Pham Thi Nhu Phuong

National Economics University

Class: 08

ASSIGNMENT 1 - FAIR TRADE

This assignment discovers the basic information of a Vietnamese fair-trade product,

including the farmers, the location, how the supply chain works as well as the local fair
trade organization.

1. About Reaching Out Handicrafts Group

Reaching Out Handicrafts was founded in 2000 by a group of disabled craftspeople

in How An in order to teach young disabled people marketable skills in a supportive
environment. Over 20 disabled craftspeople now work in the workshop and many others
work from their home environment. They all earn a fair wage and receive ongoing training
and support.
Any profits made by Reaching Out are put back into the business and used to support
community programs for people with disabilities throughout Vietnam.

2. An outstanding product

Cot Quilt - Alphabet design in pink

Details:
This beautiful handmade cotton quilt with pink border (polyester padding) comes
from Reaching Out Handicrafts Group of Vietnam. A lovely quilt for the cot or a floor rug
that will be loved by your young child and one to pass on to the next generation.
 Users can teach their children the alphabet as well as the values of fair trade,
supporting artisans who made the quilt with a living wage in Vietnam to support themselves
and their families.

3. How the supply chain works?

All the products produced by Reaching Out Handicrafts Group will turn to Graft
Link - an intermediary. Then, Craft Link will send these products to Global Conduct - the
little shop of fair - trade to sell handmade products online. The money made from these
things will be sent directly to the producers.
* About Craft Link:
Craft Link is a not - for - profit organization that assists small Vietnamese craft
producer to develop their business and find market opportunities.
Preference is given to producer groups who are marginalized or disadvantaged such
as ethnic minority people in remote areas, street children, disadvantaged women and people
with disabilities.
Craft Link works with the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to promote understanding
and appreciation of Vietnam’s artisans and their skills. They ensure that their producers
receive fair wages and any profits are put back into the operation of Craft Link, product
design and development, and training.
Craft Link are a member of WFTO - The World Fair Trade Organization.