2009 Women's Conference

Global Daughter recently participated in the California Women's Convention with the Unatti Foundation to help raise money for the Unatti orphanage in Bhaktapur, Nepal. The conference is held annually and was hosted by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver. It was an honor to be in the presence of amazing women such as Caroline Kennedy, Madeline Albright, and Elizabeth Edwards.

We are extremely thrilled that proceeds from Global Daughter Fair Trade product can benefit such a worthy cause so close to our hearts-the empowerment of women and girls in developing countries. The Unatti Foundation cares for 14 girls currently and is looking to expand their project so that they can make a self-sustaining life for the girls once they turn 18. We look forward to watching Stephanie's project grow and helping in any way we can. If you would like to help, you can donate directly via the Unatti Website.

GD Booth at the Kirkland Art Walk, Sept. 10th!

Global Daughter will be participating in the their second Kirkland Art Walk this Thursday, Sept. 10th. It is sure to be a lively event featuring music, local artists and hopefully...sunshine!! Come visit and check out our Fall Earring SALE! Up to 30% off!

Thursday Sept. 10th, Park Lane in downtown Kirkland will be shut down to vehicle traffic for live street jazz performances by local jazz musicians along with extended outdoor seating from restaurants located on Park Lane. Other businesses located on Park Lane will be extending their business hours 'til 9 for this once a month event.

Directions to Parklane Gallery:

Via I-405 North or South
Take exit 18 (Kirkland/Redmond). Follow signs to Kirkland, heading west to downtown. Turn left at Lake Street, go one block, turn left onto Park Lane. This road will be clossed off for the event as booths spill onto the street. You can park around the back or in the library parking lot.
The Global Daughter booth will be outside Simplicity Decor across from the Cactus Restaurant.

130 Park Lane, Kirkland, WA

Global Daughter for Unatti

A fundraising event the whole family could enjoy!

Mary came all the way from Seattle to lend a hand.

Founder of Unatti, Stephanie, and her daughter Shriya.

Global Daughter has recently made an amazing connection with Stephanie from the Unatti Foundation. The Unatti Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds to provide food, shelter and education for the multitude of orphaned and underprivileged children of Nepal.

Stephanie opened an orphanage for young girls outside of Kathmandu in one of our favorite places, historic Bhaktapur. Currently, Stephanie is raising money to create an orphanage/group home where the girls can learn to care for themselves, both financially and physically, by implementing income-generating programs that will also aid the community. One of those income-generating programs is handicraft development, which is the perfect avenue for Global Daughter and Unatti to pool their resources.

Stephanie was kind enough to invite us to participate in two events in Los Angeles over the past couple Sundays. The fundraisers were a huge success and Global Daughter was thrilled to be able to fundraise for Unatti's current project through our product. We love meeting women with the like mission of empowerment through education, and even more than that, we love to connect with those who have a shared love for Nepal. Please visit http://www.unattifoundation.org/ for more information and to see how you can help.

Join Global Daughter at the Kirkland Art Walk tomorrow!

Global Daughter is pleased to be a part of the 2nd Annual Kirkland Art Walk. Erin will be there tomorrow, Thursday, August 13th from 6PM to 9PM on Park Lane in downtown Kirkland. Stop by to say hi, treat yourself to a handmade Global Daughter gift and enjoy the work of local artists. See you there!

GD now in Princeton, IL at Beetz Me!

Global Daughter has made it to the Midwest! We are now featured in the lovely and unique gift shop Beetz Me in Princeton, Illinois, only two hours outside Chicago. Beetz Me on Main Street offers fabulous gifts ranging from wine to handmade soaps, and of course Fair Trade from Global Daughter.

As one emphatic customer states, "If you are looking for that special gift you will find it at Beetz Me. In a charming store on Main St. Princeton. You will find that small town hospitality, and that very special gift that not everyone else will have."

Global Daughter is very proud to be partnering with such an amazing woman-owned independent shop. If you are ever in the Princeton area, please stop by!

GD now in The Wine Shack in Cannon Beach!

Some of you may not know that among many of our handmade gifts are the beautiful and eco-friendly wine bags. On a recent trip down the Oregon Coast I stumbled into the adorable and earthy Wine Shack in search of the perfect Pinot Noir. Not only did I end up with two unique Oregon Pinots, but a new client who now carries all three of our wine bag styles. Our Lokta wine bags are the perfect compliment to the design of The Wine Shack and the quality selection of local wines. Erin and I could not be more thrilled to be in Cannon Beach, the town in which the idea for Global Daughter began, and we hope next time you are there you'll stop by and enjoy some wine!

Global Daughters Unite!

Erika came up to Seattle from LA for a week of Global Daughter fun and frenzy. It was a week of spreading the word and uniting our Global Daughter forces! We have found that when we are together we are an unstoppable team of strength, passion and creativity. The train is moving....all aboard!

