Fair trade aims to guarantee not just fair prices, but also the principles of ethical purchasing. These principles include adherence to ILO agreements such as those banning child and slave labour, guaranteeing a safe workplace and the right to unionise, adherence to the United Nations charter of human rights, a fair price that will at least cover the cost of production and facilitate social development, and especially in agriculture, protection and conservation of the environment. Fair trade also aims for long-term business relationships that are transparent throughout the chain. For consumers, fair trade seeks to guarantee high quality. This is usually indicated to the consumer by a fair trade label or brand. The goals of fair trade are:to improve the livelihoods and well-being of producers by improving market access, strengthening producer organisations, paying a better price and providing continuity in the trading relationship. to promote development opportunities for disadvantaged producers, especially women and indigenous people, and to protect children from exploitation in the production process. to raise awareness among consumers of the negative effects on producers of international trade so that they exercise their purchasing power positively to set an example of partnership in trade through dialogue, transparency and respect. to campaign for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade. to protect human rights by promoting social justice, sound environmental practices and economic security.
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At our shop you can find a wide range of fair trade products. By buying fair trade products, you become responsible for what you consume and actively participate in the promotion of the economical and social justice. By choosing fair trade products, you open a circle of positive changes in your life, in others lives and the whole world. The fair trade products meet the highest quality standards and respect ethics, justice and dignity. Product categories:eatables clothing furniture cosmetics jewellery stationary for children baskets special occasion candles
The roots of Fair Trade can be traced back to projects initiated by churches in North America and Europe in the late 1940s. Their goal was to provide relief to refugees and other poverty stricken communities by selling their handicrafts to Northern markets. Compared to conventional trading structures, these Alternative Trade Organizations (ATOs) offered higher returns to producers in the developing world through direct trade and fair prices. Fair Trade certification of commodities began in the Netherlands in 1988 in response to plummeting prices in the world coffee market. The TransFair seal was later launched in Germany. Today 19 countries have their own labeling initiatives, operating with shared criteria under the Fairtrade Labeling Organization umbrella.