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What’s Happening Globally at WFTO – and Why It Matters to Our Members

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.

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The Future of Responsible Trade: Voices from South America

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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The Future of Responsible Trade: Voices from East Africa

The Future of Responsible Trade: Voices from East Africa

Episode 3, August 5th 2025 In the third 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...

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The Future of Responsible Trade: Perspectives from Palestine and Lebanon

The Future of Responsible Trade: Perspectives from Palestine and Lebanon

In episode 2 of The Future of Responsible Trade,’ FTAANZ features two inspirational business leaders from Lebanon and Palestine who are leading the way in creating fairer, more sustainable businesses. In conversation with Susanna Bevilacqua, Chair of FTAANZ, we explore the future of responsible trade in a tough global market.

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The Future of Responsible Trade: Perspectives from Indonesia and Laos

The Future of Responsible Trade: Perspectives from Indonesia and Laos

In celebration of World Fair Trade Day we are delighted to welcome two inspirational business leaders from Laos and Indonesia who are leading the way in creating fairer, more sustainable businesses. In conversation with Susanna Bevilacqua, Chair of FTAANZ, we explore the future of responsible trade in a tough global market.

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Why Your School Should Become A Fair Trade School

Why Your School Should Become A Fair Trade School

Many of the world’s most serious issues share a single root cause – extreme poverty. Becoming a Fair Trade School means joining a worldwide movement – a movement where young people learn that whatever their age, they have the power to make a difference in the world.

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