Co-Owner Denise Attwood with Ms. Meera Bhattarai and Ms. Revita Shrestha Ganesh Himal Trading Makes a Second Contribution to ACP’s Retirement Fund In 2019 our long-time partner and friend, Meera Bhattarai, who is the founder and director of the Association for Craft Producers (ACP) in Nepal informed us of a truly
CCF Annual Report
2022 Conscious Connections Annual Report Dear Friends of CCF, In 2022, we rejoiced the fact that we could come together again, to hug, to laugh, and to share conversation in person. We celebrated the metamorphosis of our oldest project, the Baseri Clinic, and the successful culmination of one of our biggest
CCF Partners with Nilam Poudel to Create A Path Forward for Nepal’s LGBTQIA Community.
September 18, 2022 CCF Partners with Nilam Poudel to Create A Path Forward for Nepal's LGBTQIA Community.  THE STORY OF NILAM Nilam Poudel has organized for transgender rights for much of her life. From humble beginnings she has become a leading voice in the fight for trans rights across Nepal, especially when it comes to providing safe
Transformative Fair Trade Relationships
April 2023 Transformative Relationships: the Foundation of Fair Trade I remember clearly the day, many years ago, that I pasted the word "relationship" above Sarah’s desk in her office. That’s what Ganesh Himal Trading is about, I said, deep, lasting, transformative relationships. The past month has brought that to the fore more than
Thank You
Thank You! As I begin to write this I am sitting beside the beautiful spring on our land that I have come to know as Inchylala. She has been my constant companion over the years and has been my eyes and connection to the waters of the world and the songs of
The Executive Director of The Association for Craft Producers Retires
The Executive Director of The Association for Craft Producers Retires Meera Bhatterai, Executive Director of The Association for Craft Producer (ACP) has retired. Ganesh Himal Trading has been working with Meera for over 38 years. and Denise considers her to be one of her major mentors. Their friendship and work together
Capture Carbon by Saving Whales
We are big fans of whales at Ganesh Himal Trading. These 100% wool dryer balls with adorable whale embroidery are an environmentally friendly alternative to dryer sheets! Â Simply place them in the dryer with clothes and reduce dry time by 25%! Â Felt dryer balls also fluff up clothing
Educational Support in Nepal 2
Educational Support in Nepal: Purni Tamang In our continued commitment to support our partners in Nepal beyond business, Ganesh Himal Trading is sponsoring the education of Purni Tamang. We first met Purni while she was assisting her brother in carving slates to fulfill Ganesh Himal Trading’s orders.
Hemp Made with Natural Plant Dyes
Wild Hemp Made with Natural Plant Dyes In the mountain villages of Nepal hemp has been used for centuries because of its strength and durability. Indigenous to Nepal, wild hemp requires little cultivation or mechanical processing and quickly regenerates after cutting. Â It is the
Power of 5 Success
Photos left to right: Riza in 2012, 2015 as a Power of 5 recipient, and 2021 as a Joy Attwood Scholarship recipient Power of 5 & Joy Attwood Scholarship Success Story Riza Prajapati has been an enthusiastic recipient of the Power of 5 Education Fund stipend since its inception