Fair Trade

What is fair trade?

Fair trade is a term for a trading partnership that seeks greater equity in international trade by paying fair prices to producers in developing countries. It is also described as a strategy for poverty alleviation and sustainable development.

 

The principles of fair trade are:

• Create opportunities for artisans in economic and social hardships
• Pay fair wages
• Support safe working conditions
• Empower artisans through education and job training
• Ensure the rights of children
• Respect and include cultural heritage in artisans’ work
• Improved social and environmental standards
• Secure the rights of marginalized workers and producers

To learn more check out my fair trade blog posts and visit www.fairtradecertified.org.