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Fair trade provides under- and unemployed artisans with an opportunity to earn vital income and improve their quality of life by establishing a sustainable market for their handcrafted products. Ten Thousand Villages is a founding member of the IFAT - the World Fair Trade Organization, a global network of more than 350 fair trade organizations in 70 countries. Fair Trade Principles Cash Advances and Prompt Final Payments Artisans receive up to 50 percent in cash advances when an order is placed, and payment in full when an order is shipped. A Fair Price Artisans and Ten Thousand Villages agree on a fair price that covers the cost of labor and materials and enables artisans to earn fair...