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One Village Gifts was born out of a desire to make a difference in the world. The belief that one small gesture can make a huge impact on another person's life. This simple act is never more true than in developing countries where women are given the opportunity to create beautiful crafts, make a living wage, and change their lives for the better.
Being socially and environmentally aware and responsible very often go hand in hand, and finding companies that take both of these lifestyles into account and care about their values can be difficult. Social responsibility involves choosing companies that help to provide a good quality of life for their workers - a living wage, healthy working conditions, and so on. Environmental responsibility involves choosing to do business with companies that are environmentally responsible themselves.
One Village Gifts is a company that prides itself on being both socially and environmentally responsible, and sells its products to make a difference in the lives of the women who create them. They give an opportunity to small artisans that may have not otherwise been available to them - a means to support their family and share their love of crafting.
One Village Gifts and Focus Organic are giving you the chance to become a part of something beautiful in hopes that you will continue to be socially and environmentally responsible, as well as teach others to do the same. One lucky winner is going to receive a beautiful double strand acai bracelet with coconut in your choice of teal, green, or orange.
Giveaway Details
- Entrants must live in the U.S. or Canada.
- Contest will run from today, June 7th, until 11 PM Central time (Midnight EST) on, Sunday June 14th
- Winner will be chosen randomly, announced, and contacted on Monday, June 15th
How to Enter
Leave a separate comment for each entry, please.
- Visit One Village Gifts and tell me what your favorite handbag or piece of jewelry is. (Required)
Extra Entries
- Visit the One Village artisan stories and tell me which artisan story tells the tale the best.
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- For an additional two entries, promote this contest on your own site, including a link to this post. Leave two separate comments if you do this.
So you can leave a total of 7 comments if you complete all forms of entry.
June 7th, 2009 at 11:47 am
The fish and rice bags are totally fun! I also love this bracelet, and the pink Zulugrass bracelet. Great website all around too.
June 7th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Hemp Purse from Nepal is my favorite handbag!
June 7th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
I love the Radiant Blue Glass Bracelet. Immediately grabbed my attention.
June 7th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
The green flower square tote is cute
June 7th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
I love the Recyled Rice Market Bags!
Thanks
nancyrobster@gmail.com
June 7th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
I picked Kenya, they did a good job!
Thanks
nancyrobster@gmail.com
June 7th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
I have subscribed via RSS
Thanks
nancyrobster@gmail.com
June 7th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
Follow you on Twitter and Tweeted
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http://twitter.com/greeeneyedwhwom/status/2069311382
Thanks
nancyrobster@gmail.com
June 7th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
I liked the Green Flower Square Tote the best, also liked the rice bags a lot too
June 7th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
I thought Amazon told their story the best
June 7th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
I subscribe via email
June 7th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
Follow! Tweet!
http://twitter.com/frugalfritzie/status/2069607003
June 7th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
My favorite piece of jewlery is the Sassy Silver Pendent Necklace.
June 7th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
The Amazon story tells the tale the best.
June 7th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
I like the Deluxe Banana Fiber Natural Handbag
June 7th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
I subscribe via email
June 7th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
I love the story of the Kenyans!
June 7th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
I follow on Twitter and tweeted (avery2290)
June 7th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
I love the carved wood and turquoise necklace.
June 7th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
Bashanti's story is amazing. I can't imagine being forced to marry at 7 or 8 or giving birth at 15 - I was still playing with Barbies! I'm proud of her for taking the risk to refuse a 3rd marriage even though it meant she'd lose her job. Incredible courage.
June 7th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
E-mail and RSS subscriber.
June 7th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
I favourited (I don't think that's a real word) on technorati - melacan.
June 7th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
The Natural Fiber Cream Striped Handbag is my favorite - http://www.onevillagegifts.com/naficrstha.html
June 7th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
I am a subscriber via email.
June 7th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
I love the Small Messenger Bag from Nepal
June 7th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
I subscribe by email.
June 7th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
tweeted.
http://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/2070610588
June 7th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
My favorite is the Recycled Rice Market Bag!
June 7th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
I LOVE everything at One Village, particularly the recycled fish and rice bags. Awesome! As for their jewelry, actually, I love the Acai seed bracelets, as a matter of fact!
Thanks
June 7th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
I think Kenya did the best job with the storytelling.
