Fair trade Pakistan
I fulfilled a life time ambition to visit Pakistan December 2011 and February 2015 and met the only two fair trade certified organisations in Karachi and Rawalpindi.
I also conducted interviews with a government official and non profit organisations who are working towards implementing the ten principles of fair trade. Each organisation has a dual role and purpose;
1. to support rural artisans establish and develop strong sustainable projects and
2. revive traditional skills and techniques.
I completed producing and editing a series of short films and a documentary to create awareness for fair trade in Pakistan.
I feel very honoured and humbled to be representing the most inspirational ladies and artisans around the world.
INTRODUCTION - The Ra'ana Liaquat Craftmen's Colony
Income Generation Programme
The Ra'ana Liaquat Craftmen's Colony was founded by Begum Ra'ana Liquat, 1954.
I visited their inspirational headquarters and observed training workshops where ladies were taught to produce beautiful up-cycled products.
Mrs Nisreen was happy to share her story and work experiences.
It was wonderful to learn how the income generation programme had empowered her and given her the opportunity to supplement her income by designing crochet products.
I hope to upload the new interview with Mrs Nisreen recorded February 2015 and other lady artisans soon.
video with Mrs Nisreen 2015 (tba)
Interview with Haseena conducted February 2015
Hand embroidered Balochi kurtey (long blouses) by Haseena
Interview with Haseena conducted February 2015
THE LITTLE FAIR TRADE SHOP (2011) - DOCUMENTARY
You can watch the interview with Ms Selwa Habib Managing Committee Director at 14 minutes and 30 seconds
Thank you for watching.
Sabeena
Future Reading and Links
This month I continued to recover from my right shoulder treatment.
I remotely attend two webinars about 'Understanding the home décor
and textile and apparel market.'
These webinars were organised by ITC.
This month I continued to recover from my right shoulder treatment.
I managed to attend a World Social Enterprise Day 2024 remote webinar.
I have updated my blog I wrote in 2021 about living with invisible disabilities and chronic pain.
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I'm Sabeena Ahmed owner and creator of The Little Fair Trade Shop. I've been an individual associate member of the World Fair Trade Organization since 2011 and together with my artisans I bring you a bespoke collection of ethically sourced fashion & gifts.
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