Who really benefits from Fairtrade?

Who really benefits from Fairtrade?

Fairtrade changes lives by changing trade. We transfer wealth back to farmers and workers in developing countries who deserve a decent income and decent work.

What is Fairtrade and who benefits from it?

“Fair Trade is a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalized producers and workers – especially in the South.

Do farmers really benefit from Fairtrade?

Researchers have documented higher wages, greater participation in community decisions, and even greater gender equity. Meemken found that Fair Trade-certified cooperatives paid higher wages to their member farmers, compared with the non-Fair Trade cooperatives. Those benefits did not, however, extend to hired workers.

How many workers benefit from Fairtrade?

People are at the heart of Fairtrade There are over 1.8 million farmers and workers across more than 72 countries participating in Fairtrade. Find out more about the people working with Fairtrade.

What are the benefits of buying Fairtrade products?

Income sustainability: Fair trade helps producers set minimum prices, which help protect fair trade farmers and workers against erratic market prices. If the market price for a commodity drops, the minimum price ensures the farmers and workers still earn enough to cover the basic costs of living.

How has Fairtrade helped farmers?

When farmers sell their crops via Fairtrade cooperatives and plantations, they get more money to invest back into better farming methods, clean water and improving the health of their communities.

How was Fairtrade successful?

The number of farmers and workers participating in Fairtrade grew to over 1.66 million. We estimate that over the last 25 years the number of farmers and workers who have benefitted from Fairtrade has quadrupled.

How many farmers and their workers benefit from Fairtrade?

There are over 1.66 million farmers and workers spread across more than 73 countries participating in Fairtrade. Learn how choosing Fairtrade products changes lives.

What are the benefits of buying fair trade products?

Transparency: Fair trade standards are applied to every supplier in the chain, so there are no hidden, unethical practices. Product quality: Consumers who want to buy fair trade products are also concerned about quality. Fair trade standards also make sure quality is maintained.

How much money do farmers get from Fairtrade?

Since 2014, Fairtrade producers and farmers have received over €994 million in premium money. Fairtrade believes the best way to eliminate poverty is to pay farmers a fair price for their produce and workers a fair wage for their labour.

Which is the best organisation to promote fair trade?

Which Organisations Promote Fair Trade? 1 World Fair Trade Organisation 2 European Fair Trade Association 3 Make Trade Fair 4 Eco-Social 5 Rainforest Alliance

How does the Fairtrade premium work for producers?

Learn more about the Fairtrade Minimum Price here. Additional Premium: The Fairtrade Premium is a tool for producers to improve the quality of their lives, communities, and businesses. It is an additional amount of money paid on top of the agreed Fairtrade price, which producers decide democratically how to use.