Ten Thousand Villages

Mission

The primary purpose of the corporation is to carry out charitable and education activities. The specific purpose shall be as follows: 1. To support the worldwide relief and development programs of nonprofit alternative trade organizations through the sale of merchandise, substantially all of which has been handcrafted by persons of low income. 2. To operate a store in Souderton, PA, area, some of which will be done through efforts of volunteers. 3. To further international understanding by helping North Americans better understand the causes of global poverty and injustice. 4. To support the values of simplicity, peace, justice, economic development and intercultural understanding.

Ten Thousand Villages

Mission

To break the cycle of generational poverty by creating opportunities for artisans in developing countries to earn income by bringing their products and stories to our markets through long-term fair trading relationships.

Ten Thousand Villages