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Here are the Objectives of One Village, in outline, then point by point the Operating principles through which One Village works towards the stated objectives:   For community cooperation internationally, for togetherness, for recognizing the value of everyone, for respect and honour of the environment, for promoting awareness of the interconnection of all things:   To build up communities, to relieve poverty and despair, to improve social and environmental conditions, to educate and inform:   In partnership with those who strive to enrich the wellbeing of society:

Operating principles:   markets articles from the countries of the South on the following basis: 1. All articles come from partner enterprises which strive to build up the quality of life of the community. These enterprises are workers' associations or cooperatives, societies for the common good, or are generally accountable to the community. Why cooperatives? 2. Articles are finished products, significantly hand made. 3. Articles are an expression of the style or cultural tradition of the makers, so far as market conditions allow. 4. Articles are of good quality, well designed and carefully made. 5. Articles are made with respect for the integrity of creation. Materials and processes are selected with regard to their environmental impact. 6. Articles are to enhance the quality of life of the customer. 7. All producers are paid equitably a realistic rate for the job which, as a minimum, takes account of the local cost of living and the skill involved. 8. Working hours and the work environment are consistent with the wellbeing of producers. 9. One Village adds «Community extra» to prices when market conditions allow and when producers' organizations are able and willing to use this extra payment effectively to benefit the social progress and wellbeing of the community. 10. Products are sold in ways which honour producers and customers, and which enhance public appreciation of the craft, and of the skill and humanity of the producers. 11. There is continuity of selling, so far as producers wish to sell and market conditions allow. 12. Payments are made not later than due times. Working capital is advanced to producers when appropriate and when resources allow. More.... 13. The business is run efficiently and effectively in line with principles outlined here, legitimate business costs and salaries are paid, and any remaining profits are re-invested for the common good in work consistent with these objectives and principles. Please click HERE to our online shop «Fair trade»? What is «Fair trade»? [~ PERHAPS NOT QUITE WHAT YOU THINK ~] CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR COMMENTARY PAGES Typical advertisements from current or recent national magazine campaigns in UK:   CLICK HERE TO OUR ONLINE SHOP One Village marquee at Greenbelt festival. Our marquee was a feature at Greenbelt every year between 1999-2010. Unfortunately, Greenbelt have told us that reduced space at the event prevents having us back.   "ONE VILLAGE.... INEXPENSIVE & GOOD QUALITY" – Daily Telegraph "THE BEST ETHICAL PRODUCTS" – The Independent "IDEOLOGICALLY SOUND" – The Tablet We welcome.... Click for HOW TO ORDER Click HERE for information about security, our use of cookies, our terms, and our service for customers. Textiles: Throws, bedcovers, curtains, etc The look is white Cushions Duvet covers: White · Floral Brown · Red · Green Check: Blue or Tan/White Blue or Red ikat · Blue Rugs & floors department: The Definitive durry rug™ Ap durry rug     Jute rugs Dharidar, stripes rug Nako runners & minirugs Punja colourful cotton rugs Coir mats     Moymat™   Compare rug sizes & prices Baskets Home accessories Lampshades Placemats Tablecloths Tableware/crockery: Oko4 · Öko classic Hammocks Bead curtains Search View cart Checkout Weekend tote bag Sandals Incense Soap Cards & giftwrap Festive decorations Scroll-down store directory: To visit our Store departments, click the hyperlinks below. PAGE TOP Pure cotton duvet covers:             (throws, tablecloths, curtains)         (fresh, timeless, uncluttered...)   Lampshades (distinctive design choices)   «Ap» rugs ················ Decor; gifts ················ Baskets Rugs & floors: [Click here to skip this department] ™(soft, chunky rugs) The Ap durry (fine weave rugs up to 2.3x1.5M) (cotton runners and minirugs) (Red, Blue & Green) Dharidar, stripes rug (2 colourschemes; 2 sizes) Jute rugs (the «good-ecology» rugs) The Punja cotton rug (bold design; gorgeous rich colours)   Moymat™ (smooth & strong)       Rugs quick comparisons table   Bead curtains (walk-through screens for your doors & spaces) Öko tableware: Contemporary Oko4   Or : Oko Classic Placemats (mats to grace your table; rectangular or round) Baskets (to help you organize)   Home accessories (decor & function) One Village vegetarian soap (Real sandalwood....or neem to nourish your skin) One Aromatics (aromas to refresh and to inspire) Cards from the mountains & Mountains giftwrap   Hammocks (dreaming....lazy days)   & Garden accessories   Sandals (2 comfortable styles)   The weekend tote (friendly overnight shoulder bag) Festive decorations (joyful decor for the Christmas tree) Product index updated . Prices valid today. Click to VIEW CART / Go to checkout Click back to TOP OF STORE DIRECTORY – TOP OF PAGE – INDEX – Easy to order Shopping with us is really easy! Simply browse the pages of interest and click alongside each article you want to have delivered. As you click, your shopping cart will show everything you have ordered. On the same screen, you can adjust your quantities or click back to this directory to go on to further interesting products. When you have finished shopping, click «VIEW CART» (top & bottom of every page) then «CHECKOUT». That takes you into our super secure area to enter your charge information. At the checkout you can also specify a different delivery address, include a gift message on the dispatch note, and give us any special instructions. Enjoy shopping here! BEGIN     100% Express.... Most orders are dispatched no later than the next working day, so expect delivery soon!   Shipping charge per online order to a UK address: £3.50. – Orders over £100 FREE. For Saturday delivery: Please ask for Saturday delivery at the «Special instructions» box when you reach the checkout. We will charge you £11.50 extra for this (available most GB mainland). For delivery, we mostly use Royal Mail; also Yodel and Nightfreight. Prices throughout this website are shown in Pounds sterling (GBP). VAT included when appropriate. VAT registration number: GB 311 5832 87 For dispatch to an overseas destination, if an extra charge is necessary (and not already shown by the product) we will seek your approval before we proceed. Convert (Pounds) to your currency. Click HERE for online popup conversion calculator. Please treat this information only as a guide – the exact conversion will be done by your card company at the time of the transaction. What if you don't like it? Click HERE for our Returns information. When you see this symbol, click it for a larger picture to open in a special window. To check your shopping trolley at any time, or to go to checkout, click the VIEW CART button – top & bottom of every page CONVERTER cm: inches: Hi, Just want to say that I have never had such a quick service, especially when we are not the easiest address to find. Delivery arrived intact this morning and just what I wanted. Thank you very much – I'll definitely use you again and tell our friends about you." – L G, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway "Think your service is brilliant. Am very impressed. Quality is great. Thanks." – J M, Newcastle-upon-Tyne "I was amazed at how quickly I received my order!" – A R, Bronx, New York "Thanks for the excellent service. I received my parcel this morning – less than 24 hours after I ordered it." – A O'B, Oldham Click here for full information about security, terms, and our service to customers.

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One Village Charlbury Oxfordshire OX7 3SQ UK Email: progress@onevillage.org world telephone: +44 1608 811811 world fax: +44 1608 811911 UK: 01608 811811 UK fax: 01608 811911 Normal office hours for attention to the telephone: Monday–Friday 09:00-16:00 GMT. We are often also available at other times, or an answering service is provided. Keep in touch with our news by Liking us on Facebook. Click here to go to our Facebook page.

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