The event is endorsed by the World Fair Trade
Organisation (WFTO), whose members are fair trade
producer cooperatives and associations, export marketing
companies, importers, retailers, national and regional fair
trade networks and Fair Trade Support Organizations.
WFTO's mission is to improve the livelihoods
and well being of disadvantaged producers by linking and
promoting Fair Trade Organizations, and speaking out for
greater justice in world trade.
WFTO's core fields of activities are:
- Developing the market for fair
trade
- Building trust in fair trade
- Speaking out for fair trade
- Providing networking opportunities
- Empowering the regions
WFTO prescribes 10 Principles that Fair
Trade Organizations must follow in their day-to-day work and
carries out monitoring to ensure these principles are
upheld:
1. Creating Opportunities for Economically
Disadvantaged Producers
2. Transparency and Accountability
3. Fair Trading Practices
4. Payment of a Fair Price
5. Ensuring no Child or Forced Labour
6. Commitment to Non Discrimination, Gender
Equity and Freedom of Association
7. Ensuring Good Working Conditions
8. Providing Capacity Building
9. Promoting Fair Trade
10. Respect for the Environment
