Australian school becomes first to have fair trade uniforms

Fair trade practices are spreading around the globe! 

Mashable reports that a Hazelbrook Public school just outside Sydney, Australia has become the first school in the country to have its school uniform certified fair trade garment maker, Change Threads. 

Photo courtesy of Change Threads

"Change Threads partnered with Indian cotton farmers and clothes producers to create the polo shirts for students that are in accordance with international Fair Trade standards. This means workers are paid a fair wage, long-term contracts are put in place, there is no forced or child labour and the materials are environmentally friendly," the article says.

You can read the article in its entirety here.

Help Love - And Gardens - Grow this Valentine's Day

Don't forget! There are two more days to donate to our Valentine's Day garden project.

During this season of love, it is our goal to provide each of our seamstresses with a gardening kit of their very own. The land in the Congo is lush, but without the proper tools, impossible to cultivate. That's where you come in. If you'd like to help us, please consider donating a small amount to this cause. your generosity and love means the world to us and the wonderful women we work with in the Congo.

When you donate, we will send you an email with a photo of the women and planted garden.

In addition, The Peace Exchange is offering our supporters 30% off all items from now until February 14th! Now is the perfect time to grab yourself and your sweetie a gift that gives back. Use code LV30 at checkout.

Thanks so much for helping lift the spirits of those in need.  We greatly appreciate your support.

Peace Exchange's Leadership Team Member is Making Waves

Did anyone see our very own Nina Francisco featured in the Huffington Post last week??

Her piece was a beautifully written demand for the UN to implement better programs to assist youth development around the world. She writes:

" ... now more than ever before, this younger generation is literally and figuratively hungry not just for change but sustainable change. Not only do they want to take ownership of their own futures, but they understand that development must benefit generations to come."

You can read her piece in its entirety here.

We are so proud of you Nina! Keep fighting, keep rocking, and keep making the world better!