Buying locally has become a new trend in Europe that makes sense for many reasons. Lower carbon footprint, short circuit, support of the local economy. But also trustworthiness on the product origin, manufacturing process, and working conditions. We fully support this way to help local communities while being environmentally friendly at the same time. However, this movement is missing out on the fact that millions of households in developing countries are able to make a living thanks to global trade.
Continue helping people from the developing world is as necessary
At Ocasa we believe that giving craftspeople the possibility to export their goods outside of their country is a more sustainable way to improve their wellbeing than aid.
By selling their crafts, we want to help them improve their standard of living. For some of the communities we are working with it is nearly a matter of survival. We also want to make them feel that what they do is important. And that people from far away cultures highly appreciate the quality and beauty of their work. Certainly paying them a fair price for their handcrafts and hard work is mandatory. And working without intermediaries is key to achieve this.
The importance of self-esteem
Moreover, for an individual or a society to achieve a high self esteem, the recognition of others is necessary. What would France or Italy be without their cuisines or Germany without its engineering? Developing countries often accuse a low collective self esteem. Part of it stems from the fact that very few things they do are appreciated by others.
At Ocasa, we want to contribute to the strengthening of the self esteem of the Colombian craftswomen and men that we work with. We want to share with others those beautiful crafts made within communities, on very small scales by families or small groups of people, in a completely artisanal way, using ancestral technics and most of the time the natural resources they are surrounded by. These are communities that are often far away from the main cities and thus neglected by the government.
A small contribution to a much larger goal
We think that to achieve the first three goals of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 -no poverty, no hunger, good health and well being- , it will be crucial that consumers in the developed world continue to demand products that come from the global south.
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Bulky freight cost
For delivery in Belgium: 26,5€
For delivery in Germany, France, Netherlands, Luxemburg: 34,50€
For delivery in Danemark, United Kingdom, Italy and Austria: 39,50€
For delivery in Spain, Portugal and Sweden: 47,50€
Shipping rates depend on the country of destination:
Belgium:
For orders up to 20 kgs: Home delivery = 5,65€; Pickup Point delivery: 4,15€
For orders over 100€: Shipment free of charge unless otherwise specified*
Germany, Netherlands:
For orders up to 20 kgs: Home delivery = 8€; Pickup Point delivery: 6€
For orders over 200€: Shipment free of charge unless otherwise specified*
France:
For orders up to 20 kgs: Home delivery = 11,25€; Pickup Point delivery: 9,25€
For orders over 200€: Shipment free of charge unless otherwise specified*
United Kingdom:
For orders up to 20 kgs: Home delivery = 12€; Pickup Point delivery: 9,5€
For orders over 200€: Shipment free of charge unless otherwise specified*
Danemark:
For orders up to 20 kgs: Home delivery = 15€; Pickup Point delivery: 12,5€
For orders over 200€: Shipment free of charge unless otherwise specified*
Austria:
For orders up to 20 kgs: Home delivery = 14€; Pickup Point delivery: 9,9€
For orders over 200€: Shipping rate = 5€ unless otherwise specified*
Sweden:
For orders up to 20 kgs: Home delivery = 18€
For orders over 200€: Shipment free of charge unless otherwise specified*
Spain:
For orders up to 3 kgs: Home delivery = 11€; 3 to 9kgs = 14€
For orders over 200€: Shipping rate = 5€ unless otherwise specified*
Portugal:
For orders up to 2 kgs: Home delivery = 11€; 2 to 5 kgs = 15€; 5 to 14 kgs= 20€
For orders over 250€: Shipping rate = 5€ unless otherwise specified*
Ireland, Italy:
For orders up to 20 kgs: Home delivery = 16€
For orders over 200€: Shipping rate = 5€ unless otherwise specified*
Luxemburg:
For orders up to 20 kgs: Home delivery = 9€
For orders over 200€: Shipment free of charge unless otherwise specified*
*Bulky goods:
When ordering furniture or larger goods, they will be shipped with a special carrier straight to your home within the EU. You will receive an email with an estimated day of arrival. In this email, you will find the possibility to contact the carrier in order to select a day of delivery. You will be kept up-to-date about the status of your parcel. If you happen to not be home at the agreed time of delivery, and depending on your country, you will either have the possibility to reschedule a delivery, or the package will be delivered at the nearest parcelshop.
Please notice: Additional lead time must be expected with bulky items
Bulky freight cost:
For delivery in Belgium: 21,50€
For delivery in Germany, France, Netherlands, Luxemburg: 32,50€
For delivery in Danemark, United Kingdom, Italy and Austria: 38,5€
For delivery in Spain, Portugal and Sweden: 46,50€