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FAIR TRADE
pattern our principles of Fair Trade Practices from them.(Concept patterned from IFAT)
WORK OPPORTUNITIES
Creating opportunities for economically disadvantaged producers Fair Trade is a strategy for
poverty alleviation and sustainable development. Its purpose is to create opportunities for
producers who have been economically disadvantaged or marginalized by the conventional trading
system.
CAPACITY BUILDING
Fair Trade is a means to develop producer’s independence. Fair Trade relationships provide
continuity during which producers and their marketing organizations can improve their management
skills and their access to new markets.
GENDER EQUITY
Fair Trade means that women’s work is properly valued and rewarded. Women are always paid for
their contribution to the production process and are empowered in their organizations.
THE ENVIRONMENT
Fair Trade actively encourages better environmental practices and the application of responsible
methods of production.
TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Fair Trade involves transparent management and commercial relations to deal fairly and
respectfully with trading partners.
PAYMENT OF FAIR PRICE
A fair price in the regional or local context is one that has been agreed through dialogue and
participation. It covers not only the costs of production but enables production which is socially just
and environmentally sound. It provides fair pay to the producers and takes into account the
principle of equal pay for equal work by women and men. Fair Traders ensure prompt payment to
their partners and, whenever possible, help producers with access to pre-harvest or pre-production
financing.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Fair Trade means a safe and healthy working environment for producers. The participation of
children (if any) does not adversely affect their well-being, security, educational requirements and
need for play and conforms to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child as well as the law and
norms in the local context.
HOW WE PRACTICE FAIR TRADE
OUR ARTISANS - OUR INSPIRATION - OUR FAMILY
We follow the basic rules of Fair Trade and in addition to that we encourage the positive outlook in
life. We consider our artisans part of our family. Our success is also their success. Our company
gives priority to artisans who are disadvantaged and has no access to other resources. Women are
also given opportunities to be able to work from home and take care of her family. They will be
able to send their children to school, afford health care, food, clothing and shelter. Through our
projects, they will be able
to improve their quality of lives and the community. Our company provides financial assistance
through micro-entrepreneurship and cash advances for materials and labor. We also provide
training, workshops not just for business but positive outlook in life and spiritual guidance. We
encourage them to be self-sufficient, practice sustainability and preservation of our natural
resources.
pattern our principles of Fair Trade Practices from them.(Concept patterned from IFAT)
WORK OPPORTUNITIES
Creating opportunities for economically disadvantaged producers Fair Trade is a strategy for
poverty alleviation and sustainable development. Its purpose is to create opportunities for
producers who have been economically disadvantaged or marginalized by the conventional trading
system.
CAPACITY BUILDING
Fair Trade is a means to develop producer’s independence. Fair Trade relationships provide
continuity during which producers and their marketing organizations can improve their management
skills and their access to new markets.
GENDER EQUITY
Fair Trade means that women’s work is properly valued and rewarded. Women are always paid for
their contribution to the production process and are empowered in their organizations.
THE ENVIRONMENT
Fair Trade actively encourages better environmental practices and the application of responsible
methods of production.
TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Fair Trade involves transparent management and commercial relations to deal fairly and
respectfully with trading partners.
PAYMENT OF FAIR PRICE
A fair price in the regional or local context is one that has been agreed through dialogue and
participation. It covers not only the costs of production but enables production which is socially just
and environmentally sound. It provides fair pay to the producers and takes into account the
principle of equal pay for equal work by women and men. Fair Traders ensure prompt payment to
their partners and, whenever possible, help producers with access to pre-harvest or pre-production
financing.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Fair Trade means a safe and healthy working environment for producers. The participation of
children (if any) does not adversely affect their well-being, security, educational requirements and
need for play and conforms to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child as well as the law and
norms in the local context.
HOW WE PRACTICE FAIR TRADE
OUR ARTISANS - OUR INSPIRATION - OUR FAMILY
We follow the basic rules of Fair Trade and in addition to that we encourage the positive outlook in
life. We consider our artisans part of our family. Our success is also their success. Our company
gives priority to artisans who are disadvantaged and has no access to other resources. Women are
also given opportunities to be able to work from home and take care of her family. They will be
able to send their children to school, afford health care, food, clothing and shelter. Through our
projects, they will be able
to improve their quality of lives and the community. Our company provides financial assistance
through micro-entrepreneurship and cash advances for materials and labor. We also provide
training, workshops not just for business but positive outlook in life and spiritual guidance. We
encourage them to be self-sufficient, practice sustainability and preservation of our natural
resources.
