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ViaVia Conscious Shop

Souvenirs that make everyone happy

Looking for a shopping experience that aligns with your values and supports a sustainable future? You have come to the right place. Our conscious corner shops in all the ViaVia units, display the incredible creative spirit of Java. While at the same time support local trading partners that share the same vision regarding social and environmental values. Impress your friends with a truly exclusive Indonesian gift! 

We know that making sustainable choices can be challenging, which is why we’ve done the research for you. We are dedicated to providing ethical, eco-friendly and creative products and fostering a community that prioritizes the planet. We only partner with people who share our values like local artists, small NGO’s, environmental and women’s activists, etc and help them fund their work by selling their products.

At our corner stores, we believe that every purchase you make reflects our values. That’s why we offer a wide range of sustainable and environmentally-friendly products, from wellness products made from natural and non toxic ingredients, up-cycled jewelry, handmade notebooks, fashion accessories made from sustainable materials, to all sorts of creative nick-nacks. 

“Buy locally” and “support fair trade” at the same time, what’s not to like?

ViaVia Conscious Shop

work in partnership with individuals and groups that share our philosophy and values. Partners are selected based on the following criteria:

  • Social and economic empowerment
    Groups and individuals that work to develop skills and economic opportunities for the marginalized.
  • Creativity
    Groups and individuals with unique designs and concepts, and/or novel use of materials and technologies.
  • Environment
    groups and individuals with innovative approaches to recycling, reuse and development of organic and environmentally friendly materials and designs.
  • Local trade
    groups and individuals that use local materials true to Indonesia in order to stimulate sustainable local development.

Achebong

Akuna

Amel

Bennang Kussut

Cits

Guna Goni

Herbaria

Iput Craft

Kenandy

Lawe

Moonseed

Sada Jiwa

Semoet Ketjil

Umaima Kitchenware

Vitarlenology

Waiki

10 principles of fair trade

The Fair-Trade principles of our conscious store are closely aligned with those of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO).

Partnerships

By carefully choosing our partners we create opportunities for economically disadvantaged producers to move towards economic self-sufficiency.

Respect for the environment

We encourage sustainable and eco-friendly practices, we focus on up-cycled, recycled and eco products.

Transparency and Accountability

We consult with our partners over prices. We accept requested prices and we never push prices down. We pay on time, and make pre-payments on request.

Fair Trade Practices

We commit to long-term, sustainable relationships and no exploitation.

Local Production

All our products are made in Indonesia.

No Child Labor, No Forced Labor

Adhering to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and ILO conventions. ViaVia Jogja has a child protection policy.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination, Gender Equity, and Women’s Economic Empowerment

We consider non-discrimination also in the context of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, age and class.