Global Crafts was founded in 2002 by Kevin Ward, a VSO volunteer in Kenya and Renice Jones, a Peace Corps volunteer in Kenya. Upon return to the USA they launched Global Crafts in the USA. The core of Global Crafts work is to improve the lives of artisans. While we are a 100% fair trade company, and are committed to supporting the work of 100% committed fair trade retailers, we also seek to get artisan products into mainstream markets.

Their mission is to offer income-generating opportunities to craftspeople in developing countries by following fair trade practices including paying in advance at least the market price for items, ensuring that craftspeople receive payment, and ensuring that the craftspeople work in fair working conditions. They work directly with artisans, craftspeople, and producer groups to achieve these goals and hopefully help improve the lives of some of the people with whom we share this planet.

They are members of The Fair Trade Federation and the World Fair Trade Organization.