WHAT IS FAIR TRADE?
Fair Trade is a partnership between producers and consumers which ensures producers receive good working conditions and fair prices.
Fair Trade principles include:
Paying fair prices to the producers which reflect the true cost of production – world market prices often do not cover even the cost of the raw materials
Supporting the producer organisation in their social development projects – many provide health and education facilities
Promoting the empowerment of women
Advising on product development to increase access to markets
Encouraging environmental responsibility
Committing to long term relationships to provide stability and security
Campaigning to highlight the unequal system of World Trade
