1. Why fair trade?

2. Economic justice is a recurring theme in the Bible

3. Economic justice is a recurring theme in the Bible

4. We can use our consumer power to benefit others

5. Normal trade practices often marginalise the poor

6. The movement against trade injustice is growing

7. Fair Trade means…

8. A fair price for skill and effort

9. Payment in full and on time – often in advance

10. Safeguarding the health and education of children

11. Concern for the environment

12. Good working hours and conditions

13. Employment that gives dignity

14. Sharing the love that Jesus demonstrated to us

15. We can all make a practical difference

16. Mr Bashir ’ s Box

17. The sheshamwood box is a catalogue favourite

18. Skilled Indian craftsmen use age old traditions

19. Mr Bashir has been working with wood since he was 8

20. Licensed sheshamwood felling ensures sustainability

21. Thin brass strips hammered in to the wood make intricate patterns

22. The inlay work is polished flat to the wood surface

23. Mr Bashir is recognised as a Master Craftsman

24. Intricate carving shows off the craftsman’s skill

25. A blend of Indian skill and UK designs

26. The dignity of work for the disadvantaged

27. Caring for workers as well as enjoying their skills

28. Buying Created gifts directly helps Mr Bashir and the families of the workers he employs

29. Making a difference

30. Created Partner Gospel House changes lives for the better in Sri Lanka

31. Gospel House provides training and employment making wooden toys and furniture

32. Deepa supervises one of the painting workshops for Gospel House

33. While Deepa worked at Gospel House, her husband, Anura, had to work away from home

34. The intricate work requires a steady hand and an eye for detail

35. The work has enable Deepa and Anura to build and furnish their house

36. Buying Created changes lives - selling it changes whole communities

37. Connecting with the people whose lives have been changed

38. Witnessing the change that fair trade brings

39. “I had no idea how much difference my sales of Created made”

40. “The Created trading partners are an inspiration”

41. Created Representative Carol Anne sums it up: ‘ We read in the Gospel of John that Jesus said, “ I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. ” For me, that ’ s what Created is all about, enabling us all, whether a Created seller in the UK or a craft worker in Sri Lanka, to have life and to live it to the full. ’