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Snow-capped Himalayas on the Horizon  History and objectives of Himalayan Traditions Nomad Trading Company has worked personally and closely with the managers of the TRSHC over a long period of time to develop a "fair-trade pricing policy." We have accomplished this by having our own staff members live in the village which adjoins the TRSHC and working with them on a daily basis to establish a joint venture that encourages self-determination and profitability: Our joint venture objectives are to: 
TRSHC and Himalayan Traditions management team: The Director of the TRSHC is Tibetan, as are all other management and staff at the Center and he holds a Master of Business Administration. The Managing Director of Himalayan Traditions and Nomad Trading Company, LLP holds a Ph.D. in Economics and is also a CPA. One of the two Field Directors holds an MBA and the other holds a degree in Environmental Studies. Himalayan Traditions and Nomad Trading Company operate in North America, Europe and Asia. |
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 Himalayan Traditions ...partnering with the Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center. The prices paid by Himalayan Traditions to the TRSHC have been set at a level: -include a profit-sharing percentage -enables wages competitive with other desirable local occupations, encouraging a continuation of traditional crafts. -covers all costs of materials, including support of Tibetan refugee sheep herders providing the wool. -covers needed support of Tibetan refugees at the Center who are either too old to work or are disabled. -provides for repair and maintenance of the Center's facilities. -provides support for educational and social programs run by the Center for the refugees. -covers all of the Center's overhead, and general and administrative expenses. |
