The Family Tree, located in Hua Hin, Thailand, proudly offers authentic, Thai arts and crafts, handmade by community groups and independent artists. We have traveled the country, searching for creative treasures, which include award-winning, natural dyed and hand-woven Thai silks, natural cosmetics, vibrant paintings of Thai life and inspiring recycled sculptures, jewelry, toys and accessories. We are committed to Fair Trade, sourcing our products from over 30 social and environmental initiatives, including crafts cooperatives, women’s groups, ethnic minorities and artisans with special needs. This presentation was made in Bohol, Philippines on the 28th February 2013, on invitation of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts of the Philippines. For more information, see www.familytree-huahin.com
3. 2006 Tae Moh Hai: Started working with women in my village.
Natural dying, cutting, stitching. Youth work with local Temple
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5. The Family Tree is operated according to the principles of Fair Trade
“Fair Trade is a trading partnership,
based on dialogue, transparency and
respect, that seeks greater equity in
international trade. Fair Trade
contributes to sustainable
development by offering better
trading conditions to, and securing
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the rights of, marginalized producers
of Fair Trade and workers – especially in the
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Why Fair Trade? The Family Tree wants
to benefit the artisans who make our
products, our customers, our country,
the environment and our family.
The Family Tree are for Fair Trade because this movement respects
and values producers and customers as people, working together
towards a better life and a better world. This is a meaningful goal.
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10. Thai government Inspired, independent, Great work
Green initiatives green hearted artisans By NGOs
11. Since 2006, we have worked with
Buddhist monks and a network of
friends to plant trees. We initiated
the Greener Tomorrow project to
plant 84,000 trees for HM the King of
Thailand. 2011-13, our shop donated
$3000 USD to tree planting. We also
coordinate with friends to make sure
that for every 1000 Baht spent in the
shop, at least 1 tree is planted.
12. We Actively Support
Hua Hin…Our Destination:
Help to promote green and good
tourism in and around Hua Hin…
Helping Hua Hin to attract more
green and good tourists…
13. Women, Seniors, Families Some interest from:
Retirees / Green Lifestylers Hong Kong, Japan,
Educated, interesting people South Korea, Chinese
Scandinavia, Germany, We still want to attract
Netherlands, UK more Thais na kha
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16. Thank-you sincerely to the national commission for culture
and arts of the Philippines, and the whole LIKHA ASYA team
for the amazing opportunity to be here and share together.
www.familytree-huahin.com