Today I went to a 'Perc and Pearls party'... they're run for a charity, Bright Hope World, who are devoted to saving young Thai girls from being sold into prostitution. The jewellery they make and the coffee they grow are 2 different businesses, but both are legit ways for these families to earn an income without having to resort to the unimaginable. The staff for the charity all work voluntarily - this is a not for profit organisation.
The charity imports the coffee beans (farmers are paid a Fair Trade price for them) into Chch, where a roasting company grind and roast them for free. So money spent here goes to where it's needed, not into the running of the organisation.
If anyone's interested in buying their coffee through this crowd instead of the supermarket, here's a link to their site:
bright hope world
It's only a fraction more $ to spend but I'm getting my fix with a clear conscience from now on! And the coffee's good.
coffee for charity
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