Fair trade provides more than an income to local producers. It is a sustainable way for disadvantaged people, men and women, to raise their family in decent living conditions, be recognized for their specific craft mastery, and be in a position to build future perspectives – altogether it is a path towards empowerment.

IMPROVE LIVELIHOODS TO BRING BETTER LIVING CONDITIONS BY PROVIDING SUSTAINABLE WORK VIA FAIR WAGES AND INCREASED MARKET ACCESS

1. Improve livelihoods to bring better living conditions by providing sustainable work via fair wages and increased market access
2. Provide adequate training, to bring sustainability of producers’ mastery and knowledge
3. Protect worker rights and equal treatment towards women
Promote producers cultural wealth as a means to gain dignity by recognizing one’s mastery
4. Commitment to Non Discrimination, Gender Equity and Freedom of Association
5. Ensure safe and healthy workplaces
6. Protect producers environmental well-being