Values
Divina adheres to the principles defined by the international fair trade association which include:
Creating opportunities for economically disadvantaged producers
Transparency and accountability
Capacity building
Payment of a fair price
Gender equity
Good working conditions
Care for the environment
Additional principles (inspired by Manos del Uruguay, the Agathos Foundation, and Ten Thousand Villages):
Bring justice and hope to others.
Trade only with artisans or groups that pay justly and care for their members' welfare.
Provide consistent purchases, advances and prompt final payments to artisans.
Increase market share in Seattle for fairly traded merchandise.
Market quality products that are crafted by underemployed or emerging artisans/artists.
Build sustainable operations.
Choose products that have cultural significance and are environmentally sensitive.
Educate about fair trade and cultures where items are produced.
Create and share beauty.
