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Introduction

The World Fair Trade Organization, Asia (WFTO Asia) is a regional network of Fair Trade Enterprises that represents the Fair Trade supply chain from Producers to Exporters, wholesalers and shops. WFTO-Asia supports dedicated producers, co-operatives, and organisations in Asia by linking, promoting, and protecting the integrity of Fair Trade organisations, and by speaking out for greater equity and trade justice in world trade.

Vision

Fair Trade, a significant driving force in Asia, guarantees equity, respect and well- being of the people and of the environment.

Mission

WFTO Asia, an Asian collective of producers, trade and development organizations, and advocates in the region, commits itself to build sustainable and resilient livelihoods of disadvantaged producers through Fair Trade and to speak out for greater trade justice.

Core Values

Leadership
WFTO Asia and its members will strive for excellence in all that it does as an organization, setting new benchmarks and pioneering standards in the area of Fair Trade within its region.
Entrepreneurial Spirit
As curious and passionate professionals, WFTO Asia and its members will encourage innovative ideas collectively to move forward as the Fair Trade body within its region.
Accountability
WFTO Asia and its members will be accountable to its stakeholders and colleagues, and face up to situations and challenges, not giving up but being accountable stewards towards Fair Trade standards set.
Quality Service
WFTO Asia and its members are committed to delivering the finest products and services to its clients, satisfying them above and beyond their expectations.
Partnership
WFTO Asia and its members will contribute to the success of the movement as a company of people. We know that we can count on one another, and appreciate and respect differences.

Regional Team Members

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Program Coordinator
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Patcharaporn (Fah) Taechalertpaisarn
Program Coordinator
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Siriphan Panyakom
Accounting and Finance
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Siriphan Panyakom
Accounting and Finance
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Regional Board

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Mitos Urgel
Board President
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Mitos Urgel
Board President
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Tim Straight
Board Vice President
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Tim Straight
Board Vice President
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Joanne Choi
Board Secretary
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Joanne Choi
Board Secretary
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Netty Febriana
Board Treasurer
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Netty Febriana
Board Treasurer
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Shiran Karunaratne
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Shiran Karunaratne
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Srishti Bajracharya
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Srishti Bajracharya
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Sunil Chitrakar
Asia Representative
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Sunil Chitrakar
Asia Representative
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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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