Home EN - Equo Garantito

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

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

swipe to discover all the criteria

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

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)