Founded in 1981, as a guaranteed World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) member, we sell our products mainly through Fair Trade channels to customers from all over the world. In addition to our export sales, we also sell our products to tourists and pilgrims through our local souvenir shop. We aim to preserve the handicraft traditions of our area for the benefit of future generations of Palestinians. We strive to alleviate local poverty and unemployment, decrease emigration; Fair Trade 10 principles represent the cornerstone of the Cooperative’s philosophy and values. Approximately 2000 individuals benefit from the Cooperative’s activities.