WC Trading Co. exists as an expression of Woodlands Church because we believe every life has purpose. Every single person has God-given gifts and talents. We want to help empower others to break the chains of poverty and help lift them with dignity and hope to reach their God-given purpose.
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Happy Sunday !! The Rising Star Tray was handwoven in Rwanda and designed to create a calming atmosphere in any space.
Fun fact: the tea color is created when the naturally-white sisal fibers are steeped in Rwandan-grown tea leaves! #stunning #fairtrade #handmade #handwoven #yourpurchasemakesadifference
These beautiful artisan dinner plates will add that special touch to your dinner table! Each plate is hand painted. @prodigalpottery provides life-changing benefits, offering women hope and a future free of homelessness, domestic abuse, and trafficking. #hope #handmade #beautiful #dinnerparty #employ #equip #empower
Happy Sunday!!! We can’t wait to see you today!
Let your little one’s imagination take off with this Space Discovery Felt Board! The deep blue felt offers a canvas for the planets, an astronaut and his rocket, shooting stars and more. Handmade from 100% New Zealand felted wool in Nepal. #fairtrade #wool #explore #imagination #space #handmade #nepal
Happy Sunday !!!
Cambodian artisans cut and shape brass bomb casings into beautiful jewelry and decorative pieces ! #fairtrade #handmade #jewerly #décor
Make their 1st day of school special with this adorable pennant !!! Sewn and screen printed by hand on natural canvas by Kenyan artisans #backtoschool #1stdayofschool #schoolsinsession #fairtrade #shopwithapurpose #handmade @shopimanikids
An absolute essential for teachers and students!! This holder carries lip balm or mini markers and conveniently clips on a backpack or keychain! @saksaum #backtoschool #essentials #handmade
Happy Sunday !!! Meet the ultimate backpack. Streamlined, functional and comfortable. For school, work, travel or whatever your schedule holds. Made in Brazil, helping artisans be ABLE to have dignified jobs and create a better future for themselves and their families. #leather #backpack #fairtrade #movingfashionforward @able
For those who just love sunflowers 🌻♥️ more gorgeous, painted metal art pieces! #fairtrade #oildrumart #handmade #gorgeous #sunflower #jumboarch #shopwithapurpose @papillonmarketplace
Handcrafted happiness !! Cuddle and Kind restock. #peru #fairtrade #cuteness #shopwithapurpose #yourpurchasematters #cuddle #kind
Happy Sunday !! Have you seen the Painted Metal art restock!!! AbSoLuTeLy GoRgEoUs pieces @papillonmarketplace! Each one is truly a work of art. #fairtrade #metalart #haiti #yourpurchasemakesadifference #makeanimpact #walldecor #handmade #oildrumart
If you haven’t tried this Essential Oil Bug Spray yet now is the time! Safe, effective, and DEET-free, this natural insect repellent is skin-friendly and healing—both for the skin and for the women survivors who make it. #loveheals #essentialoil #mosquitorepellent #bugspray @thistlefarms
These baskets from Africa are gorgeous, durable, and perfect for organizing your home or creating a stunning basket wall. #fairtrade #baskets #handwoven #handmade #homedecorideas #basketwall
Happy Sunday!
Our magnetic wooden blocks from Tegu are built for creativity, discovery and open ended fun! They are perfect for travel in the car or at home fun on rainy days!! #fairtrade #travelfun #woodenblocks
Merry Christmas in July ! It might be 90° outside but we are always ready to shop for Christmas ! #christmasinjuly #welovechristmas #fairtrade #ornaments #handmade
Happy Sunday ! Crosses, luminaries, blankets, baskets and more! Soooo many gorgeous pieces from South America! We can’t wait for you to see them all😍 #handmade #fairtrade #sundaymornings
We have the cutest collection of toys! Wouldn’t you agree? Perfect for your little one or to give as a gift.
Handmade in Bangladesh @pebblechild employees are ensured a living wage and safe and healthy work environments. #fairtrade #cute #shopwithapurpose #toys
Happy Sunday ! Handmade in Haiti out of recycled oil drums, our unique metal art pieces make the perfect gift and add personality to any home. #fairtrade #handmade #homedecor #shopwithpurpose
This weekend, kick back and relax with a sprinkle of this lavender + vanilla bath soak. Handmade by refugees in the USA @mercyhouseglobal
Happy Sunday and Happy Father’s Day !!
For a sweet Father’s Day gift, consider chocolate🍫 ! Every bar of Divine Chocolate is not only delicious but made with the finest quality cocoa and directly improves the lives of farmers in Ghana. #delicous #sweettreat #chocolate #fairtrade #shopwithpurpose
Frequently Asked Questions
Fair trade is more than just paying a fair wage. Fair Trade is a market-based approach to alleviate global poverty and promote sustainability. Fair Trade encompasses both economic and social development. Along with setting a fair price of goods and creating a safe working environment, it aims to improve the communities and livelihoods of the artisans.
There are many variables considered when giving artisans a fair wage, including the varying costs of production from country to country. That is why artisans are paid a living wage. A living wage allows artisans to cover basic needs, including food, shelter, education, and health care for their families, and is usually 3-4 times the wages of laborers or factory workers not covered by fair trade standards.
Artisans are paid upfront by retailers for the products that they make or grow. Artisans do not rely on a set retail price or sales to receive a fair wage. This means that they are paid whether or not the item sells in a retail store. This provides security and peace of mind — they will always be compensated for their time and talents, no matter what happens when the products reach us.
Absolutely! The global market has become a very competitive place and that has put enormous pressure on artisans all over the world to make their products cheaper and faster. Choosing to purchase fair trade is a way of saying that it’s important to you that the person who made your product is not exploited. By your action, you are investing in the dignity and empowerment of others.
It’s really YOU who helps support our artisan community (and we thank you for it!). We get to partner with over 50 organizations and are impacting the lives of artisans in 45 countries.
