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A global movement for fairer trade
Fair Trade is built on the belief that every human deserves access to safe, dignified work conditions and fair wages.
We are part of a global movement working to empower communities, alleviate poverty and protect our planet by putting justice and equity at the heart of trade.
You don’t have to accept a system that sacrifices people for profit.
Join the Fair Trade movement and help create a world where fairness, opportunity and sustainability come first.
Ways you can join
By supporting fair trade — whether you’re a business, a community group or an individual — you back businesses and communities committed to making trade fairer at every step of the supply chain, and help create real change in the lives of producers worldwide.
Business
Lead the way in ethical trade. Show what’s possible when values guide business.
Community
Turn collective action into impact. Find out how your group can create lasting change.
Individual
Every choice makes a difference. Stand with workers and artisans to create a fairer world.
Why fair trade matters
- Fair pay and safe work: Workers receive a living wage and safe, dignified working conditions.
- Equity and opportunity: Women are valued equally and children go to school instead of working.
- Stronger communities: Every fair trade purchase helps families thrive and communities grow.
- Protecting our environment: Producers use sustainable practices to tackle climate change and protect resources.
By choosing fair trade, you help create a world where dignity, opportunity and sustainability come first.
What our members say
Being part of the Fair Trade family has enlightened us as a business to be able to shine the light over so many small and humble yet so talented artisans and producers who otherwise wouldn’t have been noticed at all.
When we all welcome equality in gender, and fairness in working conditions, to so many of our fellow equals, we do change and impact the world in a positive direction so desperately needed today. It is not the quantity but the quality of what we can achieve and that’s so inspiring beyond words.
Latest news
What’s Happening Globally at WFTO – and Why It Matters to Our Members
The Fair Trade movement is constantly evolving, and staying connected to global conversations is essential to ensuring that fair trade remains credible, inclusive, and impactful.
Recently, the Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand (FTAANZ) met with Tamara Cobussen Acting CE | GS Manager and a senior leader at the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), to better understand what’s happening globally, what changes are underway, and what this means for national networks and fair trade businesses like ours.
Here’s a snapshot of the key insights from that conversation—and why they matter to you.
The Future of Responsible Trade: Voices from South America
In the fourth episode of our series The Future of Responsible Trade, we continue our journey into the heart of fair trade by connecting with inspiring leaders who are shaping sustainable futures for their communities. This time, we travel to Peru, South America to speak to Sugel Chavez the project coordinator at Raymisa.
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