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Our Community

OurFair TradeCommunityWelcome! The Fair Trade Community is a gathering place for Fair Trade shoppers, advocates, allies, and donors, united as changemakers creating a better world.Where Changemakers Have an ImpactOne billion dollars and counting — that’s one measure...

Brand and Trader Licensing

Fair Trade Certification Process for Brands and TradersBuying, selling, and manufacturing Fair Trade Certified™ goodsHow you do business has a huge impact on the world. When companies source Fair Trade Certified products, they are choosing a more responsible,...

Not all Mother’s Day Flowers are Like the Others

The beauty of Fair Trade Certified flowers is undeniable! In honor of Mother’s Day, we talked to moms of Florecal, a rose farm and processing center, to hear how they have benefitted from Fair Trade.

Fair Trade for Planet and People

For farmers, workers, and fishers to prosper and thrive, we need to recognize the interconnectedness between the planet and its people. The Fair Trade Certified program recognizes this connection in three key ways.

Fair Trade Global Issues

Fair Trade Global IssuesAddressing Issues Beyond TradeWe're paving the way to a more equitable, fair world. The unique and innovative Fair Trade USA™ model seeks to eliminate poverty and enable sustainable development for people around the world. That means everyone...

Worker Welfare

Fair Trade and Worker WelfareNearly 3 million people around the globe die every year due to risk factors in the workplace, including accidents, work-related diseases, and extreme working hours. Unfortunately, the economically disadvantaged seem to suffer most;...

Environment

Fair Trade and the EnvironmentThe planetary crisis – climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution – is a human crisis. People rely on the planet to provide everything needed to live, and yet human activities are causing fundamental changes to natural environments...

Gender Equity and Women’s Empowerment

Fair Trade and Gender EquityGender equality is a fundamental human right, a key factor in sustainable development and economic sustainability, and is vital to achieving a prosperous future. Despite this, gender disparities are a persistent form of inequality in every...