Today we met with Anne Marie and Bassem of Egyptian Hands Foundation to go over Carrie’s assessment of the artisan groups we had visited.They were eager to know how she saw the producers’ strengths and challenges in light of fair trade principles.And ultimately, they wanted to know if any of the products could be marketed by Partners for Just Trade.

For the most part, the groups had a ways to go before they could be classified as 100% fair trade producers.A few were close.And the products need some design help before they would be ready for the US market.But in the end, I think there will be some Egyptian crafts included in the PJT catalog on a trial basis later this year.I’m really pleased at that, and hope they sell well!

We enjoyed a wonderful meal with Mounir and Souad and Rev. Emil, ending with an over-the-top ice cream cake.Back at Ramsis it was time to pack.