Welcome to the Fair Trade Federation

The Fair Trade Federation (FTF) is the trade association that strengthens and promotes North American organizations fully committed to fair trade. The Federation is part of the global fair trade movement, building equitable and sustainable trading partnerships and creating opportunities to alleviate poverty.

Creative Ways to Improve Women's Lives
Ellen Dorsch, founder of Creative Women, Inc., remembers "I have always been guided by the values of equity value in my professional and personal life; when I started Creative Women, after working 40 years in the non-profit sector, I naturally embrace[d] equity as the core value of this business."
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Celebrate World AIDS Day 2008


As we mark the 20th anniversary of World Aids Day, support for Fair Trade companies focused on artisans with HIV is as needed as ever. Many FTF members help make the lives of these individuals easier by providing work and access to clinical care. Today, and each day of the year, your support for these organizations changes the lives of those living with HIV/AIDS.   : : MORE

 

Events

Roastery Tours and Free Cuppings

Join Higher Grounds every Friday for a free Roastery Tour and Cupping Session. Learn how to brew coffee using several different methods and...
Event Details  ·  Dec 19, 2008

Shop for Two Tuesday to benefit Heifer International

Flavours of Life will donate 10% of the day's sales to Heifer International and Fiddleheads Food Co-Op as part of Shop for Two Causes Tuesdays...
Event Details  ·  Dec 9, 2008

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