Noah's Ark is comprised of a hybrid mode. of : 1) Fair Trade for-profit that creates a sustainable revenue stream for artisans through the export of handmade crafts to international buyers 2) A not-for-profit, funded solely by the for- profit, that provides health, education, clean water, profit sharing and capacity building initiatives directly to artisans, their families, and factory workers. Noah's Ark is a member of WFTO. Our mission is to empower low income artisans to break the cycle of poverty and to preserve the cultural traditions of their crafts through our commitment to Fair Trade. (less)