Tuesday, March 8, 2011

New Retail Locations carrying AGF goods (our first in California!)



Lotus
a chic, stylish boutique, located in Sarasota, Florida

Plum Goods
by hand, recycled, fair trade, organic or simply inspired
909 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-845-3900
1451 Main Street
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-906-7080
Periwinkle
"We at Periwinkle strive to offer the finest in children's clothing, gifts for adults"
 
14 NE 4th Street
Delray Beach, FL 33483
561-279-9699
 
 
Cid's Food Market
Organic Foods and Products for Natural HealthShop, Learn, and Be Healthy
 
623 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte
Taos, NM 87571
575-758-1148
Of course, please visit our online shop 
for your immediate & 24/7 
AGF shopping needs!

March 8th is International Women’s Day


International Women’s Day

Created in 1975 by The United Nations to recognize that securing peace and social progress requires "the active participation, equality and development of women," International Women's Day is a great opportunity for A Global Friendship to showcase our accomplishments and goals. This year's theme emphasizes the need for equal access to education, training and science and technology for women.

A Global Friendship recognizes women’s capacity to influence social progress and development and celebrates the determination and achievement of the female artisans behind our products. In Indonesia, Thailand, and Peru these women play an extraordinary role in their communities, bringing much needed economy and opportunity to their villages. AGF’s efforts have had tangible effect in empowering women. As a result of our partnerships, our Thai artisan, Sintuva, was able to hire six women in her village to help with bracelet production. In Peru, we were able to double a family's income.

We wish women and girls around the world a happy, peaceful International Women’s Day.

Visit our site to learn more about our programs.



Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Five Friends = Five Bracelets this March

Remember the friendship bracelets of your childhood? 
Easily shared, simply made, and colorful?


Those bracelets are back and more meaningful than ever! Now is the chance to reconnect with old friends and bring new friends into A Global Friendship by sharing your thread of friendship.


AGF, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the livelihood of artisan communities around the world, is bringing you a special promotion this March.


Simply, sign-up yourself and five friends to both the AGF blog and Facebook page and we’ll ship you five ‘Thousand Rivers’ bracelets for FREE!


Your choice to grow A Global Friendship allows our artisans to grow more opportunities within their home communities in Indonesia, Thailand, and Peru.


Once all your friends are signed up, please email info@aglobalfriendship.org a note with your name, your friend’s names, and your shipping address and phone number!


Expect a confirmation email and 4/15 ship date


Link to Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Global-Friendship/105417366159601