News — Fair Trade Federation

Do you know what is happening in Uganda? I like my source: the Red Pepper News and it's found online. Today the Presidents of Uganda and Turkey met in Kampala, Uganda's capital. President Yoweri Museveni has called on Turkey to support Ugandan scientists. President Yoweri Museveni has called on Turkey to support Ugandan scientists. Look for updates  between these two countries. 

Editor's Note: Conscious Magazine has teamed up with Amanda Judge from Faire Collection to learn how her journey in fair trade fashion has helped eradicate poverty. Find out more about Amanda Judge in this interview here. I found this article so exciting; so I shall share. Why write your own words when Amanda says the poverty story so well. "Welcome to the first in a series of articles that will demystify fair trade fashion. In doing so I’ll share some specific examples of how fair trade has lifted people out of poverty, but also break down the challenges the industry faces and regale you with some tales I’ve racked up in my 6 years...

The words “Fair Trade” mean so much more than just “feel-good words.” As a member of the Fair Trade Federation, Global Crafts is fully committed to the principles listed above in aspects of our business, both domestically and world-wide. Our Fair Trade Federation membership means we go beyond the fair trade basics. It’s a 360° approach that’s about building true partnerships with artisans and working to create positive change through all of our work. 360° fair trade means not only fair wages, but also long-term, holistic partnerships that empower artisans to grow their businesses. As an FTF member, we go...