June 7th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
i like the recycled rice market bag
June 7th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
subscribe
June 7th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
http://twitter.com/valerie2350/status/2071138835
June 7th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
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valerie2350
June 7th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
I like the Fish Bag Wrist purse and also the hand painted salad servers. Such wonderful things!
June 7th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
I subscribe
June 7th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
Bashanti's story was so touching and heartbreaking. It's hard to imagine that while I'm sitting here in the luxury of my sofa that people on the other side of the world are suffering so much and having to sell their bodies to make a living. I'm so glad to hear that One Village is supporting so many impoverished people.
June 7th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
I like the African Bone Ring
June 7th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
I like the Ocean Blue 3-Strand Acai Seed Bracelet the most... green is nice too. Eco-jewelry just has a better feel to it.
June 7th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
Celtic Heart Earrings
June 8th, 2009 at 12:56 am
I like the Spring Grass Zulugrass Bracelet. Thanks for the giveaway!
June 8th, 2009 at 3:22 am
Radiant Blue Glass Bracelet is the best!
June 8th, 2009 at 5:42 am
The Spring Grass Zulugrass Bracelet is lovely. Thanks for the chance.
June 8th, 2009 at 6:01 am
I really like the Brass African Pendant Necklace.
June 8th, 2009 at 7:24 am
I really liked the story of the people from the Amazon.
June 8th, 2009 at 7:25 am
I am a subscriber to both your email subscription and rss feed.
June 8th, 2009 at 7:25 am
I favorited you on technorati through my username paystolivegreen.
June 8th, 2009 at 7:37 am
Spring Grass Bracelet
June 8th, 2009 at 7:40 am
I subscribed to your email letter! Thanks!
June 8th, 2009 at 7:42 am
My favorite thing on the site is the Teardrop Peridot Silver Earrings...that is my birthstone! Thanks!
June 8th, 2009 at 7:42 am
I signed up for your email newsletter!!
June 8th, 2009 at 7:43 am
Very cool stuff on this site! I really like the Carved Wood & Turquoise Necklace, as its unisex and very earthy. Thank you!
June 8th, 2009 at 7:59 am
I like the recycled fish and rice bags
June 8th, 2009 at 8:48 am
I like the 6-strand earth & sky bracelet the most.
June 8th, 2009 at 8:49 am
I like the story from the Jorova Crafts ladies.
June 8th, 2009 at 8:50 am
I am an email subscriber.
June 8th, 2009 at 9:30 am
Spring Grass Zulugrass Bracelet :0)
June 8th, 2009 at 10:47 am
Yeah, I like the recycled fish and rice bags too. I'd totally go out with those.
June 8th, 2009 at 10:53 am
I like the Single Strand Acai Necklace with Coconut Clasp
June 8th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
LOVE the rice and fish bags. Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net
June 8th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
My favorite bag is the Large Market Bag from Nepal.
June 8th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Im a subscriber.
June 8th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
I like the purple zulu grass bracelet
June 8th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
I really like the Celtic Heart Earrings. Gorgeous!
June 8th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
I like the Green Sequin Evening Out Purse! all of their items are beautiful! love everything
June 8th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Story that tells the tale better is: Bashanti's Story.
June 8th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
I follow focus organic on twitter.
Twitter id is daer0n.
June 8th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
tweeted:
http://twitter.com/daer0n/statuses/2081805601
June 8th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
i posted this giveaway on my blog.
http://styleish-daer0n.blogspot.com/2009/06/giveaway-one-village-gifts-acai-seed.html
June 8th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
I like Amethyst Earrings
June 8th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
I really like the Recycled Fish And Rice Bags-great idea.
June 8th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
Rwanda artisan story is great.
June 8th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Red & Purple Eco Beach Tote is super cute also
June 8th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
I love the 6-Strand Earth & Sky Bracelet.
June 9th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
I like the Bolga Baskets from Ghana and all of the jewelry is beautiful.
June 9th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
I'm subscribed to you by e-mail.
June 9th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
The Radiant Blue Glass bracelet is my favorite.
June 9th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
My favorite handbag is the African Sky Blue Handbag.
June 9th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
I liked Bashanti's story (India). It really illustrates how this helps women in these countries escape a horrible life of abuse and poverty.
June 9th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
E-mail subscriber,
June 9th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
I follow on twitter(sendtocindy) and tweeted...
http://twitter.com/sendtocindy/status/2095936066
June 9th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
Faved you on Technorati (thebabblingbrooks)
June 9th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
love the 6-Strand Earth & Sky Bracelet
June 9th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
Purple Hydrangea Zulugrass Bracelet is so wow!
