PHOTO ADVISORY, June 30, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- CEO Liz Allen of ExoticWorldGifts.com takes a close look at the silkworms used to weave the finely woven colorful Thai silk scarves she offers on her Web site. Allen meets with each of the artisans involved in the process of making scarves and shawls, which she believes is an inherent part of her job as CEO. She also is closely involved with product development and quality control issues to ensure that the culturally authentic goods appeal to a global market.
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Allen and COO Mark Fangue fly to destinations such as Thailand, India, Cambodia and other developing countries several times a year to promote and uphold the tenants of the Fair Trade Agreement guidelines. Specifically, they ensure that:
* money is given directly to the artisans and distributed fairly * there are safe and healthy working conditions * they use sustainable resources from local areas * there is no child labor * all artisans and villagers are treated with respect and dignity.
Allen and Fangue left their corporate jobs in 2007 to pursue a compassionate approach to e-commerce (compassion shopping). Each purchase of an item via their Web site provides a sustainable income to artisans on the ground.
For further information visit http://www.exoticworldgifts.com or contact Barbara Burton, public relations at (858) 775-7787.
The photo is also available at Newscom, www.newscom.com, and via AP PhotoExpress.
