What Is Fair Trade?

Fair Trade (also known as "Alternative Trade") refers to an equitable partnership between producers and marketers, particularly regarding the exchange of goods produced in developing nations and marketed in developed nations. Fair Trade partnerships work toward the following goals:

Improving the artisan's quality of life by providing a living wage.

Providing safe and healthy working conditions.

Building long-term trade relationships.

Preserving the arts of the world's various cultures.

Bringing mainstream consumers unique and useful products.

Unique World Gifts is a member of the Fair Trade Federation, a coalition of producers, retailers, and wholesalers who are dedicated to the Fair Trade Doctrine.