Fashion Is a Women’s Issue
How is it that an industry upheld by women also leaves women powerless? Fashion, especially fast fashion, is an urgent and crucial women’s issue that we must address. Here’s what we can do.
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Amina: One Garment Worker’s Story of Perseverance and Hope
Fair trade certification has helped workers, like Amina, by promoting safer working conditions, improved livelihoods, sustainable production, and the development of knowledge, skills, and resources.
Fair Trade USA Takes Swift Action to Support Workers During COVID-19
OAKLAND, Calif., (April 10, 2020) – Fair Trade USA™, the leading certifier of fair trade products in North America, released a new policy on emergency fund use for COVID-19. It outlines direct action to support farmers, workers, and fishers with health, safety, and...
Fair Trade USA & Rachael Wang Launch ‘We Wear Fair Trade’ Supporting Garment Workers
OAKLAND, Calif. (April 20, 2020) – On April 20th, Fair Trade USA unveils its annual lookbook and campaign, We Wear Fair Trade. This year’s campaign theme and lookbook, “She Wears Fair Trade,” was made in partnership with renowned creative director, activist, and...
Motherhood in the Era of COVID
These are stories about motherhood in covid. This Q&A shares words from women in the fair trade movement around the world that are sometimes funny, heartbreaking, empowering, and everything inbetween.
An Interview with Indigenous Rights Activist Nikki Sanchez
Indigenous Rights Activist Nikki Sanchez shares her perspective on racial profiling and tells us about her own fight for social justice and how it’s connected to fair trade fashion.
COVID-19: How Fair Trade USA Is Responding and What You Can Do
We believe our mission of creating a more equitable global trade model is more important than ever now and are taking this further by making accommodations to our business practices.
How Fair Trade Farms are Investing in Education
Farming families are preparing to send their kids back to school, but the costs can be real challenge. Luckily, your fair trade purchases can make going back to school a little easier for these families.
5 Common Myths About Fair Trade Coffee
Fair trade certification has been a lifeline to many coffee farmers when the market fails them, and it’s more important than ever. Here are five common myths about fair trade coffee.
Fair Trade Accepted as ISEAL Member
OAKLAND, March 28, 2018 – Fair Trade USA has met the entry-level criteria for ISEAL membership. ISEAL Associate Membership reflects a commitment to credibility and the steps to achieve full ISEAL membership, where compliance is demonstrated by meeting ISEAL’s...