What could be better than giving a gift that not only brings happiness to the recipient but also helps improve the world? Global Exchange offers gifts that are "Fair Trade" certified, to ensure that farmers and artisans are paid a living wage, and that our products aren't made using forced of exploitative child labor. Fair Trade also promotes production techniques that will not harm the environment.

Global Exchange has an Online Store at store.globalexchange.org and three brick & mortar locations (in San Francisco, Portland, and Berkeley). The following are a few of our favorite holiday gift ideas. We hope you'll share them with your readers!

Fair Trade Gourmet Gift Baskets

Global Exchange offers over 50 Gift Baskets in a variety of price ranges, filled with products from all over the world -- Yachana Jungle chocolate, handpainted mugs from Thailand, Tibetan Khatsa Sacue, and more. Each Gift Basket is packaged in a natural, reusable, Kaisa Grass basket from Bangladesh. Price: $30 and up

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Zimbabwe Doll Friends

Proceeds from each sale benefit impoverished mothers and children living in Zimbabwe. For every doll purchased, its 'twin' doll will be donated to a needy child in Africa. Price: $12

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Hmong Tribe Wall Hook

One-of-a-kind AND functional, this bamboo-framed textile was made in Vietnam and features Hmong Tribe patchworks. Sturdy hooks are meant for hanging keys, umbrellas, and more. Price: $39

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Flying Pig Angel

When Pigs Fly! This special flying pig is a wonderful symbol of achieving the impossible. Each wooden pig is hand-painted, so no two are alike. Brought to you through a group that supports a school program in India for destitute children. 3 ¼" length. Price: $9.95

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Men's Silver Bracelet

This elegant and flexible bracelet makes a wonderful gift for a man. The thick hand-woven chain was made in the Balinese village of Singapadu. The silver wire is woven into a distinctive serpentine pattern long known to Balinese artisans as naga, a dragon or mythological serpent. Price: $75

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Bamboo Chopstick Bowl Set

This Bamboo Chopstick Bowl Set is brought to you through Global Exchange's long-time trading partner Craftlink, which has been supporting Vietnamese artisans for over ten years. Each set includes a plate, bowl and chopsticks. Price: $20

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