FAIR TRADE-People First
Creating opportunities for economically disadvantaged producers Fair Trade is a strategy for
poverty alleviation and sustainable development. Its purpose is to create opportunities for
producers who have been economically disadvantaged or marginalized by the conventional
trading system.
Capacity Building
Fair Trade is a means to develop producer’s independence. Fair Trade relationships provide
continuity during which producers and their marketing organizations can improve their
management skills and their access to new markets.
Gender Equity
Fair Trade means that women’s work is properly valued and rewarded. Women are always
paid for their contribution to the production process and are empowered in their organizations.
The Environment
Fair Trade actively encourages better environmental practices and the application of
responsible methods of production.
Transparency and Accountability
Fair Trade involves transparent management and commercial relations to deal fairly and
respectfully with trading partners.
Payment of Fair Price
A fair price in the regional or local context is one that has been agreed through dialogue and
participation. It covers not only the costs of production but enables production which is socially
just and environmentally sound. It provides fair pay to the producers and takes into account
the principle of equal pay for equal work by women and men. Fair Traders ensure prompt
payment to their partners and, whenever possible, help producers with access to pre-harvest
or pre-production financing.
Working Conditions
Fair Trade means a safe and healthy working environment for producers. The participation of
children (if any) does not adversely affect their well-being, security, educational requirements
and need for play and conforms to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child as well as
the law and norms in the local context.
OUR ARTISANS - OUR INSPIRATION - OUR FAMILY
Motto : People First---
"When we were growing up, my parents had always reminded us that to succeed in life is to
work hard for it, have patience and most important have faith in God. When you reach your
goal, look back, count your blessings and pull people up with you---That is what we call real
success and joy"
Aimee Maslog-Boyle
B. How we practice Fair Trade:
1. We follow the basic rules of Fair Trade and in addition to that we encourage
the positive outlook in life. We consider our artisans part of our family. Our success is also
their success.
2. Our company gives priority to artisans who are disadvantaged and has no access to other
resources. Women are also given opportunities to be able to work from home and take care
of her family. They will be able to send their children to school, afford health care, food,
clothing and shelter. Through our projects, they will be able to improve their quality of lives
and the community.
3. Our company provides financial assistance through micro-entrepreneurship and cash
advances for materials and labor. We also provide training, workshops not just for business
but positive outlook in life and spiritual guidance. We encourage them to be self-sufficient,
practice sustainability and preservation of our natural resources.
4. We work directly with the weavers, workers and avoid the middlemen. This means that
our workers get a fair price and better opportunities rather than going through a middleman
or exporters. We believe in the value of building a personal relationship with each of our
workers and trust them. We conduct personal visits, talk to them about their concerns and
suggestions to improve the business.
5. In addition to paying our workers fair wages, we believe that the best way to help them or
their family members prosper is through education. As a result, we have established our
"Helping Hand" program dedicated to improving educational opportunities for them. We are
donating ten cents per dollar of sale (10%) to support its educational projects and programs.
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