About

Gifts With a Cause is a for-purpose organization that provides families in developing countries a “hand-up” out of poverty versus charity donations. By creating sustainable jobs, artisans gain economic independence and receive social justice. This is accomplished by providing retail stores and organizations a unique line of Fair Trade high-quality products that change lives. GWAC adheres to the 9 Fair Trade Federation principles as an approach to business and development. It's based on dialogue, transparency, and respect that seeks to create greater equity in the international trading system. To date, Gifts With a Cause has provided sustainable income for over 230,000 artisan families in Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America and other developing areas. The company’s goal is to provide sustainable jobs to 50,000 artisan families by 2020. As part of this commitment, the company is collaborating with non-profit organizations and corporate philanthropy initiatives to create a new sustainable fundraising model.  Collaborations aim to spread the word of Fair Trade, share artisan stories, and bring to life the intentions that lead to actions and outcomes. Establishing itself as a leader amongst the innovative global organizations working toward sustainable change, and committed to creating an ethical production cycle of consumer goods.