Fair Trade Federation - www.fairtradefederation.org
The Fair Trade Federation is an association of Fair Trade wholesalers, retailers, and producers in the U.S. FTF links low-income producers with consumer markets and educates consumers about the importance of purchasing fairly traded products.
TransFair USA - www.transfairusa.org
TransFair USA, a nonprofit organization, is the only third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in the United States. Their website is a great place to find out where you can buy Fair Trade certified products. They audit transactions between US companies offering Fair Trade Certified™ products and the international suppliers from whom they source, in order to guarantee that the farmers and farm workers behind Fair Trade Certified goods were paid a fair, above-market price.
Fair Trade Resource Network - www.fairtraderesource.org
The Fair Trade Resource Network's goal is to raise consumer awareness about improving people's lives through Fair Trade alternatives by: 1. Gathering and compiling research and data about Fair Trade 2. Providing information about Fair Trade to the public, the media and Fair Trade advocates 3. Galvanizing Fair Trade organizations and individuals seeking to get involved FTRN's website has an extensive list of Fair Trade materials.
International Fair Trade Association - www.ifat.org
The International Fair Trade Association (IFAT) is a federation of producers and alternative trading organizations (ATOs) seeking to improve the livelihoods and well being of disadvantaged producers by linking and promoting Fair Trade Organizations, and speaking out for greater justice in world trade. IFAT sponsors World Fair Trade Day annually.
Oxfam America - www.oxfamamerica.org
Oxfam America is dedicated to creating lasting solutions to hunger, poverty, and social injustice through long-term partnerships with impoverished communities around the world. Oxfam's web site contains information on the Fair Trade Coffee Campaign, including profiles on coffee-growing cooperatives and information for activists.
