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Global Mamas is a fair trade clothing cooperative located in Ghana, West Africa supporting the sustainable development of women artisans by producing Fair Trade products. Global Mamas infuses business social responsibility in all aspects of their work while promoting Fair Trade clothing for women in Ghana, West Africa. By buying the Fair Trade clothing of Global Mamas, you support Fair Trade practices and sustainable development for people in Africa.

Global Mamas mission is to enhance 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 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. Global Mamas is taking small steps towards helping end Africa’s dependence on foreign aid and creating a sustainable society.

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.

Every product purchased from Global Mamas is a unique piece. Because each item is handcrafted, and they use African beads made from 100% recycled glass for all of jewelry products.

Global Mamas is currently a cooperative of 70 small businesses in Ghana. With employees and apprentices, Global Mamas directly benefits over 300 people through producing hand-made clothing and accessories. New businesses will be included as more items are added to the Global Mamas product line.