June 9th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
i was really moved by bashanti's story.....being originally from India i have either heard or known many like her and it was heartening to see that she was finally able to make something out of her life!
June 9th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
The Tree of Life Earrings are very spiritual, and also pretty...many cultures enjoy the tree of life, and it is a symbol of growth...as the people who participate are growing and enriched.. by this tree!
June 10th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
I love the Small Messenger Bag from Nepal. This bracelet is so pretty -- especially in ocean blue.
June 10th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
I love the Recycled Fish and Rice bags. Eco friendly AND fashionable! Love it. Thanks so much! That bracelet is so pretty!!
June 10th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
I faved this blog on Technorati (username: slnet)
June 10th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
I RSS subscribe via Yahoo reader.
June 10th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
I love the Recycled Green Glass Necklace!
June 10th, 2009 at 8:16 pm
I love the Fantastic Teal Beaded Necklace! Thanks for a great giveaway!
June 11th, 2009 at 12:01 am
Bashanti's Story touched me the most. I can't imagine what she has been through. What a courageous woman.
June 11th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
i like the celtic heart earrings!
June 11th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
I love this!
http://www.onevillagegifts.com/moofpeandcob.html
June 11th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
This artisan story is my favorite:
http://www.onevillagegifts.com/india.html
June 11th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
I like the black Saboneteira Twist Bracelet.
June 11th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
Our Partner Rainforest Native tells the story without too much emotion. It's done in a positive, hopeful way.
June 11th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
I just subscribed via email.
June 11th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
I really like the color of the New Bud Zulugrass Bracelet!
June 12th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
The purple hydrangea zulugrass bracelet.
June 12th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
I like the Deep Red Carnelian Necklace.
June 12th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
LOVE the Radiant Blue Glass Bracelet
June 12th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
The Blue Angani Zulugrass Bracelet looks cool!
kngmckellar@hotmail.com
June 12th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
I picked Bashanti. In a way, it brings her back full circle: She came to Calcutta with the promise of a sewing job. Many years later, she’s doing just that – and not just sewing. Freeset is about freedom. Bashanti sews bags for freedom.
June 12th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
http://twitter.com/kngmckellar
I tweeted.
kngmckellar@hotmail.com
June 12th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
I subscribed to your email.
kngckellar@hotmail.com
June 12th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
I love the recycled rice bags.........Cool!!!
June 12th, 2009 at 11:53 pm
Love the rice bags!
June 13th, 2009 at 6:09 am
My favorite is the Brass African Pendant Necklace- it would look smashing with many outfits!
June 13th, 2009 at 8:01 am
It's not a handbag or piece of jewelry, but I most like the Handwoven Kenyan Blue Storage Bucket. More storage is always good!
June 13th, 2009 at 8:09 am
I liked Bashanti's story. Heartbreaking, motivating and inspiring.
June 13th, 2009 at 8:11 am
I just love the Tree of Life Earrings! So many nice things to choose from. Thanks for the giveaway!
June 13th, 2009 at 8:14 am
My favorite item is the Brass African Pendant Necklace.
June 13th, 2009 at 8:33 am
I like the Recycled Koren Fish Bag. I like the red one the best.
June 13th, 2009 at 9:44 am
I like the Round Garnet Silver Earrings because they are my birthstone.
June 13th, 2009 at 9:47 am
I follow you on google reader (jetta1975).
June 13th, 2009 at 9:48 am
I follow you on Twitter and tweeted this giveaway @ https://twitter.com/jettaway75/status/2154129534 (jettaway75)
June 13th, 2009 at 9:53 am
I liked the Rwandan story.
June 13th, 2009 at 11:08 am
I love the Square Glass Earrings from Chile in blues, thanks!
June 13th, 2009 at 11:10 am
I am now an email subscriber.
June 13th, 2009 at 11:12 am
I am following you on twitter (I am sbshortie) and I tweeted the contest at http://twitter.com/sbshortie/status/2154906477
June 13th, 2009 at 11:26 am
I blogged at http://beccascontestlist.blogspot.com/2009/06/acai-bracelet.html (entry 1)
June 13th, 2009 at 11:28 am
I blogged at http://beccascontestlist.blogspot.com/2009/06/acai-bracelet.html (entry 2)
June 13th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
This bracelet is beautiful. Thank you for promoting such a good cause too.
I also like the pretty Blue Raindrop Brass Earrings.
