What makes Fair Trade Enterprises different from the mainstream business? In this latest episode, Erinch Sahan takes us to the journey of Village Industries on how authenticity, the increasing awareness on environmental issues and prioritising their workers have given them a unique place in the fast changing market.
Social Enterprise + Fair Trade (WFTO)
African Authenticity by Village Industries in a crowded marketplace
Published: 14th November 2019
Eric shares his insights on how zero waste can be co-opted and watered down by mainstream businesses, and how the social enterprises community can make zero waste ideas transformative!
Published: 7th November 2019
This week's episode is the story of Global Mamas, a social enterprise and a global community built to create a life of prosperity for African women and their communities.
They work with 341 Ghanaian women who produce unique, handcrafted dresses, soaps, decor. While being globally successful, they share 30% of their profits directly with the producers.
With ethical practices at every level of their supply chain and innovative eco-friendly planning, they continue to be a definition of a Fair Trade Enterprise.
Published: 24th October 2019
Our new member is pioneering business innovations that speak of their name – Conserve India.
They are a fashion brand that works with waste pickers and refugees in India, and they turn landfill waste (which otherwise will not be recycled) into materials for fashion products.
In this podcast with Erinch Sahan, social entrepreneur Kanika shares their people and planet innovations to inspire entrepreneurs to pursue bolder ambitions to address current challenges.
Published: 10th October 2019
Manos del Uruguay is a weaving enterprise and brand that is co-owned and run by 200 hundred women artisans.
They make high-quality products that are being sold in Champs-Élysées and 5th Avenue New York.
As a social enterprise that fully practices Fair Trade, they are committed to ensuring that their success means the success of all of its artisans. This is their journey from social enterprise to high-end fashion.
Published: 3rd October 2019
These are the stories of social entrepreneurs from across the globe. Each podcast is a short conversation with people who lead Fair Trade Enterprises that put people and planet first.
Published: 3rd October 2018
Two years since the adoption of the International Fair Trade Charter, WFTO has joined forces with a wide coalition of civil society organisations to demand the transformation of the economy and the trade system through just and sustainable COVID-19 policies. In this special episode, Erinch Sahan speaks with Roopa Mehta, WFTO President, about the evolution of the Fair Trade movement, the challenges and opportunities that have risen in recent years and the prospect of Fair Trade Enterprises becoming a model of alternative business.
Published: 25th September 2020
How are trade shows impacted by the current pandemic? In this episode, Erinch Sahan speaks with Nicolette Naumann, Vice President of the world's leading consumer goods trade show, Ambiente, and she shares her insights and best practice as the world rises from the COVID-19 crisis.
Published: 18th August 2020
What makes an enterprise truly a social enterprise? In this episode, Erinch Sahan speaks with Lucy Findlay, Managing Director of Social Enterprise Mark CIC, on how social enterprises are coping during the current pandemic and their vision of a world populated by more mission-led enterprises.
Published: 18th June 2020
Storytelling is all the buzz and telling the story of artisans is key. So how should we approach this? What are the tricks and traps to watch out for? In this latest episode, Erinch Sahan speaks with Manpreet Kaur Kalra, a digital marketing expert, social activist and founder of Art of Citizenry to unveil new insights.
Published: 2nd April 2020
How can you build a brand that supports a truly viable social enterprise? In this celebration episode, Erinch Sahan speaks with Caterina Occhio, founder of SeeMe, on gender justice, building a brand to support women survivors of violence and the future of fair fashion.
Published: 20th March 2020