father's legacy by carrying on
what his parents built. "I want
to make it successful because I
believe in it and I believe it is
a good way of helping people. I
couldn't imagine a more meaning-
ful way of spending my time."
the goods supplier for Boundless:
The Whole World Redeeming, The
tional Congress in London this
July. Others will supply roughly
15,000 bags and lanyards made by
producers in Bangladesh and Paki-
stan for congressional delegates.
ritory made a commitment to
investigating how Others could
expand its reach and play a
greater role in the Army's mis-
sion in the United States.
for the Eastern Territory, I am
pleased that Others � Trade for
Hope is offering people the op-
portunity to buy handcrafted,
high quality merchandise at a fair
price, where the profit goes back
to the individual who made that
item in her home, town or village.
There is real added value to that
purchasing decision for everyone."
tion Army for 29 years, is now the
director for Others. For the past
five years she has worked with Oth-
ers producer groups in the Kenya
East Territory and is a member
of the Others Global Council. "I
believe The Salvation Army has
a unique opportunity to partner
with the world through the Oth-
ers initiative. When people, and
particularly women, are given
the opportunity to earn a liv-
ing for themselves, then things
begin to change for them, their
children and their community."
Sue Swanson, president of
Women's Ministries for the USA
Eastern Territory, urged all in-
volved to "Pray and dream!"
handmade, but producers receive
a fair wage for their work. Each
purchase contributes directly to
the financial security of a woman,
her family and her community. Our
choices about what we purchase
contribute to our global mission
and show genuine partnership
and solidarity with our brothers
and sisters around the world.
coming soon. For a global
view of Others, visit:
to shop for Others products
and support fair trade.
opportunity to earn fair wages
to become fi nancially secure.