Bead & Reel is our new partner in Fair Trade & Ethical Fashion:
As the founder of The Peace Exchange, a sustainable fair trade company, ethical fashion is very important in establishing a solid foundation for the many artisans we serve. Currently we are working in fabrics and textiles in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. Next year, 2015, we are blessed to continue our fair trade efforts and grow into paper and jewelry making in Asia, specifically Nepal. We are continually striving as a grass-roots, non-profit to create ways to empower women through fair trade. As we work in some of the poorest locations around the world, we are grounded in being a catalyst for positive change through the art of design. Developing a non-profit from the ground up and creating social enterprise opportunities in remote regions around the globe takes patience, persistence, and commitment. Doing what is humanitarian and humane is not always easy, but it is so rewarding. Fair Trade goes hand-in-hand with Ethical Fashion... Fair Trade fits beautifully with the concept of Bead & Reel, an ethical nothing company. I could not be more happy than to partner with Sica Schmitz (the founder) and unite with her vision to bring quality products that are beautiful and ethically made to the socially conscious shopper. To check out our fair trade products offered on the Bead & Reel website,
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It is in ethical fashion that you know exactly how/where your product was made. I find comfort in knowing the artisans that hand-make all of the items we sell at The Peace Exchange. I find comfort in knowing where our fabrics come from and exactly how our products are created. I find comfort in knowing not only how our items are made but seeing the greater impact of fair trade. When items are purchased ethically and through fair trade, the buyer knows their purchase makes a difference. The bag you purchase or the necklace you wear helps support women and children who are in desperate need. Ethical fashion and fair trade empower not only the shopper but the artisan half way around the globe who hand-made the product. This holiday season, give the gift of ethical fashion... every ethical purchase has a story and every ethical purchase makes an impact greater than can be imagined. Shop Ethical. Shop Fair Trade. Make an Impact. Thanks Bead & Reel for creating a fashion hub and giving us a place to come together.
Happy Holidays,
Katie Bond - The Peace Exchange
A new shipment has arrived from the Congo. Filled with new fabrics and fun patterns, it felt like opening a beautiful gift when the package arrived. Every shipment brings excitement. There is always something new as our fabrics and designs are every evolving. This shipment carried new yoga bags, more festive napkins, beautiful aprons, a new shopping bag, and fun makeup bags. Just in time for the holiday season. 
Tis the Season for Holiday Shopping. Here at The Peace Exchange, we can not think of a better way to give than by giving the gift of Fair Trade. When you purchase an item with us, not only is it a thoughtful gift for a friend - but it helps empower women and children in Africa. From the photo of a mom and child at our center in Congo... to a mother and daughter shopping at one of our local events... One gift - impacts many. As we are a week away from Thanksgiving, we encourage you to shop with us for your holiday needs. To see our latest happenings and sales, check out our event page at: http://www.thepeaceexchange.com/events/.jpg)
You can shop with us online or by attending one of our upcoming events....jpg)
Interested in Volunteering with The Peace Exchange? Because we are a non-profit - we always are in need of helping hands. If you or someone you know would like to donate time, we would be grateful.