A few of the celebrities who support S.P.I.R.A.L., like actor Ben Affleck, supermodel Carolyn Murphy, and  actor George Clooney, are shown with S.P.I.R.AL. products. People all over the world are purchasing S.P.I.R.A.L. products not only for their sophisticated and beautiful designs, but also to support and embrace the organization's philosophy of supporting local workers and putting the money back into humanitarian projects in the countries where they make the products.

The S.P.I.R.A.L. (Spinning Potential Into Resources and Love) Foundation has generously committed a $20,000 donation to EMW's Breath of Life program to fund the program's expansion in the northern part of Vietnam.

S.P.I.R.A.L.' s operations in Vietnam and Nepal are inspired by the principle of "Aid from within the Country". Since 1999, The S.P.I.R.A.L. Foundation has financed humanitarian aid projects with the proceeds generated by income producing handicraft workshops. Currently 1000 Vietnamese and Nepalese are employed with fair wages based on an hourly rate and not on piece-work.

All net proceeds from the handicraft sales are returned to Vietnam and Nepal to fund primary health care, medical and educational projects, giving to those involved in the production process a sense of pride that comes by helping and sustaining many others, in even greater need than themselves. Currently more than 180 gift items designed by The Spiral Foundation are produced in Vietnam and Nepal and successfully selling worldwide. All items are produced with a consciousness towards the environment. All items are produced with a consciousness towards the preservation and the revival of the local handicraft traditions.

Purchase products directly from S.P.I.R.A.L. Shop today! Each gift you purchase supports local handicraft workers in Vietnam and Nepal and also goes towards saving the lives of newborns in Vietnam through EMW's Breath of Life program.

Find out more about the S.P.I.R.A.L. Foundation and their mission.

To find out more about this project or any EMW news, contact the Communications Department at info@eastmeetswest.org.