June 13th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
All of the stories are very moving but I was most interested in stroy how that have partnered with the BAT shop in the Pan-frican Artisian Enterprise Development.
June 13th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
I'm also a subscriber.
June 13th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
I love the Pink Maua Zulugrass bracelet.
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June 13th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
I subscribe
mercsmercado at yahoo dot com
June 13th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
Love the Purple Hydrangea Zulugrass Bracelet. Reminds me of the 80's!
June 13th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Subscriber
June 13th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
The Radiant Blue Glass bracelet
June 13th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
I like the Tree of Life earrings
June 13th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
Bashanti's story is very moving!
June 13th, 2009 at 11:49 pm
The Lava Ball Earrings are pretty cool!
June 14th, 2009 at 1:43 am
I really like the giveaway bracelet but one of my other faves on their site is the :
Multi-colored Acai Amazon Bracelet
peters.ab0124(at)gmail.com
June 14th, 2009 at 4:19 am
Green Flower Square Tote
June 14th, 2009 at 7:46 am
I thought the African bone bracelet was especially attractive. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.
June 14th, 2009 at 9:15 am
The Natural Fiber Cream Striped Handbag is my favorite
June 14th, 2009 at 9:17 am
My favorite item is the Stylish Bag with Sequin Butterfly Design, Item# ASHAPL116. It is so cute, feminine, functional and just perfect for summer!
June 14th, 2009 at 9:22 am
All of the stories at One Village Artisan Stories are so amazing, inspirational and heart warming. I really like the Amazon ~ Our Partner Rainforest Native story. The fact that "through each creation, indigenous people are given the opportunity for prosperity and able to be stewarts of the land through sustainable resources" pretty much says it all simply, effectively and proudly. Thank you for directing us over there so we can learn about all of these fantastic initiatives.
June 14th, 2009 at 9:23 am
I am following you on twitter and here is the link to my tweet
http://twitter.com/joannaonthelake/status/2165302190
June 14th, 2009 at 9:24 am
I am subscribed through my google reader and by email
June 14th, 2009 at 9:48 am
i love the colors in the Purple Hydrangea Zulugrass Bracelet
June 14th, 2009 at 9:48 am
i'm a happy subscriber
June 14th, 2009 at 10:17 am
Love the Sassy Silver Pendant Necklace!
Thanks
June 14th, 2009 at 11:02 am
I like the recycled rice bag. Thanks for the contest!
June 14th, 2009 at 11:41 am
I love the Bold Red & Black Glass Earrings!
June 14th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
my favorite piece was the Deep Red Carnelian Necklace
June 14th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
i love the Small Messenger Bag from Nepal
June 14th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Aid to Artisans i think is best
June 14th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
http://twitter.com/klp1965/status/2167532351
June 14th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
I like the Large Market Bag from Nepal!
June 14th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
I subscribe!
June 14th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Tweet! http://twitter.com/ktkatherine/status/2167559293
June 14th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Faved in technorati - ktkatherine
June 14th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
The World Circle Brass Necklace is my favorite!
June 14th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Bashanti's Story really tells the tale!
June 14th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
I like the Purple Hydrangea Zulugrass Bracelet. So attractive.
June 14th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
I love the hemp purse! It is definitely my favorite handbag!
June 14th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
i like the Radiant Blue Glass Bracelet
June 14th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
the Green Daisy Jute Bag is my favorite
June 14th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
I like the Eco Blue Beach Tote. Thanks
June 14th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
The 6-strand earth and sky bracelet looks like earth and sky. Since my nickname is sky, I am listing that as my favorite. Please include me in the drawing.
June 14th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Glossy Paper Kenyan Necklace
June 14th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
Large Market Bag from Nepal is my favorite
June 14th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
I like the Black Saboneteira Twist Bracelet the best. Elegant, classic, and organic...how can a woman go wrong!
June 14th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
I think Bashanti was the best story teller
June 14th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
I like the Radiant Blue Glass Bracelet
June 14th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
I just love the Fantastic Teal Beaded Necklace! Thanks!
June 14th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
I like the Single Strand Acai Necklace with Coconut Clasp
June 14th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
I like the Recycled Koren Fish Bag.
They are so cute and recycled!
June 14th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
I follow via google reader
June 14th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
I love the Green Flower Square Tote!
June 14th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
Subscriber via email
June 14th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
The Rwanda artisan story is my favorite
June 14th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
I subscribed by email.