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Welcome to encounter earth online You are invited to explore this website to understand the vision and hope to see sustainable lives and environment increase in developing nations where exploitation is common.
Current Update With the arrival of 2012 there is a sense that
encounter earth will take some steps forward in re-engagement with producers.
The difficult economy has made movement forward very challenging. Wisdom and
patience is vital in today's retail market. If you wish to inquire further
regarding the internal processes of our business or interest in becoming
involved please do not hesitate to contact us.
Direct
Trade An ee goal is to negotiate directly with producers, workers and artisans
in the developing world. We will also partner with like-minded companies, organizations, and, when the time, collaborate with and possibly launch
cooperatives. ee has contacts in South and Central America as well as
opportunities in Africa and Asia. Please come back to this website to catch up
on what ee is up to and where ee is beginning to work.
ee | live deeply, play fairly | we give you the opportunity to buy beautiful, unique products while empowering third world families to step out of poverty.
ee | we exist to put our beliefs to work | we believe in fair play, truth, transparency, art, self-expression, and that life is an adventure not a career path. We share the stories behind the products, the names and lives of the artisans, and how your purchase changes their world.
Below are locations where Encounter Earth producers live & work.
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Om Soun is the purchasing agent for a social enterprise in Cambodia,
working with designers and seamstresses to produce the unique handbags
and accessories that you see in our store. Om Soun herself is a single
mother with three children, and her work with the social enterprise
allows her to support her family while also helping other vulnerable
young women to develop secure, dignified livelihoods.