Application Form

Are your products handcrafted, culturally representative, and of consistently high-quality?
Yes No

Do you work with or for a marginalized or vulnerable population?
Yes No

Are your artisans organized through a grassroots community-based agency or social enterprise that employs democratic principles and fosters community participation in the design and management of programs?
Yes No

Does your organization employ fair wage practices and promote fair trade principles as defined by Global Goods Partners?
Yes No

In addition to creating handcrafted products, does your organization or social enterprise organize other community development programs or offer technical and business assistance?
Yes No

Is there an inherent human rights focus to your mission?
Yes No

Is there a commitment to environmentally sustainable practices?
Yes No

Is there transparency in all stages of production, and are basic public accounting mechanisms in place?
Yes No

Name and location of organization or enterprise.
Please include name, city/region, and country.

Name, title, and email of contact person at organization:

Which best describes your organization:
Community-based not-for-profit organization
Social enterprise
Microenterprise
Cooperative or association
Other

List and briefly describe the items that you sell. Include the materials you use, where they come from, the actual production process, and how long you have been producing these items.

Please email your product photos to: info@globalgoodspartners.org. Applications cannot be considered without photos.

So that we may connect your photos with your application, please enter the email address that you will use to send us photos:

Who are the producers? Check all that apply.

Women-only
Men and women (specify gender breakdown below)
Young adults (specify age below)
Children (explain below)
Trainees/graduates from your organization
Only graduates
Other (explain below)

If any of your responses above asked for additional information, please enter it below:

Describe how your organization benefits its artisans/producers and the community as a whole. Include any training programs or community-development activities that are part of your organization's mission. One to two paragraphs only.

Are salaries paid to your producers consistent with prevailing minimum wage laws (where such laws apply), average incomes, and living wage requirements? Please explain, and be as specific as possible.

Describe your exporting experience, including any shipping and packaging experience. What measures are taken to ensure that products arrive in a timely manner, free of damage and defects, and with proper documentation, packaging, and labeling?

In some cases, Global Goods provides small grants ($500 to $2,000) and technical assistance to selected partners. What inputs / assistance / services do you require to improve your work? Please rank in order from 1 to 10 (1 = most important, 10 = least important). Put "0" if not required.

Assistance for improving environmental sustainability
Assistance for improving working conditions
Business management and finance training
Crafts and skills training
Import/Export assistance
Information on developing and improving small enterprises
Marketing materials
Networking with other artisans or small businesses
Product and design improvement
Specific business development initiatives (i.e. cost analysis, market analysis, strategic planning, etc.)-Please explain below.
Other-Please explain below.

If any of the items you selected above required additional explanation, please enter it below.

Please provide names and contact information for two people/organizations who know your work well and you can serve as references. Please include name, organization, phone and email.