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For Giving Tuesday, the PJC is sharing the proceeds of your donations with the Kaouritel Cooperative in Niger and US Sherpa in Nepal, two Fair Trade cooperatives that we work with through our store. Read more about them below, and please support them through our Giving Tuesday fund here! You can support other small producers in the global south by shopping at our online store here.

One of the direct trade relationships we have is with the Cooperative Artisan Kaouritel in Niger. Founded in 1993, this cooperative supports dozens of nomadic families from the Toureg and Fulani tribes. The coop members are mostly women and their primary product is exquisite, silver jewelry. The income from these sales has allowed the coop members to dig wells and build a nomadic school. They have access to a food bank that provides grains during the dry season. The coop plants trees to combat the advancement of the Sahara and Tenere deserts. Additionally, they have partnered with local musicians to preserve their culture by touring in Northern Africa and Europe. During those tours, they would also sell their jewelry.

The Peace & Justice Store is the only place in the US that sells this beautiful jewelry and with our storefront closed, we aren’t able to support them.

US Sherpa International produces fair trade, sustainable products that are handmade in Nepal by mostly marginalized women artisans. Headquartered in Williston, Vermont, they continue to work closely with their family partners in Kathmandu. This business supports close to 300 artisans in and around Kathmandu who make wool knitted products, scarves, bags, felted products, prayer flags and cashmere products.  

The NEW online Peace & Justice Store is another way to support our mission. Experience unique shopping and find fair trade, local, and educational products crafted by small producers. Every purchase brings you closer to incredible artisans and growers... and closer to completing your holiday list!

All of the events listed below are happening online unless otherwise stated. This is a partial listing of event. See more in our public calendar. The PJC is not directly involved in all of these events. If you have questions about a non-PJC event, please reach out to the organization listed. 

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-Submitted by Mark Hage, Vermonters for Justice in Palestine

Reports on Flynn pardon leave out the elephant in the room: Israeli interference in US policy- Philip Weiss  

First a look back at Flynn’s downfall. In late December 2016, during the transition, President Obama issued sanctions against Russia for election interference. That same day the Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak contacted Flynn, and Flynn called the team in Mar-a-Lago then called the ambassador back, and asked him not to escalate the situation. The next day Vladimir Putin said Russia wasn’t going to retaliate.

Flynn lied about these contacts to the FBI; and he got charged.

Burlington City Arts is hiring a Youth and Family Programs Coordinator. This position is responsible for all administrative aspects of youth and family art programs at the BCA Studios including youth and family classes, afterschool classes, school break workshops, summer camps and other programs. Visit their website for more information.

The Northeast Kingdom Collective is hiring an Executive Director (ED). The ED works to achieve the organization’s mission through the strategic convening of community members, non-profit leaders, economic and community development professionals, and political leadership. The NEK Collaborative’s (NEKC) mission is to improve the quality of life for all residents of the NEK through coordinated economic and community development. Visit their website for more information.