GlobeIn is a purpose-driven company growing in parallel with entrepreneurial artisan partners from
around the world with the aim of enriching individuals and their communities. We are devoted to
transparent business practices, equitable and sustainable partnerships, and respect for cultural
continuity. We strive to connect conscious consumers with delightful products and the talented
artisans who make them, thereby strengthening the bonds of our global community.
We started GlobeIn with the vision that there are millions of people working really hard around the
world producing great products that are both beautiful and practical.
Some of the artisans and suppliers we've built relationships with around the
world
Our values
Respectful communication
We are transparent not only with our HQ staff, but also with our artisans and customers. We use
inclusive language and are committed to being respectful in all forms of communication, even if
it means that someone asks us to do better. We understand that there is a time to talk and a
time to listen.
Mindful leadership
We all work toward our mission by practicing integrity and empathy. We are committed to making a
measurable positive impact. Additionally, we are focused on making space for marginalized voices
to be heard.
Trust and support
We trust each other and the artisans. We support and enable each other to grow, we celebrate our
wins, and we take responsibility for our mistakes together.
Openness
We practice openness by providing access to knowledge to all team members knowledge is never
owned, it is always shared. We are humble and always willing to do better. We are always
learning and growing, embracing change, and encouraging and maintaining curiosity.
Team members
We have 30+ team members – meet some of them here:
Angela
Cam
Dima
Idriss
Jason
Kelli
Igor
Johanna
Julie
Jenna
Jessica
Marina
Vilma
Leo
Manali
Pamela
Reese
Serge
Sophie
Kimberley
A Different Type of Business
GlobeIn partners with, and supports multiple parts of the artisan sector:
2019 numbers at a glance
GlobeIn partners with, and supports multiple parts of the artisan sector:
Countries we sourced from
In 2019, we sourced products from 150 cities
and villages, across 43 countries globally
Partner organizations
GlobeIn establishes relationships with 106 artisan partners, a number
that
continues to grow as we do.
Individual artisans
GlobeIn is supported by 5479 artisans
from around the world.
Products purchased by customers
The demand for Fair Trade artisan - made
products continue to grow, allowing us to bring
new partners every year to the GlobeIn community. In 2019, we purchased
351,128 products.
What does it take for a Moroccan palm leaf bag to get to you?
GlobeIn partners with, and supports multiple parts of the artisan sector:
What does it take for a Moroccan palm leaf bag to get to you?
Learn about the process
Aine Jnane is a remote village where the artisans live and work. From there, the bags are taken
across uneven roads to Oued Imil, which is the closest town 40 minutes away. It's too bumpy to
use a
motorbike and carry the bags, so they must wait until there is a car available.
Total amount of time country:
9,5 hours
Total distance:
886 km
Wow, that's a lot of steps! How does GlobeIn do it?
We're very lucky to have 2 Country Managers in Mexico and Morocco who find artisans, work with
them
to understand their barriers to access, and manage our operations on the ground. With their
expertise, we are able to build relationships with smaller, more remote artisans and connect
their
crafts to the global market.
Wow, that's a lot of steps! How does GlobeIn do it?
We're very lucky to have 2 Country Managers in Mexico and Morocco who find artisans, work with them to
understand their barriers to access, and manage our operations on the ground. With their expertise, we
are
able to build relationships with smaller, more remote artisans and connect their crafts to the global
market.
2019 Artisan Boxes
Our Artisan Boxes feature exclusive GlobeIn-designed
products sourced from countries all around the world, handmade by skilled artisans—many of whom
are located in rural communities ...
You're more than just a member when you join. Become part of a
community that makes a real difference for artisans across the world with the monthly Artisan Fund.
Learn more about our community involvement
here.
Abdeslam is well respected in the ceramic artisan
commu nity for his eye-catching designs and amazing quality. He is self-taught and now
leads his own studio. Abdeslam is very hands-on and passionate about his work—so much
so, that he personally teaches every single person working with him! When we asked the
artisans about their experience working with Abdeslam, they said that they look up to
him as a father and as an inspiration, and that the studio feels like a family
environment.
Featured Fair Trade Federation Principles: Support Safe and Empowering Working Conditions, Develop Transparent and Accountable Relationships, Pay Promptly and FairlySources: The CIA Facebook, the World Bank website, the Trading Economics website, and the USAID website. Company information provided by Khaloufi Abdeslam.
