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Shop the World to Save the World

Global Bazaar to support artisans and nonprofits internationally & in Greenwich, May 16 & 17.

Shop the World to Save the World

Global Bazaar to support artisans and
nonprofits internationally & in Greenwich

What could be more fun than shopping while knowing you are helping women and children around the world? 

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Milkshake's First Annual Global Bazaar will be held Wednesday, May 16th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday, May 17th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 16 Rockwood Lane in Greenwich. All the unique and desirable products on sale are made by artisans from around the world, including here in Greenwich, and the vendors are “for purpose” companies - companies with a social mission or companies who are giving back a substantial amount of their proceeds to a cause they deeply care about.

Sample the magic and color of Africa; unique jewelry,
bags, & shoes from the Ashe Collection whose sales support Unite the
World with Africa
and the education and health of orphans in Tanzania.  Thanda -Zulu - jewelry handmade by skilled beaders in South Africa; the  Brave Collection - bracelets with the proceeds donated to helping eradicate the sexual slavery of young girls; Rwanda Project - an organization that gives cameras to children in Rwanda as a way to empower them  through the use of photography. The images the children create are sold and monies donated back to educating the children.

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A trip to Central American with Mercado – a  nonprofit, fair
trade organization in Guatemala whose sales help fight poverty and empower indigenous women in Guatemala's highlands by connecting their artisan cooperatives to sales opportunities in the US.

Close to home, there are needs as well. For example, Tucker by Gaby  Basora - a popular line of delightful prints  - shirts, dresses, pants with 100% of the proceeds going to the www.lilysarahgracefund.org  in honor of the three little girls who died last Christmas in the fire in Stamford, CT; Jewelry For A Cause whose  owner, Jessica Mindich, creates beautiful pieces representing causes and donates a portion back to the BFFL - bags filled with everything needed for someone going through a mastectomy or with a brain injury; beautiful caftans and tunics sewn by Calm NYC to support underprivileged Lebanese women; carpets & fabrics from Custom Cool that works with Good Weave that works to support textile factories that put human dignity first & ensure that no child labor is used.

Feeling a little hungry after all this traveling & shopping? Time to make yourself the “cause” & enjoy a healthy treat or two. Mike’s Organics is supporting farmers near Greenwich by marketing fresh fruits, vegetables &
cheeses from local farms.  Try Virginia Marzonie’s Five Nuts Granola which donates 5% of the profit towards infertility treatment, education and research. Refresh with a drink from Green and Tonic, just opened in Cos Cob. Concerned about certain ingredients? You are safe with gluten free brownies from Freed Goods & nut free cookies from You & Me Cookies.  Check out if they have a “cookie for a cause,” a special cookie with profits donated to a special cause. Or learn more about how yoga might help you
from Sonia Jones at Jois Yoga studio.

The vendors will not only be selling their products, but also talking about how they are helping & trying to make a difference both here at home & around the world. They will even be showcasing volunteer opportunities that go hand in hand with their mission from helping pack bags for wounded soldiers to traveling to Tanzania to see your money in action.

Check out www.getmilkshake.com and learn more about helping.  GetMilkshake is a free daily email that features great finds that give back; causes companies, products, people and places making a difference and giving back.

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