The Politics of Fair Trade

The Cultural and Political Intersection of Fair Trade and Justice

“…Founded in 1994, the FTF's focus is on strengthening and promoting North American organizations fully committed to Fair Trade (FTF, 2012). This is done by expanding US markets for global artisans and farmers through member directories, listserves, data sharing and collaboration, and links to Fair Trade events (Warrier, 2011). The FTF strives to help members to demonstrate the ways that trade can help to alleviate poverty, reduce inequality, and create opportunities for people to help themselves through increased product sales to US markets (FTF, 2008).…”

“…The WFTO founded in 1989 and based out of the Netherlands, is the pioneer institution of Fair Trade and the only one that works with the entire Fair Trade chain from producer to retailer (Warrier, 2011). It is also the most active and accessible institution for artisan groups worldwide.…”