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Our logo assures you that
through targeted training, business development services, and the development of business associations, The Crafts Center at CHF serves as a catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the world, helping them to improve their social, economic and environmental conditions.
The social impact statements that most closely apply to our organization's mission statement
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How often our organization monitors compliance of our standards
How our organization monitors compliance of our standards
Our mission statement
The history of our organization
The Crafts Center was founded in 1986 as a resource for low-income artisans to gain access to information and market access. Founded in 1952, CHF International's mission is to be a catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the world, helping families improve their social, economic and environmental conditions. The organization provides technical expertise and leadership in international development, including critical emergency management following disasters and civil conflict. CHF has worked in over 100 countries worldwide since its inception.
Our organization's standards for producers, products, or sellers
The Crafts Center at CHF International is dedicated to improving the lives of low-income artisans by helping them develop sustainable enterprises to meet their economic needs. The Crafts Center at CHF International focuses on creating the conditions that enable artisans to succeed. The values guiding its work are that:
Crafts production is an effective and sustainable community development strategy,
Information is accessible and openly shared among artisans, crafts buyers and assistance providers,
All artisans receive fair remuneration or payment for their crafts and work under labor conditions that comply with local laws,
Women have equal access to economic opportunities and training,
Cultural traditions are preserved for future generations,
Consumers appreciate the time, tradition, and skill that goes into producing
a craft,
Natural resources are harvested with respect for ecological sustainability,
Micro-credit is available to artisans.
How we developed our standards
The founders of the Crafts Center developed our standards based on extensive experience working with artisans in various countries around the world. These standards were developed through best practices and the guiding principles of fair labor and fair trade standards.
Summary of our process for screening new producers, products, or sellers
The Crafts Center screens our members through our membership application which outlines the mission and social committment of each member. Additionally, by signing the values statment Crafts Center members agree to adhere to our basic guiding values.
How we regularly monitor compliance of our standards
The Crafts Center monitors the compliance of our standards through open dialogue and regular interaction with our members.
Our monitoring process including who performs the monitoring
Monitoring is conducted by Crafts Center's staff.
The fee structure for our monitoring system
The Crafts Center absorbs the cost of monitoring our members.
Monitored regions
The Crafts Center monitors our members who are based in most regions of the world.
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