Principles of Fair Trade

Fair trade is a growing movement dedicated to the principles of rewarding workers and producers fairly for their work or products. The principles of fair trade include the following:

• Paying a living wage by local standards
• Ensuring healthy working conditions
• Supporting participatory workplaces
• Ensuring environmental sustainability
• Supplying financial and technical support
• Respecting cultural identity
• Offering public accountability
• Educating consumers

Fair Trade Federation

The Fair Trade Federation (FTF) is the umbrella organization that certifies other organizations as fully committed to Fair Trade groups. It has a rigorous application process and only certifies organizations that truly have Fair Trade at the heart of what they do.

Fully Committed to Fair Trade

Fair Trade and Global Access

Fair Trade allows artisans in developing countries to earn a fair, equitable wage; improve their quality of life through education and essential health care; and establish a sustainable market from many countries, including: Afghanistan, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mali, Mexico, Nepal, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Uganda, Zimbabwe, and the United States to reach markets across the globe.