Fair Trade Enterprises are born for impact. They are social enterprises that fully practice Fair Trade. They impact 1m livelihoods, 74% of whom are women. The WFTO is the home of Fair Trade Enterprises. Spread across 76 countries, members are verified as social enterprises that practice Fair Trade. To be a WFTO Fairtrade International works to share the benefits of trade more equally – through standards, certification, producer support, programmes and advocacy. Fairtrade changes the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions and a fairer deal for farmers and workers in developing countries. Fair Trade is an organised social movement and market-based approach that aims to help producers in developing countries obtain better trading conditions 11 Mar 2018 The Fair Trade Federation is the trade association that strengthens and promotes North American organizations fully committed to fair trade. The
26 Feb 2020 Fair Trade is about making sure the way the products are made is fair, and this is certified by organisations like the World Fair Trade Organisation Strong communication channels in whole supply chain. Principle Three: Fair Trading Practices. • The organization trades with concern for the social, economic and
Figure 1. The scale of engagement with Fair Trade principles, adapted from Low and Davenport (2005). Canada and Germany), or Fairtrade Foundation.
According to the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO): “Fair Trade is a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency, and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalized producers and workers – especially in the South.” Fair trade is a global movement made up of a diverse network of producers, companies, shoppers, advocates, and organizations putting people and planet first. We at Fair Trade USA ® believe that everyone wants to do what’s right – for their families, fellow global citizens, and the planet. Fairtrade is a simple way to make a difference to the lives of the people who grow the things we love. We do this by making trade fair. Fairtrade is unique. We work with businesses, consumers and campaigners. Farmers and workers have an equal say in everything we do. Promoting fair competition . The WTO is sometimes described as a “free trade” institution, but that is not entirely accurate. The system does allow tariffs and, in limited circumstances, other forms of protection. More accurately, it is a system of rules dedicated to open, fair and undistorted competition.
As a leader in the global movement to make trade fair, Fairtrade supports and challenges businesses and governments and connects farmers and workers with the people who buy their products. By choosing Fairtrade, people can create change through their everyday actions. Fair trade is a global movement made up of a diverse network of producers, companies, shoppers, advocates, and organizations putting people and planet first. We at Fair Trade USA ® believe that everyone wants to do what’s right – for their families, fellow global citizens, and the planet. That’s why we’re committed to making the right choices the most obvious ones. The Fair Trade Federation is the trade association that strengthens and promotes North American organizations fully committed to fair trade. The Federation is part of the global fair trade movement, building equitable and sustainable trading partnerships and creating opportunities to alleviate poverty. Fair Trade USA helps producers access better wages, safe working conditions, and environmental protections. Your donation gives the people who produce your food, furniture, and clothing the capacity to invest in a better future. Fair trade, global movement to improve the lives of farmers and workers in developing countries by ensuring that they have access to export markets and are paid a fair price for their products. Those objectives are often achieved by establishing direct trading relationships between small-scale producers in Africa, Asia,