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GM News
Global Mamas publishes quarterly updates. Hear the voices of and monitor the progress of many African women.

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GM Update Winter 2012
  • Finding the fun in fundraising
  • Stirring Growth Seen at NYIGF
GM Update Archives

GM Update Fall 2011
  • Product Conception to Fruition
  • Batiking with Mary
GM Update Summer 2011
  • Global Mamas Gives Back during Kotokraba Market Clean Up Day
  • Volunteer Adventures on the West Coast
GM Update Spring 2011
  • Great Growth in Krobo
  • Transforming lives, one Voltic water bottle at a time
GM Update Winter 2011
  • Global Mamas opens Fair Trade Textile Workshop in Prampram
  • Free Health Workshop for Cape Coast Producers
GM Update Fall 2010
  • New Products Changing Lives: Ampiah-Ajumako Business
  • Esther Gyepi-Garbrah Invited to Speak at Fair Trade Conference in United States
GM Update Summer 2010
  • The Evolution of Bead making in West Africa
  • Eli Kpotorfe – A Very Special Ingredient
GM Update Spring 2010
  • The Start of Shea Butter: Testing a New Territory
  • Global Mamas of the Year: Cape Coast
GM Update Winter 2010
  • A Leap of Faith in the Shade of a Mango Tree
  • A "Small" History of Batik in West Africa
GM Update Fall 2009
  • FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF ACCRA STORE
  • GLOBAL MAMAS LAUNCHS A PET LINE!
GM Update Summer 2009
  • Launch of Trade for Change
  • New Cultural Workshops
GM Update Spring 2009
  • Main Story: 2008 Global Mamas of the Year Awards
  • Second Saturday Warehouse Sale: A Growing Success
GM Update Winter 2009
  • Main Story: From the North Pole to the Equator – A long awaited trip to Global Mamas
  • Moving on up: One Former Apprentice's Success through Global Mamas
GM Update Fall 2008
  • Main Story: The Bauxite Beadmakers of Abompe: A Lost Art Rediscovered
  • Traveling the Distance for Quality
GM Update Summer 2008
  • Main Story: VEG partner in Ho
  • Launch of GM store in Accra
GM Update Spring 2008
  • Main Story: Fair Trade Center Launches in Krobo
  • Global Mamas of the Year
GM Update Winter 2008
  • Main Story: Helping Hand from Customers
  • Quality Assurance - Bridging Ghana and the U.S.
GM Update Fall 2007
  • Main Story: Ajumako - From Rags to Rugs
  • Marian Barker: Rebounding from Robbery
GM Update Summer 2007
  • Main Story: Global Mamas Design Competition
  • Global Mamas Krobo Bead-Making Co-op Continues to Grow
GM Update Spring 2007
  • Main Story: Global Mamas Sources Raw Materials in Africa
  • Global Mamas Receive Fair Trade Certification at Annual Meeting
GM Update Winter 2007
  • Main Story: Global Mamas Expands to the UK
  • GM Receives Funding from The Australian High Commission
GM Update Fall 2006
  • Main Story: Tabeisa Partners with Global Mamas with Design4Life Competition
  • Global Mamas: Making a Difference, Differently
GM Update Summer 2006
  • Main Story: Krobo Dreams Become Reality
  • Global Mamas at Magic Kids
GM Update Spring 2006
  • Main Story: Fair Trade for Global Mamas
  • Global Mamas holds Fundraiser in Washington D.C.
GM Update Winter 2006
  • Main Story: Home Décor Line Launched at Chicago Trade Show
  • Roundtable Discussion Highlights 2005 Successes
GM Update Fall 2005
  • Main Story: Volunteers Lead Global Mamas in Design and Color Workshops
  • Global Mamas Success Story: Lydia Wright (Wright Lee Fahions)
GM Update Summer 2005
  • Main Story: Launch of Ghana Expeditions Website
  • Global Mamas Success Story: Gifty Saah (Giftex Impex)
GM Update Spring 2005
  • Main Story: Global Mamas Expands Clothing Line and Web Site
  • Other News: GM Brings on Two New Members: Charlotte and Mansa
GM Update Winter 2005
  • Main Story: Global Mamas Working to Bring in New Members
  • Other News: Eli-Emma Batik & Tye-Dye Expands to Beachfront Workspace
GM Update Fall 2004
  • Main Story: New Global Mamas Store Opens in Cape Coast
  • Other News: GM Helps Global Mama Rita Cobbald To Open New Store
GM Update Summer 2004
  • Main Story: Global Mamas Exploits Local Tourist Markets in Ghana
  • Editorial: How Does the Upcoming Presidential Election Affect Small Business Women in Ghana?
GM Update Spring 2004
  • Main Story: First Computer Class Graduates
  • Editorial: How can a family stay together?
GM Update Winter 2004
  • Main Story: AGOA Facilitates Exporting
  • Editorial: What can a woman do to make her dreams come true?
GM Update Fall 2003
  • Main Story: The Results are In - International Trade Pilot
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