Who we are

The Pure Art Foundation is a registered Canadian charity committed to poverty alleviation and empowerment in marginalized communities.

Our focus is on fully transparent and accountable programs that, through their sustainable and capacity-building nature, significantly  impact the lives of those in need.

Our objective is to assist individuals become active participants in their communities, contributing to growth, resilience and economic independence. 

Our Model

We partner with the Pure Art Boutique, a Canadian non-profit and Fair Trade Federation member, that absorbs the administrative costs of running the Foundation. This way, we ensure that 100% of public donations go directly to our sustainable development programs.

The Art of Shopping with a Purpose™ is a partnership between the Pure Art Foundation and the Pure Art Boutique. It’s a model, beyond charity, that brings Fair Trade principles, talented artisans & sustainable development into a partnership that empowers marginalized communities from around the world. Working directly with artisan co-ops & other fair trade brands with their own social missions, we are able to create a ripple effect for social change that touches a growing network of people.