + Lily - ravenandlily.com

Beautiful jewelry, dazzling journals, and cute scarves made by women in Ethiopia and Cambodia. Many of their pieces are literally made out of melted bullet casings.

[caption id="attachment_3164" align="aligncenter" width="250"] Salak Craft Chukka, $175 at shoposborn.com[/caption]

Osborn Designs - shoposborn.com 

Cool, unique, high quality shoes designed and made by artisans in Guatamala. Great gifts for stylish guys!

[caption id="attachment_3165" align="aligncenter" width="175"] The Ballroom Necklace, $49 at 31bits.com[/caption]

31 Bits - 31bits.com

A lot of organizations do paper bead jewelry, but these ones do it well!

[caption id="attachment_3167" align="aligncenter" width="392"] Kitenge Pencil Skirt, $42.00 at onemangotree.com[/caption]

One Mango Tree - onemangotree.com

One Mango Tree makes an abundance of bright, bold clothing and accessories out of African fabrics (as well as a few well-made basics). Plus, they are our partner at our DC store, AmaniDC.

[caption id="attachment_3168" align="aligncenter" width="448"] Mojave Rectangle Accessory, $19.99 (+ Sandle and Straps) at ssekodesigns.com[/caption]

Sseko Designs - ssekodesigns.com

Sseko makes cool sandals with interchangeable straps that can be styled 100+ ways. The young Ugandan ladies employed by Sseko graduate from the program and go to college.

[caption id="attachment_3169" align="aligncenter" width="560"] Moisturizing Lipstick, $22 (+ lots of other great products) at radiantcosmetics.org[/caption]

Radiant Cosmetics - radiantcosmetics.org

Radiant uses 20% of its profit from it’s make up to educate, prevent, and fight for the millions of women trapped in modern-day slavery.

[caption id="attachment_3170" align="aligncenter" width="392"] Market Basket, $36.50 at basketsfromafrica.com[/caption]

Baskets from Africa - basketsfromafrica.com

Baskets from Africa offers unique baskets from throughout the African continent. These one-of-a-kind pieces of functional artwork are woven by local African craftspeople who share our commitment to quality.

[caption id="attachment_3173" align="aligncenter" width="374"] Suzy Wrap Dress, $48 at threadsforthought.com[/caption]

Threads for Thought - threadsforthought.com

T4T makes fashion-forward (and more basic) organic cotton clothing. They only work with manufacturers who treat their employees and the planet right.

[caption id="attachment_3174" align="aligncenter" width="392"] Aamani Full Punjammies, $35 at intlprincess.org[/caption]

Punjammies (The International Princess Project) - punjammies.com (intlprincess.org)

International Princess Project advocates for women enslaved in prostitution, helping them restore their lives and empowering them to live free by teaching them to make comfy pajamas, called Punjammies.