Ten Thousand Villages

For the China-Africa Cooperation project which aims to reduce the digital divide in African rural areas, see Access to Satellite TV for 10,000 African Villages.
Ten Thousand Villages
Company typeNon-profit organization
Founded1946 (1946)
FounderEdna Ruth Byler
HeadquartersAkron, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Key people
Dan Alonso, CEO,
Ed Diller, Chair of the Board
ProductsHome Décor, Jewelry, Personal Accessories, Tabletop, Plant and Garden, Baskets, Personal Care, Global Treasures, Stationery, Toys and Games, Musical Instruments, Nativities and Festive Decor
RevenueN/A
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Websitetenthousandvillages.com

Ten Thousand Villages is a nonprofit fair trade organization that markets handcrafted products from artisans in over 35 countries. It is an early participant in the fair trade movement, and facilitates the sale of gifts, accessories, and home décor sourced from fair trade supply chains. It is a founding member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) and a certified member of the Fair Trade Federation (FTF).

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