Grounds
for Change is proud to be a member of the Fair Trade Federation.
In addition to our membership, we donate a percentage
of sales to the Fair
Trade Federation in support of their mission.
What
does membership in the Fair Trade Federation mean?
Fair Trade
means an equitable and fair partnership between marketers in
North America and producers in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and
other
parts of the world. A fair trade partnership works to provide
low-income artisans and farmers with a living wage for their
work. Membership criteria include:
- Paying a fair wage in the local context
- Offering
employees opportunities for advancement
- Providing equal employment
opportunities for all people, particularly
the most disadvantaged
- Engaging in environmentally sustainable
practices
- Being open to public accountability
- Building
long-term trade relationships
- Providing healthy and safe working
conditions within the local context
- Providing financial and
technical assistance to producers whenever
possible
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