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What is the mission of World of Good, Inc.?
World of Good, Inc. was founded in 2004 to create sustainable, enterprise-based solutions to global poverty alleviation. Through a series of strategic relationships with online and offline retail partners, we create opportunities for thousands of marginalized artisans around the world to gain access to a rapidly growing segment of consumers who are looking to make informed, educated, and socially-responsible decisions when they shop.
Who founded World of Good? And Why?
World of Good was started in Berkeley, California by Priya Haji and Siddharth Sanghvi, two friends who graduated from the University of California Berkeley Business School. Priya, who is now World of Good's CEO, travelled around the world in her first year out of Haas, meeting with small artisan producer groups all over Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Inspired by what she saw, and convinced that she could help figure out a way for them to gain more, better, and faster access to the U.S. consumer market, she came back and convinced her friend Siddharth to quit his tech job and start World of Good.
That was four years ago. Since then, and in keeping with our original mission to create new distribution channels for our artisan partners overseas, we have grown to become nationally distributed company-both online and offline-and are currently supporting the work of artisans in more than 70 countries around the world.
How is World of Good, Inc. structured?
World of Good, Inc. is comprised of three core businesses:
Is World of Good a nonprofit?
No. World of Good, Inc. is a for-profit enterprise that relies on consumer markets to drive revenue. World of Good, Inc. has an independently-run, sister nonprofit organization, WorldofGood.org, that works to inspire institutional, industry-wide changes that make substantial progress towards alleviating global poverty. World of Good, Inc. partially funds the work of the nonprofit through 5% of the founder's equity, a commitment to donate 10% of annual profits, and periodic company-sponsored fundraisers and events. Unlike other hybrid-enterprises, however, WorldofGood.org pursues independent funding for its work through private and corporate foundations, and individual grants.
Where can I find Original Good products?
Original Good products are available at our dedicated online store, the new online marketplace, WorldofGood.com by eBay, and at our 1,200 retail locations across the country.
What if there are no stores in my area that carry Original Good products?
If you would like to have Original Good products in your neighborhood and know of stores that you think are a good fit, let us know and if we partner with them you will receive a $100 Gift Certificate. In the meantime, you can shop our online store at www.originalgood.com.
I have a question about an Original Good order I placed online. Who do I contact?
Please visit our Original Good Customer Service page for all enquiries regarding online purchases at OriginalGood.com. For Original Good products purchased in a store, please contact the store location directly.
How do Original Good products help women around the world?
Sixty to seventy percent of the artisans making fair trade handcrafted products are women. Often these women are mothers and the sole wage earners in the family. A lot of these products allow the women to work on a very flexible schedule and to capitalize on the limited resources at hand e.g. they can make beautiful crafts from grass and twigs (woven baskets), dirt (clay pots), and from trash (recycled bottlecap purses!).
Through their work in fair trade craft production, women not only improve the lives of their families, but improve their own lives as well. Many women artisans report that their work has given them self esteem and the opportunity to participate in decision making in their communities. Increased income ensures better nutrition, better schooling for their children, and an improvement in housing and living standards. One of the biggest challenges these women face is gaining access to larger, more stable consumer markets. World of Good serves as a bridge for these women to connect with retailers and consumers in the US.
How do you guarantee that the producers are treated well and will really benefit?
World of Good goes through a rigorous process when partnering with new producer groups, and we follow fair trade principles in all our activities.
How does World of Good actually help these organizations?
After we screen the organization and their practices and accept the producer group as a partner, we focus on working with the producer group according to fair trade principles. We are a member of the International Fair Trade Association (IFAT), and adhere to their Ten Standards of Fair Trade. World of Good's ethical sourcing practices include:
In addition to all of these commitments World of Good donates 10% of our profits to WorldofGood.org, which awards development grants to improve the lives of the artisans and their families in producer communities. To find out more about the initiatives of the non-profit please visit www.worldofgood.org.
Do you have a corporate gift program?
Yes! We love to help companies give their employees meaningful gifts that empower producers around the world. We have provided corporate gift solutions for companies ranging in size from 50 to 15,000! If you are a large company interested in learning more please visit our corporate gift page to explore our offerings and find the gift that's right for you.
What is the relationship between World of Good, Inc. and eBay?
World of Good and eBay have partnered to build Worldofgood.com by eBay; an online marketplace that creates market and consumer demand for ethically sourced products and supplies this demand with People Positive products that support the livelihood of the people behind them. As World of Good, Inc. began working to make shopping for socially conscious shopping easy for consumers, eBay Inc. was also recognizing the importance and potential of providing its users with a greater ability to use commerce as a force for good and to support artisans and impoverished communities worldwide through its global ecommerce platform. By working together, both companies hope that by using their combined efforts to reach millions of buyers and sellers, they can transform everyday shopping as a powerful act of social justice.
What type of products does WorldofGood.com offer?
WorldofGood.com offers thousands of diverse, ethically sourced and environmentally friendly products, from hand-crafted jewelry, apparel and furnishings to coffee and chocolate. Products on the marketplace come from more than 70 countries all over the world, and include sellers like Ten Thousand Villages, Organic Bouquet, Novica, and Divine Chocolate, in addition to Original Good.
Was World of Good, Inc. bought by eBay, Inc.?
No, World of Good, Inc. was not purchased by eBay, Inc. The project is a collaboration between the two companies to create a marketplace that leverages the strengths of both organizations.
I am interested in becoming a seller on WorldofGood.com, what do I need to do?
Please visit www.WorldofGood.com/seller to learn more and find out how to contact us if you still have questions.
For more questions about WorldofGood.com by eBay, please see our list of marketplace FAQs.
I am a retail store that is interested in carrying your line. How can I get started?
Our wholesale program is a great way to bring a high performing product line to your store while taking a proactive role in helping to alleviate poverty. You can learn more about our programs and how to get started at www.worldofgoodwholesale.com
I know a store that would be a perfect fit for your products. How can I help?
If you would like to have World of Good in your neighborhood and know of stores that you think are a good fit, let us know and if we partner with them you will receive a $100 Gift Certificate. You can also request your favorite store to carry World of Good.
How can I suggest an organization or producer group that could supply you with fair trade handcrafts?
If you know of a producer group(s) that you think might be a good fit, let us know and we'd love to connect with them.
How can I donate to the WorldofGood.org? Want to speak volumes with your dollar?
Help transform lives by supporting WorldofGood.org. To learn more and make a donation please visit www.worldofgood.org. Thank you!
I would like to work for World of Good, Inc. Are you hiring?
Please visit our Jobs section to see our open positions.