SERRV International
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SERRV International is an American 501(c)(3) nonprofit, based in Madison, Wisconsin[1] and operating in the United States, Africa, Asia and Latin America. It began operations in Europe in 1949,[2]Template:R/superscript and has since expanded to thousands of artisans and farmers in 24 countries around the world, with artisans in 40 developing regions.[3]Template:R/superscript[4] In 2005 it had annual sales of over $8.5 million, now over $9 million.[5]Template:R/superscript
History
SERRV was established by the Church of the Brethren in 1949 as the Sales Exchange for Refugee Rehabilitation and Vocation, to help refugees in Europe recover economically and socially in the aftermath of World War II.[2]Template:R/superscript[6] The acronym SERRV was later changed to stand for "Sustainable Employment, Resources, Rights and a Vision of Hope".[7]Template:R/superscript
Philosophy
SERRV is an Alternative Trading Organization (ATO)[6] and member of the Fair Trade Federation.[8]Template:R/superscript Among ATOs, SERRV stands out for its use of alternative distribution channels, primarily partnerships with US churches and organizations like the Christian Children's Fund, Catholic Relief Services, and Lutheran World Relief.[1][6]
References
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- ↑ a b History of Fair Trade in North America. Fair Trade Federation. Accessed January 2022.
- ↑ Our Story. SERRV International. Accessed January 2022.
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- ↑ SERRV International (2005). Annual Report 2005. SERRV International. Archived 30 September 2006.
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- ↑ Fair Trade. SERRV International. Accessed January 2022.
- ↑ History of Fair Trade in North America. Fair Trade Federation. Accessed January 2022.
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