World Fair Trade Day (May)

Every second Saturday of May, WFTO celebrates World Fair Trade Day to shine a spotlight on the transformative power of the Fair Trade business model and its positive impact on people’s lives and communities. For 2025, the theme of the campaign is: Be the voice of the #BusinessRevolution!

Last year, we ignited a powerful global movement united by a shared vision, an open invitation for all to be part of real change. Now, it’s time to build on this incredible momentum and take it even further. This year, the spotlight is on you, the true changemakers who are challenging outdated norms and reshaping an economic system that no longer serves people or planet. Rooted in collaboration, guided by the 10 Principles of Fair Trade, and fuelled by thousands of actions across the globe, we are not just a network, we are a transformative global movement. It’s time to show the world that Fair Trade Enterprises are the future of business, ethical, sustainable, and inclusive by design. Let’s lead the way!

World Fair Trade Day serves as a global platform to raise awareness about Fair Trade principles and practices, promoting social and economic justice. By showcasing the success stories of Fair Trade Enterprises, WFTO aims to inspire consumers, businesses, and policymakers to embrace Fair Trade as a powerful tool for creating a more equitable and sustainable world. World Fair Trade Day reinforces WFTO’s commitment to fostering Fair Trade relationships and driving systemic change for a new global economy.

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WFTO Membership & Associate Types

  • Fair Trade Organisations (FTO)

    All trading members of WFTO. This includes all organisations that have more than half of their income and/or more than €100,000 in income from trade.

  • Fair Trade Support Organisations (FTSO)

    An organisation whose primary mission is to support Fair Trade and/or provide services to organisations that are or want to become Fair Trade Organisations.

  • Fair Trade Networks (FTN)

    An organisation which is an association of organisations committed to Fair Trade.

  • Individual Associates (IA)

    Individual Associates are supporters of the Fair Trade movement with limited rights. The WFTO Guarantee System does not apply to them.

  • Associate Organisations (AO)

    Associate Organisations are organisations that align with the WFTO’s 10 Principles of Fair Trade. They may be/are donor organisations, national or international agencies that support or campaign for more just trading conditions, and organisations that align with the WFTO Principles but do not yet fulfil the requirements to apply for membership.

WFTO Guarantee System Monitoring Statuses

  • Candidates

    Candidates have been conditionally approved for membership but have not completed their first monitoring cycle under the WFTO Guarantee System. They have limited rights within WFTO. They may not use the WFTO Member Mark and Product Label or claim that they are monitored by WFTO.

  • Guaranteed Members

    Guaranteed members have met the WFTO Membership requirements and are monitored under the WFTO Guarantee System.

  • Member

    Organisations that have no or little income from trade go through a reduced version of the WFTO Guarantee System that does not include criteria related to trade. These organisations may use the WFTO Member Mark but cannot use the Product Label for any products they may be trading to support their mission. This status only applies to Fair Trade Networks (FTN) and Support Organisations (FTSO).

  • Renewal in Progress

    Members who are in the process of renewing their guaranteed status and are overdue on some requirements retain full rights while they work to meet the demands of the Guarantee System on an administrative or compliance level.

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