Market-based Solutions Integrating Micro Enterprises into the Value Chain and Mainstream Markets

Presented at the ADB Board of Governors Annual Meeting CSO Solutions Market May 3, 2012

Poverty Incidence

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Poverty
Vulnerability Deprivation Powerlessness Insecurity Lack of access Exclusion

Social Entrepreneurship To respond effectively we must be bold, innovative, and enterprising We must come up with solutions that are Inclusive Sustainable Scalable

At least 1000 Groups organized for livelihood by NGOs, cooperatives, micro-entrepreneurs Slow production - there is little machinery, often only basic tools Small-scale production Lack organizational and production systems Lack planning skills and entrepreneurial mindsets Lack financial and human resources Groups are diffuse and not organized Unable to access markets Lack market knowledge especially on what will sell

Why are we here?

To increase incomes of the marginalized of society by providing product development,

technical support on enterprise management,

and global market access,

to livelihood communities under the Gifts and

Graces brand.

Enabling the small producers to enter the mainstream market.

Product and Skill input

Design and CapacityBuilding

Final Transformatio n

Trade

Final Sale

Gifts and Graces Value Chain

Producer Cooperatives

Products

Partnership with the Government

Donors and Volunteers

Corporate Clients

NGOs withProducer beneficiaries

Product Development Design and Advice

Retail Products and Services

Gifts & Graces

Gifts and Graces
Consultancy Capacity Building & Training

Wholesale Clients

Peoples Organizations

Online

Networking Opportunities
Community-based micro enterprises

Training Content & Delivery Partners

Other Strategic Partnerships

Export

Livelihood Interventions

Create opportunities for economically disadvantaged producers Transparency and accountability Capacity building Promoting Fair Trade Payment of a fair price Gender equity Safe working conditions No to child labor Environment consciousness in production Long term relationships with partners

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT involves improving and enhancing product designs, providing new designs based on existing skills, or suggesting new products more suited to the market

CAPABILITY BUILDING Involves workshops, partners conferences, technical assistance, and constant communication with our partners to help them better improve their livelihood enterprises

Our Impact

Making the world a better place

In excess of P9,000,000 paid to partners
Over 300 people indirectly employed through livelihood programs
Reduced landfill waste due to upcycling

Increased capacity on enterprise management

Improved product quality and design

FAMILIES AND CHILDREN FOR EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC.

August 12, 2009 THE SELECTION PANEL Asia 21 Public Service Award Warm greetings from FCED Foundation! I have the honor to formally express our support for the nomination of Gifts and Graces Fair Trade Foundation, Inc. for the Asia 21 2009 Public Service Award. Gifts and Graces has been a major partner of FCED Foundation, Inc. for two years now in providing livelihood support to about 80 urban poor families distributed in 10 barangays in Paco and Pandacan in the city of Manila. The assistance provided by Gifts and Graces to FCED Foundation and to its program beneficiaries has brought significant improvements in the lives of these families who belong to urban poorest of the poor and do not have a regular source of income. Their earnings from their production has enabled them to provide for their basic needs, with a significant percentage being able to send their children to school. At the same time, Gifts and Graces also assist in providing training and seminars to program beneficiaries to help them become self-sustaining. With the continued support of Gifts and Graces, we believe that FCED will be able to reach out to more of our families and their children living in the slum areas and help them to rebuild their dreams and their lives. Thank you so much and we wish you success in your programs. Ms. Teresita L. Silva President/Executive Director

Moving Forward
Increase Market Access
Increase communities with access to Gifts and Graces Build Fair Trade communities

Build a community of support

How do we see the future?

Gifts and Graces partner communities and beneficiaries enjoy a humane quality of life that is the fruit of their livelihood endeavors

Join Us
Share your blessings Donate to us Buy alternative fair trade products Buy from us Share your time and talent Volunteer with us Engage small producers in your value chain Partner with us

We are creating a space that our livelihood partners can call home Build with us

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