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I have always dreamed of an opportunity. A chance to guarantee my children an education, to work with dignity and to be free from the inhuman treatment my employers subjected me to. To have a simple house, but complete with everything my family needs. My dream has finally come true and, for me, this opportunity is called Fair Trade

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José Sosa

Coffee Farmer/Ecuado

Who we are

Equo Garantito – the Italian General Assembly
of Fair Trade – is an association that has been representing for over 20 years in Italy the Fair Trade organizations agreeing the Italian Charter of Fair Trade Criteria.
Equo Garantito represents nearly 70 Italian Fair Trade organisations (World Shops, import organisation, Italian Fair Trade producers).

Our vision

A world in which business practices are more fair and sustainable and contribute to development and social justice, erasing poverty and protecting the environment.

Our work

Fair Trade promotion
We promote Fair Trade through awareness raising and information campaigns, as well as through the dissemination of Fair Trade activities and good practices.

Certified Guarantee System
We monitor the Italian Fair Trade organisations through a certified guarantee system, in line with the international Fair Trade standards and recognized by WFTO -World Fair Trade Organisation- at an international level.

Training and services
We carry out training activities on responsible and sustainable consumption. We offer to our members tools to improve knowledge and expertise on Fair Trade and education on sustainability and fair economy.

Advocacy and partnerships
We promote and encourage policies in support of Fair Trade collaborating with local, national and international institutions. We are also part of a network of organisations, aiming at supporting campaigns and claiming for a greater justice and equity in trade practices.

Fair Trade

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1 Opportunities for economically disadvantaged producers:

Guaranteeing to economically disadvantaged smallholders a sustainable and direct access to the market to facilitate the transition from a precarious situation to financial self-sufficiency and the respect of their basic rights

2 Responsible and transparent value chain

Operates with transparency in management and business relations and treats partners with fairness and respect

3 Fair business practices

Conducts trade practices respecting the social, economic, and environmental well-being of small, marginalized producers. Carries on long-term relationships based on solidarity, trust and mutual respect, contributing to the promotion and growth of Fair trade.

4 Correspondence of a fair price

Guarantees a fair price, meaning a price agreed between the parties through dialogue and participation, ensuring a fair remuneration for the producers

5 No exploitation of child labour and forced labour

Acts in compliance with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, as well as local laws and social norms, to ensure that children are not exploited.

6 Gender equality and freedom of association

Provides equally women and men with opportunities to develop their skills, actively promotes the allocation of available positions to women and non-discrimination at all levels

7 Safe and adequate working conditions

Encourages a safe and healthy work environment for the producers, with clean water, adequate sanitation, and access to first aid

8 Capacity building and professional and educational growth

Develops the skills of the producers and implements training activities to ensure they are adequately supported, improves management skills and access to local or international markets.

9 Promoting Fair Trade

Raises public awareness on the objectives of Fair Trade and the possibility of achieving a fairer world, and educates new generations on issues related to sustainability and solidarity

10 Protecting environment and biodiversity

Maximizes the use of raw materials from sustainable sources, preferably by acquiring them locally. For packaging, it promotes the use of recyclable or easily biodegradable materials. Is actively committed to fighting the climate crisis and reducing CO2 emission.

All over Italy, there are more than 200 World Shops / Fair Trade shops adhering to Equo Garantito, as well as many online shops where you can buy excellent Fair Trade products:

Food products for you daily shopping
Natural cosmetics
Ethical fashion
Home crafts

Equo Garantito involves among its members also Fair Trade importers (organisations mainly focused in managing partnerships with producers from all over the world) and Italian Fair Trade producers (organisations producing products in Italy at fair conditions)

All over Italy, there are more than 200 World Shops / Fair Trade shops adhering to Equo Garantito, as well as many online shops where you can buy excellent Fair Trade products:

Food products for you daily shopping
Natural cosmetics
Ethical fashion
Home crafts

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Who we are

Our vision

Our work

Fair Trade

swipe to discover all the criteria

1

Opportunities for economically disadvantaged producers:

2

Responsible and transparent value chain

3

Fair business practices

4

Correspondence of a fair price

5

No exploitation of child labour and forced labour

6

Gender equality and freedom of association

7

Safe and adequate working conditions

8

Capacity building and professional and educational growth

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Promoting Fair Trade

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Protecting environment and biodiversity