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Where do I find good, ethically-made products?
Posted by Huibert Fousert on

Where do I find good ethically-made products? For many of us we are passionate about the opportunity we can provide through where we buy our products. We want to work with businesses that care about their people, their communities, and Creation. We want to be part of the solution. This is the need that drives us, Kairos Traders, helping people find high-quality, beautiful products that weren't made in abusive or exploitative situations. Finding these businesses and knowing if they are genuine feels like an overwhelming task. We want to make this an easy process for you. We want to build...
New Products Have Arrived!
Posted by Huibert Fousert on

We have had a bunch of boxes arrive last week and this week (with one more on its way). Jewelry, rugs, bowls, journals, wallets, key chains and more. Its been fun to partner with more people working around the world to empower survivors of human trafficking and exploitation. We love the products we are getting and are adding them to our physical store this week. The next step will be adding them to our online store that we are launching. One last note, we are putting the final touches on our Kickstarter. If you were part of getting us funded...
New Freedom Businesses in New Places
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China, Cambodia, and India. Soon we will be adding products made by freedom businesses in each of these countries. We already partner with freedom businesses in; Nepal, Indonesia, and the Philippines, but we are thrilled to expand where we draw our stories and products from. We want to make it easy for you to be able to shop and impact many areas of the world. And we also want to continue to invite you to be part of what we are building - real jobs that bring dignity and empowerment to survivors of human trafficking and exploitation. Our new products...
Speak Up: Why it is important we speak up against human trafficking
Posted by Huibert Fousert on

Around here, we talk a lot about ending human trafficking in our lifetime. After all, Kairos Traders exists to promote businesses that do just that: end human trafficking. According to reports, there are 40.3 million victims of modern-day slavery. It can seem like a hopeless battle to wage, but we believe business is a big part of the solution and it is time to speak up! Businesses like Purnaa and Five14 that focus on the issue of human trafficking can help you speak up. When you wear a Purnaa beanie or a Five14 scarf, you can use these products as...
Holiday Gift Guide 2017: Purnaa Edition: Changing lives through gift giving
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The holiday season is here and we at Kairos Traders wanted to spotlight some ethical options for gifts from our partner Purnaa. Our vision is to see the end of human trafficking through business. We would like to invite you to engage this issue by investing in quality gifts for your loved ones. Click Here to read more about who they are as a company and their commitment to their employees in Nepal. Laxmi Scarf $35 *Additional Cost For Shipping Features - Sustainable and ultra soft Organic Cotton/Bamboo blend Braid is trimmed with traditional Nepali fabric 'dhaka' Rama Hoodie (Woman)...