Make Way Partners' primary focus is the prevention of trafficking in humans from the countries of origin, while educating and mobilizing individuals in the countries of destination and transit. We in the West are the primary countries of destination, as well as, the benefactors of many services from these slaves.


Greater Birmingham Ministries  www.GBM.org is an ecumenical and interfaith organization in Birmingham,  Alabama, with a thirty-five year history of direct services and community organizing.  Begun in 1969, GBM has sought to carry out a faith-based response to poverty by meeting people's emergency needs while also pursuing social and economic justice for all people.  Today GBM is sponsored by twelve Christian denominations as well as by Jewish and Unitarian congregations. GBM is supported in different ways by an even larger number of individuals, groups, organizations and denominations.


Alabama Environmental Council  www.aeconline.ws  AEC is an educational and grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of Alabama’s natural environment and health. Since its inception, AEC has worked to build environmental awareness, promote the wise management of our natural resources, and ensure the protection of Alabama’s diverse natural heritage. Founded in 1967, AEC has been instrumental in the creation of innovative environmental projects that have had far-reaching impacts on the environment and communities throughout Alabama for over thirty-seven years.


Birmingham Area Non-Profits
Sojourns also works with various environmental, multi-cultural and social justice non-profits in Birmingham. Occasionally, we will hold dedicated shopping days with a portion of sales from the event donated to a specific partner organization. These events will be listed in our News and Events section. To learn how to get your House of Worship or favorite charity involved, email Melissa@AdventureArtPeace.com


The Birmingham International Center
At its inception more than 50 years ago this vital non-proit was known as the Festival of Arts. As it gained a more international focus, the name evolved to the Birmingham International Festival with a focus on saluting one country a year. With the  opening of the new facility in December 2005 the organization officially became the Birmingham International Center and operates as Birmingham's Embassy to the World. While the core programming, known as the Salute will continue in schools across the state, the new facility will strive to provide three necessary components to the Birmingham international community: a primary source of information, a place to connect, and facilitation for international visitors. Sojourns is located in the Birmingham International Center.

To learn more visit www.BirminghamInternationalCenter.com or call 252-7645





The Downtown City Center is THE place for unique shops. Visit our Downtown neighbors...

Reed Books: The Museum of Fond Memories     2021 Third Avenue North 326-4460  www.jimreedbooks.com  A rare book loft and museum of nostalgia.

Hawthorn Gallery 2017 Third Avenue N. 879-2588   www.HawthornGallery.net

Java and Jams 321 20th Street North  www.javaandjams.com   Your neighborhood place for coffee and great live music.

Safari Cup Coffee- Corner of 3rd Avenue N & 21st St. Coffee and African Art Gallery

What's on 2nd?  2306 2nd Avenue North  478-7267  Antiques, Art, Postcards & Curios

SpeakEasy  1920 Third Avenue North  251-1506  www.Speakeasy1920.com A neighborhood bar with great live music.

Fair Trade in Other Cities
If you are in Huntsville check out Trade Fair Marketplace   http://fairtrademarket.googlepages.com/
Other cities check out www.TenThousandVillages.com or www.AGreaterGift.org to find fair trade stores near you