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25.01.2022 I was asked at a recent market, what do I mean by sustainable employment, how does this supplier make a difference? A fair point so here are some things to consider! FAIR TRADE & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: A COMMUNITY PROJECT... FAIR WAGES TO ALL SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT PROVIDING TRADES, SKILLS AND TRAINING TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY ETHICALLY PRODUCED PRODUCTS HEALTH POLICY & HIV AWARENESS WORKSHOPS TRANSPARENCY SUPPORTING A LOCAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL AND ORPHANAGE HAPPY & SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT SUSTAINABILITY: SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING PAINTS CERTIFIED SAFE FOR ENVIRONMENT AND PEOPLE RESPONSIBLE SOURCING WITHIN AFRICA LOCAL RAW MATERIALS ARE ALL LICENSED BY THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES BOARD RECYCLING CONTRIBUTES TO COMMUNITY SOCIAL INITIATIVES

25.01.2022 We have just arrived, and continuing in the vein of working with communities. From Zambia,these beads are made from old magazine papers, which are cut and rolled. The project is run by an art teacher at a local girls school, they will be on display at our markets stalls!

25.01.2022 Its nice when you get a good review like we got from a client who bought a product of ours on etsy. "This table runner is just stunning! It's absolutely perfect and I'm very happy with my purchase. Fast shipping and great communication as well." Hand Painted Table Runner

23.01.2022 These where all taken very close to where the products are made I hope you enjoy the photos!

22.01.2022 Thanks to them we get this!

22.01.2022 Carrying on with the subject of our new partnership. Here are the ladies from Guatemala who made the lovely bags! Muchas gracias señoras

21.01.2022 Our first shop item postings.

18.01.2022 New Kids range has arrived. These products are going to be sold only at the markets. On the subject of Markets, Talana Trading will be at the Stones Corner Street Market 24th July from 10am to 3 pm. Should be fun lots of activities, food galore, and live music!

17.01.2022 Talana Trading has its first representation at an international event! The Terre des Hommes International Federation is a network of ten national organisations working for the rights of children and to promote equitable development without racial, religious, political, cultural or gender-based discrimination.They will have an exhibition in Bergisch Gladbach Germany in NOV , where fair trade products will be showcased, we are glad to be involved in such a worthy event!

16.01.2022 Some more African scenes I would like to share, these focus on the people!

15.01.2022 To all the support I received at West End market this weekend thank you very much, it is greatly appreciated. If I have a good day then it does in turn help others down the line!

15.01.2022 A new feature! I will introduce member's of the community with whom I work, who produce the lovely hand painted fabrics. This month its Richard Mwanza Richard is 42 and he started working in 1998. He has risen through the company to become Head of Mixing, one of the most skilled roles .It took Richard three years of training to fully learn the art of paint mixing, and even when things in the workshop are busy, he always mixes with precision and care to create beautiful pai...nt colours. Richard is married and has eight children aged 1- 17 as well as four dependents. He is using his wages to build a bigger house! Thanks to his regular income Richard has also been able to support four of his children through school up to Grade 12. With his family commitments Richard is a very busy man and he tells us that he rarely has time to waste! When he does get free time however he enjoys going to watch local football matches

14.01.2022 Have you visited our website lately? :) Talana Trading

13.01.2022 Here is a little something , a community project where part of the funding is derived from products produced by the community. in is the area, where our products are purchased. Malimba is a rural village in Eastern Zambia. Prior to the establishment of Malimba School there were no schools in this area and children were having to walk up to 6km a day to attend classes; even then there were often no places available for them when they got there. In mid 2001 the community decid...Continue reading

13.01.2022 Have a wonderful weekend everyone from us all at Talana Trading :)

09.01.2022 Something to get you in the festive spirit, just arrived hand made Christmas decorations, made by one of the communities I work with in Africa. Prices per article vary from $5 to $7 per piece. Please contact us if you are interested.

09.01.2022 An update on our Terre des Hommes exhibition in Bergisch Gladbach Germany which took place this weekend, this was our first albeit small foray into the Overseas market. I am happy to say it exceeded expectations, many thanks to Marlise Mayer, Ina and Alex Frank for all their hard work, we will definitely be back next year in Germany!.

08.01.2022 Happy to announce a new joint venture, this time with an Association of woman weavers in a 100% Worker Owned Co-op. These bags are produced by Indigenous woman representing various groups in the Guatemalan highlands. Talana Trading is happy to be involved in this project which helps empower the women of Guatemala!

08.01.2022 Following on with some info on the people who make the products I sell! Evans Chipampe This is the story of Evans, the Head of Painting .... Evans is a fantastic team leader and oversees the training and development of new painters, as well as the day-to-day management of the Painting Department. When asked what he gets most job satisfaction from, Evans tells us its working with my team of people to produce good orders fast! Evans lives in a house that he built over the space of 5 years. He recounts, that he built the house bit by bit using his wages In the first year he bought the roof, then in year 2 the bricks, in years 3 and 4 he built the walls and finally in year 5 he bought the door! In 2013 the job continues with plaster to stop the rain getting in. Evans also runs a successful small holding from home, where he raises chickens, guinea fowl, pigs and goats and grows pumpkins, rice and maize amongst many other things! The income that Evans gets from selling these products at market alongside his wages helps to pay school fees for his 6 dependents. Evans doesnt have much spare time, but when he does he loves to listen to the radio and visit his mother who lives next door. When not at school or doing homework, Evans children help to tend to the animals and an evening treat is watching cartoons before bed.

08.01.2022 A big thank you to Westpac in Wynnum, as part of their venture to support local business, in allowing Talana trading to have a small display for the next two weeks. It is much appreciated thanks to Ashliegh Nicholls, and the team!

07.01.2022 Some of the new cushion cover designs also due to arrive end of the month, early August. Please note we are introducing screen printed products, to accompany our hand painted range. All products are community /sustainable employment ventures.All these cushions are 46 x 46 cm,

04.01.2022 Thanks to Anna, for sending in this picture of her recent purchase, of Elephant Amarula cushion covers, it is appreciated.

03.01.2022 In addition a new hand bag range Stylish, classic hand bag, in choice of three 7-colour designs. With popper closure and double thickness shoulder strap. Fully lined with internal pocket. 35x30cm

02.01.2022 Some other products, including wire mesh figurines, which kids can use to hang stuff up! This is a community project from South Africa. I also have some small purses which also are made by a small community project in South Africa!

02.01.2022 A big thank you to Kelly Hayes , center director at Good Start Early Learning in Thornside, to allow this display of our Kids products at her Kindy!

02.01.2022 New Aprons, have arrived check out our web site!