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In Short – Global Exchange is more than just a store--it's a human rights organization dedicated to promoting economic, social and environmental justice around the world. To further its cause, Global Exchange organizes and publicizes protests, distributes educational materials and runs "Reality Tours." On these tours, guests have a chance to see the effects of child labor and unfair wages firsthand. Global Exchange guarantees that the artisans are paid 15 to 30 percent of the retail price of their goods. –