Current Grants and Support

As a matter of principle and as a member of the Fair Trade community, Global Goods Partners (GGP) is committed to supporting and promoting the self-sustainability of our CBO partners. With the proceeds from product sales and directed contributions, GGP makes grants to our producer CBOs. These grants focus on strengthening the capacity of their microenterprise operations and their community development programs.

GGP also provides technical assistance to its CBO partners, such as productive development expertise, quality control and product marketing.

Grantmaking Hightlights

Artisans Association of Cambodia (AAC, Cambodia)

For marketing initiatives. AAC is acquiring a boutique space in Phnom Penh to showcase the work of member organizations located in rural provinces. The boutique will provide exposure and increased sales potential for groups with otherwise limited market access.

Foundation for Needy Communities (FDNC, Uganda)

For the Bye Kamahono art program. FDNC employs a part-time instructor for the design center, is creating a quality control workshop, and is providing materials and supplies for participating students at the center.

Kachin Women’s Association of Thailand (KWAT, Thailand-Burma Border)

For an income generation program in Chiang Mai and Chang Dao, Thailand. KWAT is training women in outlying provinces in traditional doll-making, providing them with sustained employment, and evaluating product marketability.

Pampa Brava/Niwok Foundation (Argentina)

For a reproductive health program for the indigenous Wichí community on the Argentina-Bolivia border. Pampa Brava is providing training to 40 young women and men in reproductive health and human rights. The health program also promotes dialogue, exchange, and further training of peers and families.