Welcome to the English-language home of Otro Mercado al Sur, a fair trade organization based in La Plata, Argentina. Since this is our first post, we'll begin by explaining a bit about our organization, and its role locally, nationally, and internationally.The idea of Otro Mercado al Sur was initiated by a group of volunteers from several different countries, all with the same goal: the development and promotion of economic solidarity, fair trade, and responsible consumption in Argentina and Latin America.
Our mission is to contribute to the construction of an economic system that is fair and responsible, actively helping to alleviate some of the problems caused by current socio-economic models, which include: economic and social inequity, environmental destruction, cultural impoverishment, and imbalances in international trade relations.
In and around La Plata, we help spread the word about consuming products that are socially and environmentally sustainable by hosting workshops in the community, giving talks in local schools and community centers, and selling products in our local fair trade store Tienda Otro Mercado.
We hope to have sparked your interest in fair trade here in Argentina and will follow with much more posts about who we are, what we do, and how you can help out in the cause!
3 comments:
I am trying to reach you by phone but cannot. I want to consider creating an organic textile cooperative in Argentina and could work with your organization. My email is:
robinbriskin@gmail.com
Please tell me how to get in touch with you. Thank you
Hello, Robin : please try to write to otromercado@netverk.com.ar , or telephone to us( 0054 221 4228659 )
Thank you
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