Monthly Archives: January 2013

Valentines Day Fair Trade Gift Ideas

Valentines Day has a way of sneaking up on us. You’ve got Christmas and then New Year’s and then suddenly—it’s Valentines Day! Good excuse for when you forget the holiday, eh, gentlemen? If that’s you this year and you’re still giftless, how about a little help from your 7 Hopes friends? {Ladies, feel free to show this post […]

Say Hello to Our New Ambassador!

Hi, Seven Hopes United friends! I’m Casey, lover of good coffee, world-inspired fashion and the fair trade industry. I recently used Seven Hopes United for my wedding registry and was so happy to be able to combine my love for quirky, beautiful household items with a cause I’m passionate about. I am a freelance writer […]

Human Trafficking : Signs of Hope

“There are more than 30 million slaves in the world today, more than at any other point in human history.” January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Human trafficking is the second largest illegal trade industry in the world, second to drugs. 80% of the victims are women, and a large majority of […]

Green + Fair Trade Wedding Inspiration

Ashleigh + Collin tried to keep their wedding as eco-friendly as possible with DIY, recycled, and fair trade elements throughout their big day. From the beginning they did it all – created their own save-the-dates, invites, coordinated with all the vendors (most of which were friends from their local farmers market), and even designed their […]