In 2019, we worked with30 artisansIn the Khaloufi Abdeslam’s Studio
Parners for1 Year
The stories behind the products
The stories behind the
products
Farzana
Moradabad, India
Farzana is the mother of four boys, manager of her
house, de facto cook at all family functions, and on top of all of that, a talented
artisan. Her husband taught her to make crafts, and together, they have established
their very own workshop. Through Farzana and her husband's joint efforts, they look
forward to supporting their sons on their educational journeys. Farzana values formal
education greatly and has instilled that value in her sons
Featured Fair Trade Federation Principles: Create Opportunities for Economically and Socially Marginalized Producers, Promote Fair Trade, Ensure the Rights of ChildrenSources: WorldBank Data, the BBC. Social impact figures provided by Noah's Ark.
In 2019, we worked with150 artisansIn the Noah's Ark community
Parners for3 Year
The stories behind the products
The stories behind the
products
Millicent
Accra, Ghana
At a young age, Millicent moved to a new city to
pursue a career. After seven years of hard work, she learned a new skill, sewing, that
propelled her into a new industry. Millicent started working with Trashy Bags, where she
has been working the past twelve years. She has learned and grown a great deal and
appreciates the support she gets from working for Trashy Bags, which allows her to
balance work and family effectively.
Featured Fair Trade Federation Principles: Cultivate Environmental Stewardship, Pay Promptly and Fairly, Build CapacitySources: The World Bank Data and the CIA Facebook, the WHO website, the Trashy Bags website
In 2019, we worked with35 makersIn the Trashy Bags community
Partners for4 Year
The stories behind the products
The stories behind the
products
Juana, San Cristobal Amatlán
Oaxaca, Mexico
Juana lives and weaves in the indigenous community of
San Cristobal Amatlán. She has been a GlobeIn artisan leader since 2017. Throughout her
time with GlobeIn, she has organized a team of 18 other artisans and helped teach them
to produce high-quality palm products. With the money that she has earned with GlobeIn,
Juana and her husband have added extra rooms to their house, and most importantly have
been able to help their eldest daughter Emilia receive a university education.
Featured Fair Trade Federation Principles: Respect Cultural Identity, Promote Fair Trade, Pay Promptly and FairlySources: "Government versus Teachers: The Challenges of Educational Progress in Oaxaca, Mexico" from Columbia University, and the Explorando Mexico website.
In 2019, we worked with170 artisansIn the Basket Weaving Community
Partners for5 Year
2019 Artisan Fund
In 2019 we launched the Artisan Fund as a way to go above and beyond a traditional maker-buyer-seller
relationship and to create a holistic initiative to support these incredible communities more
directly.
For each fund, we collaborate with the supplier partners to understand where the money will be best
spent, research how to make the initiative happen, and then raise the donations for them; each fund is
unique to the supplier requests. 100% of the donations go directly toward community workshops,
trainings, and health sessions—no strings attached.
January and July
Basket Weavers in Oaxaca, Mexico
Products acquired
$327,968
Artisan fund contribution
$2,895
February and August
Bolga Basket Weavers in Bolgatanga, Ghana
Products acquired
$170,852
Artisan fund contribution
$4,190
January and July
Detail Artisans in Northwestern India
Products acquired
$451,303
Artisan fund contribution
$3,635
April and October
Glassblowers in Tonalá, Mexico
Products acquired
$355,926
Artisan fund contribution
$2,975
May
Ceramicists in Safi, Morocco
Products acquired
$104,406
Artisan fund contribution
$1,080
June and December
Seamstresses in Accra, Ghana
Products acquired
$64,768
Artisan fund contribution
$3,270
November
Ceramicists in Marrakech, Morocco
Products acquired
$235,030
Artisan fund contribution
$2,040
GlobeIn collaborates with partner groups around the world
By combining our resources, we are able to bring global reach to artisans.
There is always room to improve our impact on the environment, so we are constantly looking for ways
to reduce our packaging, improve efficiency in shipping and receiving, and support artisans in
responsible waste management.
Artisan Relationships
We acknowledge that having open and honest conversations with artisans is the key to win-win
negotiations. It’s important to continue building authentic cross-cultural relationships, which
takes time and patience on both sides. Another ongoing challenge is sourcing products at
price-points that fit our customers' budgets and create great returns for artisans.
Team Compassion & Learning
Our team is committed to engaging in courageous conversations about our work and the complex power
dynamics that influence international trade. We are continuously examining our own biases and
considering the often invisible barriers to our partners' equitable participation in the global
market.
To find out more about us and our programs, view the full Impact Report