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GIFTS AND GRACES Fair Trade Foundation, Inc. Gifts that Lift the Spirit

G/F Unit 131 Mile Long Bldg. Amorsolo St., Makati City www.giftsandgraces.com [email protected]

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+63917-8512668

GIFTS AND GRACES Gifts that Lift the Spirit

Marginalized groups often seek to improve their quality of life by setting up livelihood income generating projects with the help of NGOs. However, many of them have yet to realize this vision as they struggle to compete with other products in the market.

GIFTS AND GRACES Gifts that Lift the Spirit

Foremost of these challenges are limited financial, technical, and human resources required to design, develop, and market products that will lead to sustained sales and income. This is where Gifts and Graces comes in.

GIFTS AND GRACES Gifts that Lift the Spirit

Our Mission To improve the quality of life of marginalized members of society by providing product development and global market access to livelihood communities under the Gifts and Graces brand.

GIFTS AND GRACES Gifts that Lift the Spirit

Our Vision Gifts and Graces has a global presence and is the brand of choice for handcrafted, quality gifts made by livelihood communities of marginalized members of society.

GIFTS AND GRACES Gifts that Lift the Spirit

Our Partners Gifts and Graces works with marginalized and disadvantaged groups such as women's groups, streetchildren, former prison inmates. Criteria for partners: 1.) They are an NGO or cooperative or People's organization who work with the disadvantaged and marginalized 2.) The products are made by the partner beneficiaries of the organization.

GIFTS AND GRACES Gifts that Lift the Spirit

How We Help Product Development – Makes products more marketable and competitive – Helps standardize products and makes quality more consistent – Involves coming up with new products to utilize skills,or improving/tweaking existing products

GIFTS AND GRACES Gifts that Lift the Spirit

How We Help

Gaining access to markets - Gifts and Graces markets to corporations and - Gifts and Graces sets up pop-up retail stalls in Glorietta, Rockwell, and select bazaars. - Gifts and Graces ordered a total of P1.3 Million from communities in 2007. Additional sales means additional income for the producers.

GIFTS AND GRACES Gifts that Lift the Spirit

How We Help Enterprise Development • Technical assistance through one-on-one consultations and case conferences will help communities improve production

GIFTS AND GRACES Gifts that Lift the Spirit

Impact Partner communities' livelihood programs will be developed to become a source of income for the organization. The overall impact is sustainability of producer beneficiaries and the sustainability of partner organizations.

GIFTS AND GRACES Gifts that Lift the Spirit

Board of Directors Alexandra P. Romualdez Victoria P. Garchitorena Mary Margaret M. Barro Pacita U. Juan Prof. Francisco Bernardo III Mary Elizabeth L. Gustilo Maria Victoria P. Limcaoco Thelma S. San Juan

GIFTS AND GRACES Gifts that Lift the Spirit

Each Gifts and Graces product represents the desire and commitment of the groups we work with to seek dignified alternative sources of income.

When you buy from Gifts and Graces, you support these marginalized groups with their livelihood, helping them become self-sufficient, productive members of society.

GIFTS AND GRACES Gifts that Lift the Spirit

Former migrant workers find a more humane way of earning a living

Women and men from urban and rural poor communities earn enough to meet their basic and secondary needs

Special needs individuals are active contributors to our community Former prisoners and their families work together on a fresh start

Indigenous people find their place amidst their changing world

GIFTS AND GRACES Gifts that Lift the Spirit

A few Gifts and Graces Products From top to bottom, left to right:

Wine caddy made out of recycled newspapers Zen candle gift box Car trunk organizer Throwpillows designed by Ricco Ocampo Wire bookmarks Nativity set Recycled tarpaulin bag Cotton scarves and Beaded napkin rings Crochet 3pc tabasco poncho Recycled juice bag Embroidered boudoir pillow and luxury embroidered towels Invite folder Crochet bootie key chains Rosary Wood form set Recycled aluminum jeepney and pedicab

GIFTS AND GRACES Gifts that Lift the Spirit

Thank you for supporting Gifts and Graces Foundation and our partner communities. Every time you support Gifts and Graces, you give gifts that lift the spirit. For more information visit our website at www.giftsandgraces.com or email us at [email protected]