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Fair Anita is a social enterprise founded in 2015, dedicated to empowering women artisans globally by selling fair trade jewelry and accessories. The company partners with over 8,000 talented yet marginalized women in 16 countries, providing them with economic opportunities and promoting their economic independence1. Fair Anita's mission is to create a more inclusive economy for women by offering stylish, affordable, and thoughtfully-sourced products. By investing in changemakers and centering artisans throughout every part of the process, Fair Anita challenges norms within the fashion industry and creates supply chains in the most ethical way possible2. The company goes beyond fair wages, investing in the individuals who breathe life into each of their products. Fair Anita was inspired by a social worker in Chimbote, Peru, Senora Anita, who taught the founder about economic development and the power of agency2. Through their work, Fair Anita aims to build a more equitable global trade system and create positive change in the world.
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