upholding the dignity of the worker and the sanctifying value of SSJ Vision - Mission: “We, the Siervas de San Jose…. are catalyst of t r a n s f o r m a t i o n in the world of work, upholding the dignity of the worker and the sanctifying value of work.

Why world trade needs to change

Globalization You’re Living it!

What is Fair Trade? A system of global commerce

FAIR TRADE Fair Trade is a trading partnership based on dialogue,transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of,marginalised producers and workers – especially in the South.

How FAIR TRADE works… Fair Trade movement evolved over 7 decades Over 1,000 producer organizations operating in 60 countries Consumers buy Fair Trade products in over 20 countries

Fair Trade History USA > 1946 – 10,000 vilages buying from Puerto Rico needleworks > 1958, 1st formal Fair Trade shop Europe > 1950s, Oxfam UK started to sell crafts made by chinese refugees > Netherlands, 1967 importing “Fair Trade Original”

FAIR TRADE HISTORY Dutch 3rd world grps - sold handicrafts from the South > 1969, “Third World Shop” Fair Trade movement from 60s onwards - associated primarily w/ development trade - grew as a response to poverty in the South - by NGOs , religious orgns

FAIR TRADE HISTORY WFTO Asia, Networking COFTA (Africa) IFAT LA (Latin America) WFTO Europe NEWS (network of European World Shops), 1984 Networking - mid 70s, FTOs began to meet informally - mid 80s, formally as European Fair Trade Assn, 1987 - 1989, Intl Fair Trade Assn , now World Fair Trade Orgn (WFTO)

Fair Trade … improving lives

What is Fair Trade? An alternative business model

How FAIR TRADE works… Linking the producers directly to the consumers Providing market access Eliminates exploitation by the intermediaries

Every purchase matters… Fair Trade Every purchase matters…

… protecting the environment Video link here … protecting the environment

What is Fair Trade? A social justice movement

How FAIR TRADE works… It gives preference to the poor & marginalized producers Upholding the dignity of labor Ensuring gender equity, respect for children’s rights & cultural identity Cultivates environmental stewardship

How FAIR TRADE works… Fundamental approach is participation, empowerment, community development Maintains transparency & accountability on relationships towards self-reliance & sustained development

Fair Trade Trade as one, just one Vdeo link here Fair Trade Trade as one, just one

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SSJ Vision - Mission: We are committed to: > Engage in ministries that offer alternative responses and approaches to the world of work particularly to the socially challenged sectors such as women & youth at risk

SSJ Vision - Mission: > Respond to the urgent calls of the church for justice and integrity and care of creation

To live out the principles of Fair Trade: Mission In the spirit of our Founder Fr. Butiña, sj and our foundress Bl Bonifacia, ssj, we commit ourselves: To live out the principles of Fair Trade: Dignified working conditions Just wages with benefits Wholistic formation Social responsibility Respect & care for creation Absence of child labor & exploitation

FAIR TRADE PRINCIPLES 1.Creating Opportunities for Economically Disadvantaged Producers 2.Transparency and Accountability [participatory to involve employees,] 3.Trading Practices [ethical business] 4.Payment of a Fair Price 5. No Child Labor and Forced Labor FAIR TRADE PRINCIPLES FTO STANDARDS TDN MISSION Dignified working conditions Just wages with benefits Wholistic formation Social responsibility Respect & care for creation Absence of child labor & exploitation

FAIR TRADE PRINCIPLES FTO STANDARDS 6. Non Discrimination, Gender Equity and Freedom of Association 7. Good Working Conditions 8. Capacity Building 9. Promotion of Fair Trade 10. Environment TDN MISSION Dignified working conditions Just wages with benefits Wholistic formation Social responsibility Respect & care for creation Absence of child labor & exploitation

W F T O Barcelona Multi-purpose Cooperative A F T O Barcelona Multi-purpose Cooperative Community Crafts Assn of the Phils Panay Fair Trade Center PREDA Fair Trade Orgn SAFRUDI (Social Action Fdn for Rural & Urban Dev) Salay handmade Paper Industries Southern Partners & Fair Trade Corporation WFTO members WFTO Europe – 9 WFTO Asia – 14 WFTO Philippines - 26

Fair Trade Is YOU!