2019 GlobeIn Impact Report

Note from CEO, Vlad
“
We started GlobeIn with the vision that there are millions of people working really hard around
the world producing great products that are both beautiful and practical. At the same time we saw
that customers in the United States are looking to align how they spend their money with their values
and want to fill their homes with things that are not only great quality but are ethically made and
have a story behind them. By connecting artisans, small manufacturers, and farmers from around
the world to customers here in the United States, we are proud that they can now start taking their
small businesses to the next level. Over the years we’ve met many great people from all around the
world and have built strong relationships that go beyond our original business collaboration.
The way we approached doing research for this report was to use it as a tool for building a solid
foundation for stronger, more personal relationships with the partners that will last many decades
to come. We spent countless hours talking to the partners, artisans and farmers who are producing
the products. We’ve identified areas where we could contribute beyond our core mission of job
creation, and address other challenges such as access to healthcare, education and environmental
sustainability. In the report you will find many examples where we addressed some of these challenges
with the help of our loyal customers.
We firmly believe that long term success of GlobeIn is closely tied to the strength of our relationships
with the organizations and people who are producing the products. Together we can discover
many opportunities to design products tailored to the needs of our customers while optimizing costs,
making the products more competitive and improving incomes for everyone involved. In turn, we’re
very grateful for the continual support of our customers and investors who are always challenging
us to meet the highest standards for quality and ethics, and encourage everyone reading the report
to share your ideas about what we can do to bring positive change to the world around us.
— Vlad, Cofounder and CEO
Note from Director of Impact, Wynn
“
We are where we are today because of the valuable support from artisan partners, staff, customers,
and investors. Thank you all so much, from the bottoms of our hearts! In 2019 we continued with
our promise to buy and sell hundreds of thousands of artisan-made products. We purchased from
suppliers in 150 cities and villages around the world and continue to build and maintain long-term
trading relationships with them. We also started our very first Artisan Fund—all of the money from
each one has gone directly to the artisan vendor partners for community initiatives, such as health
workshops and upskill trainings. We are so honored and humbled towards those of you who have
come on board to help us achieve our goal of using Fair Trade to improve the livelihoods of so many
amazing artisans and entrepreneurs around the world. With each year, we commit to our values by
continuing to learn, grow, and do better. We welcome you to ask us questions and hold us accountable.
We all win when we all work together to create a more inclusive world!
— Wynn, Director of Impact
3