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World Gifts 2008: Gifts that make a world of difference

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Traidcraft: Angel Advent Calendar

As each window is opened it reveals a picture and part of the story of the birth of Jesus. A delightful way for your child to countdown the days to Christmas
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World Gifts: School starter pack

Pens, books, a uniform, school fees and even daily meals – this gift provides a child in the developing world with the essentials every budding scholar needs to shine – and to help them escape from poverty
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Traidcraft: Virgin of the Rosary Christmas cards

Ten cards with beautiful fine art design ideal for sending uplifting messages this Christmas. With gold highlight detail. Greeting inside "Wishing You Peace and Joy at Christmas"
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Published on 07/08/2008, last updated on 05/11/2008
Twelve Wise Men
Santiago Lux Chacaj is one of the founding members of The 12 Wise Men weaving cooperative in Chiquimula [Marcella Haddad]

This weaving co-operative in Guatemala is so named because it was started by just a dozen men - but its wares are now sold all over the country

Today it has 49 members and 24 looms.

Founder member Santiago Lux Chacaj says: “Before, I was working in the fields, not earning much, 15 Quetzales – that’s £1.30 – a month.

"It was nearly impossible for the family to survive on this.

"Now we can afford to look after our families. We put our money together.

“We can make our own clothes too, and it’s cheaper than buying them.”

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