Global Mamas enhances the international marketplace with unique, high quality, handmade apparel, and at the same time provides sustainable livelihoods for women and girls in Africa.

Global Mama’s reduces the economic inequality of women by significantly increasing the revenues and profits of woman-owned businesses in Africa. This in turn increases employee wages, generates new jobs and improves the standard of living. We believe that helping women gain economic independence is the most effective way to reduce dependence on foreign aid and steadily create a prosperous society.

Global Mamas envisions women in Africa to be economically independent
Why Buy Global Mamas Products?
Global Mamas is the name brand for goods produced through the efforts of Women in Progress, an international not-for-profit organization assisting women of Africa in attaining economic independence. All proceeds made by Global Mamas’ sales go directly to the women producing the merchandise and to the business development programs carried out by Women in Progress.

Sales of Global Mamas’ products provide dignity to African women who are now able to earn an honest living through the production of handmade batik products. By helping women to help themselves, Global Mamas is taking small steps towards helping end Africa’s dependence on foreign aid and creating a sustainable society.

By purchasing Global Mamas’ products, you are offering Sustainable livelihoods to women in Africa
Global Mamas: A Fair Trade Manufacturer
Global Mamas is very proud of our recognition as a "fair trade" manufacturer and distributor through the Fair Trade Federation (FTF). The FTF is a non-profit organization in the United States that accepted Global Mamas to its ranks only after conducting a thorough investigation that ensured the African women who comprise the Global Mamas cooperative are the primary beneficiaries of the proceeds from clothing sales.

Fair Trade means an equitable and fair partnership between marketers in North America and producers in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and other parts of the world. A fair trade partnership works to provide low-income artisans and farmers with a living wage for their work. Fair Trade Federation (FTF) criteria are:

Paying a fair wage in the local context. Offering employees opportunities for advancement. Providing equal employment opportunities for all people, particularly the most disadvantaged. Engaging in environmentally sustainable practices. Being open to public accountability. Building long-term trade relationships. Providing healthy and safe working conditions within the local context. Providing financial and technical assistance to producers whenever possible.

Providing deserved wages for high-quality work
Supporting Fair Trade Practices
Global Mamas is a cooperative of individually-owned businesses working together to penetrate larger markets while maintaining their independence. Women are provided a "living wage" - over 10 times Ghana’s minimum wage. Members are paid upfront for completed products and receive financial assistance through a raw materials revolving loan fund. This leaves more proceeds to fill the pockets of the women producers which promotes their social equality and gives them the much needed economic security and stability.

Providing opportunities for women to build confidence and gain self respect
Product Uniqueness
Every product purchased from Global Mamas is a unique piece. Because each item is handcrafted, design and color may vary. We hope that you will also appreciate these minor variations that make each product especially unique. If you are unsatisfied with your purchase for any reason, please visit our Customer Care page.

Validating women’s economic independence through exporting high-quality handmade goods
Our Difference
Global Mamas helps the women find export markets AND assists them in managing their growing businesses by providing hands-on personalized assistance in implementing practical business strategies into day-to-day operations. In fact, one requirement of being a Global Mama is the adoption of basic bookkeeping practices which enables a business to observe trends and plan for growth.

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