We were able to do our first Fair Trade Home Parties together and connect with new and old GD supporters. Thank you to Karl, Bev, Steffen and Caryn for hosting parties and lending their beautiful homes to Global Daughter for the afternoon. Summer is in full swing and people are ready to celebrate and join in on the fun with Global Daughter! To get involved, click here to book your party today and receive a free Om Copper Tray and 25% off your ENTIRE order!

Thank you Bev!

Thanks, Kaaaaaarl!

GD now in Palo Alto at Amrithika!

248 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA

Excited for our 1st CA store!

The I Don't Do Plastic Bags already sold out!

Right in the middle!

Don't Just Give a Gift....Tell a Story Palo Alto!

Global Daughter is ecstatic to announce that we have made our way to Palo Alto, California and are now featured in the amazing store, Amrithika.

After visiting the store and Stanford University area in June, I knew this location was a perfect fit for our product. They have all eco-friendly, fairly traded product from local and international artisans. They also have an amazing art gallery with bi-monthly events featuring local artists. We are so pleased to partner with such a wonderful business and look forward to providing Northern California with their signature Global Daughter gifts.

Please check out their website for more information, and if you have friends in the San Francisco or Bay area, please pass this along!

LIFE*styled

Erin and I are always inspired when we meet young women who take a chance and start their own business-especially when it is focused on improving women's lives. Recently I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with Catherine Cassidy who founded LIFE*styled, a company focused on enhancing women's lives through fashion, fitness and fun in Los Angeles.

Not only does Catherine focus on these aspects as a "Life Coach," but she encourages the modern woman to live a healthy and fulfilling life, while helping others. Recently Catherine has become a champion of Global Daughter in the LA area and even wrote an article for her newsletter on our project. Global Daughter is looking forward to working with LIFE*styled on some upcoming events in the LA area!

For more information on Catherine's experience and stylist services, please visit:

http://www.lifestyledonline.com/

University of Washington Features Global Daughter

When I graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in European Studies I never dreamed I would end up living and working in Asia. Despite my focus on Europe, my time at UW opened my mind and willingness to explore all cultures of the world. Recently they asked me to write an article on what I was doing now, and we are very pleased to have Global Daughter featured in their Spring Newsletter. For the full newsletter, including pictures please visit:
http://jsis.washington.edu/advise//file/Spr-2009(1).pdf 

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Alumni News—News on what some of our most recent alumni are doing..

A Journey to Global Daughter
Prepared by: Erika Mosebach, JSIS Alumni
Company: Global Daughter, www.globaldaughter.com

After completing my European Studies degree from UW in 2004, I decided to travel the world-strangely enough everywhere but Europe! I began my search of the unknown in Kyoto, Japan, where my B.A. opened doors for me to teach English and explore Asia. After two years, I felt it was time to move on to my next challenge and I found myself on a deserted island off the coast of Costa Rica saving endangered sea turtles. It was there, after having witnessed the beauty and humanity of women from different cultures around the globe that my best friend/travel companion and I hashed out the concept of Global Daughter.

We headed to Kathmandu, Nepal, a place steeped in political and social unrest for many years to make our mark. After working with local women’s groups we decided the best way for us to make an impact would be by interacting on a grassroots level with women artisans to bring their amazing handicrafts to the Western market. We now provide skills development training, as well as all the tools needed for these groups to be successful with their handicrafts in hopes that they may be able to lift themselves out of poverty. Global Daughter is an online fair trade boutique that sells unique handmade jewelry, gifts and home accents that are eco and socially friendly. It is also a social project that emphasizes personal relationships, community participation and human development.

Many of my European Studies courses related to women and their struggle and impact throughout history. We at Global Daughter firmly believe that in order to repair a nation that has been through war women MUST be active participants in building their country’s economy. Global Daughter is for women, by women, inspired by all women. To be a part of the fair trade movement to improve the lives others, please visit us at: www.globaldaughter.com.

Now in Marlene's Market in Tacoma!

Skipping on the Shipping!

Marlene's Market and Deli in Tacoma is now featuring Global Daughter handmade gifts! We are very pleased to have our fairly traded, women-made goods available in a retail environment that promotes healthy living, ecologically sound products and social responsibility. Along with the Tacoma store, GD products can also be found at the Federal Way Marlene's location. We encourage you to shop at either store and shop GD to live a fair trade lifestyle....in style!

Tacoma Marlene's Market & Deli
2951 S. 38th St.
Tacoma, WA 98409
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Federal Way Marlene's Market & Deli

2565 S. Gateway Center PL
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253)839-0933
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GD and Smashbox Cosmetics

Global Daughter wants to say a big THANK YOU to Smashbox Cosmetics, a company that not only produces top notch cosmetics but supports women causes worldwide. It is coincidentally our favorite brand of cosmetics, so to begin a relationship with them is a dream come true!

On Tuesday, GD was invited to the corporate offices by the President of Smashbox to kick off their series of Earth Week Events with a presentation and shopping hour. For Global Daughter to be a part of their green effort is an honor and a great opportunity for our project. Thanks to the preparation and hard work of "smashers" Stephanie and Tiffany....... it was a SMASHing success!

Smashbox-a company with a conscience that is as beautiful on the inside...as the outside!