Via Nativa

‘Alessandra’s Experience and Advice’, A Global Goods Partners Writeup

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:47:25 +0000

‘Pairing volunteer designers with our partnerships abroad is a pilot program of Global Goods Partners that began about six months ago. This pilot program is progressing just one aspect of GGP’s objective to provide additional technical support to our community based organizations (CBO) around the world. Through this program, GGP strives to expand the impact of these artisans with limited resources by providing the support needed, i.e. lack of fashion trends in the States.

Alessandra participates in this program and works with El Hombre Sobre La Tierra in Mexico. We sat down with her to learn more about her journey to this involvement and what she has learned so far.’ Click here to read more!

Three New Stores Now Carry Via Nativa’s Fair Trade & Salvaged, Eco Friendly Wood Jewelry!

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 04:12:40 +0000

From the top, Fair Trade Winds in Maine, Green Nest in Virginia and Worldwide Market Square in Massachusetts — To view a complete list of stores where you can find Via Nativa jewelry click here.

Traveling Nicaragua, On the Cheap…

admin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 02:21:36 +0000

‘We walked 30 minutes down the beach to very informal seaside restaurant called Vista del Pacífico. There, we chose freshly caught snapper and lobsters out of a cooler, and half an hour later were eating them at rustic wooden tables on a platform built on the sand. It was like a setting for a Corona commercial, and the whole meal cost about as much as a Corona.’ – Frugal Traveler, NY Times. Click here to read more!

Fair Trade Futures Conference 12-14 September

admin — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 19:04:58 +0000

Boston, Massachusetts will host the largest Fair Trade conference in North American history this September! I’ll be going to the conference with other NYC Fair Trade Coalition volunteers. We’ll have the chance to meet producers and artisans, listen to speakers of the Fair Trade movement and even debates! Click here for the conference schedule. Visit the Fair Trade Futures website for more information.

Last Hammocks in Stock 50% off!

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:52:18 +0000

Choose from 4 colorways — Get 50% off NOW! Via Nativa will not carry anymore hammocks as we have decided to focus on salvaged wood jewelry. Be one of the last to sit in a true treasure from Nicaragua!

Cultural Ghettos… Well Said

admin — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:02:58 +0000

FairTradePrinciples.org Educates and Inspires

Fair Trade Federation : Articles — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:45:13 +0000

The Fair Trade Federation has launched a new tool to explain the Fair Trade business model and inspire others to adopt trading practices that distribute power, risks, and rewards more equitably.

Via Nativa to Exhibit Jewelry at Beckman’s Handmade Show in Chicago July 2010

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 02:07:44 +0000

From July 24th to the 27th the Beckman’s Handmade Show at the Chicago Gift Show will partner with the Fair Trade Federation and twenty participating Fair Trade Federation members. Global Goods Partners, a fashion forward, fair trade, non profit has been generous enough to feature a small variety of Via Nativa jewelry! Look for Global Goods Partners and Via Nativa jewelry at Booth #8099!

A Treasured Write Up From Ecouterre

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:22:30 +0000

Ecouterre, “a website devoted to the future of sustainable fashion design,” wrote an excellent article, “Via Nativa’s Fair-Trade, Sustainable Wood Jewelry Are Natural Treasures”. “Chockfull of organic curves, smooth finishes, and inviting woodgrain, each Via Nativa piece carries with it the story of an honest living and the natural splendor that surrounds us.” And best of all, “Via Nativa’s hand-carved wooden jewelry is way better than any homemade daisy chain and far less ephemeral.” — That’s just the thing about Via Nativa: while our designs are fresh and bold, they are always classic, for any time of the year!

New NYC Fair Trade Bar & Coffee Shop Needs Your Votes!

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:18:23 +0000

Vote for Fair & Square, a new fair trade bar in NYC.

Take a look & vote! http://pitch.co/entry/53268

Fair & Square has a simple vision. To be New York City’s first Fair Trade bar serving wine, beer & artisanal liquors. To be a vibrant business that cares for people & planet. To change the way you think about responsible purchasing. Our daytime coffee shop will compliment our bar, providing a comfortable, stylish, welcoming space that allows you to support clear ethical values.

Fair & Square, drink for a change!