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Why Join the World Fair Trade Organization?

Are you a mission-led enterprise?
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Are workers, farmers or artisans working with you your main priority?

If so, here are five reasons you should join WFTO

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This is your tribe

we are a democratically-run global community of mission-led enterprises. Everything about WFTO is created by the members, decided by the members.

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The label is yours

members own the Guaranteed Fair Trade label (no license fee), and (once verified as a mission-led Fair Trade Enterprise) they can use it on all their products.

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Visibility as a true Fair Trader

buyers and consumers are looking for more Fair Trade brands and products. They search the WFTO website and social media to find them.

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Credible, clear and affordable

WFTO verification system was built by the Fair Trade movement to be credible, and adopts a common-sense approach. It carefully minimises costs and uses a combination of self-assessment reports,  office reviews and independent audits (4 yearly audits).

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Grassroots community

members support and trade with each other, speak up collectively on trade justice and Fair Trade, deepen ties at global and regional gatherings and collaborate at trade fairs.

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Credible, clear and affordable

WFTO verification system was built by the Fair Trade movement to be credible, and adopts a common-sense approach. It carefully minimises costs and uses a combination of self-assessment reports,  office reviews and independent audits (4 yearly audits).

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Grassroots community

members support and trade with each other, speak up collectively on trade justice and Fair Trade, deepen ties at global and regional gatherings and collaborate at trade fairs.

This is how WFTO supports Fair Trade Enterprises

By becoming a verified member of WFTO, enterprises have access to a range of benefits that will help them stay competitive and sustainable.

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Access to a global network of Fair Trade enterprises
Access to a global network of Fair Trade enterprisesWFTO members can collaborate with like-minded businesses from around the world, share knowledge, and exchange best practices.
Verification
VerificationWFTO verification provides enterprises with a globally recognised mark of excellence, demonstrating their commitment to Fair Trade practices, transparency, and accountability.
Capacity building
Capacity buildingWFTO offers training and support to businesses looking to improve their Fair Trade practices, including training in areas such as product development, marketing, and financial management.
Market access
Market accessWFTO helps businesses access new markets through its online member search, being featured on our market access partners’ online platforms, and trade fairs, providing them with the opportunity to showcase their products and reach a wider audience.
Movement & Advocacy
Movement & AdvocacyWFTO brings the interests, goals and vision of its enterprises, and in particular of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), to the attention of policy makers and governments.
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