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Causes: Arts & Culture, Arts, Culture & Humanities, Civil Rights, Economic Development, International, International Economic Development, Microfinance
Mission: Esperanza en Acción, ("Hope through Action"), is a Fair Trade organization based in Nicaragua that provides Nicaraguan artisans with the tools to lift themselves out of poverty by offering technical assistance and quality consultation in addition to education and practice in calculating a fair wage. Esperanza en Acción also works to connect these artisans to local and international fair trade markets so that they receive a living wage for their work. Additionally, we strive to educate people of the 'First World' to empower us all to help transform the global economic system into one that is fair for ALL people.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 225
Geographic areas served: Nicaragua