Worldview 04.29.11

Worldview 04.29.11
MarketPlace Handwork of India works with over 450 Indian artisans. Courtesy of Marketplace Handwork of India
Worldview 04.29.11
MarketPlace Handwork of India works with over 450 Indian artisans. Courtesy of Marketplace Handwork of India

Worldview 04.29.11

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The book Artisans and Fair Trade uses the women’s apparel business MarketPlace Handwork of India as a test case for fair trade practices. We talk to authors Mary Littrell and Marsha Dickson and MarketPlace founder Pushpika Freitas about the business of fair trade. And, among the many groups at tomorrow’s Global Activism Expo is 100 Friends. Founder Marc Gold gives us an update on his organization. Also, Worldview film contributor Milos Stehlik reviews Incendies, a film based on a Wajdi Mouawaad play.