Our Fair Trade Values
ENSURE FAIR WAGES - Producers are paid fairly for their products or paid a fair wage for their work. Sometimes called a living wage, it should at least cover basic needs, including food, shelter, education and health care for their families.
SUPPORT COOPERATIVE WORKPLACES - Cooperatives and producer associations provide a healthy alternative to plantations, large-scale manufacturing and sweatshops conditions.
PROMOTE CONSUMER EDUCATION- Purchasing fairly traded products supports a system of living wages and healthy working conditions. By defining fair trade and conducting business in a manner that respects workers' rights and the environment, the fair trade movement strives to educate consumers about the often hidden human costs of their "bargains." By providing information about producers' history, culture and living conditions, fair trade enhances cross-cultural understanding and respect between consumers and producers.
ENCOURAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY - Encourage producers to engage in environmentally friendly practices, such as organic fanning and preserving shade trees, to ensure the sustainable use of local resources.
PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT - Small-scale farmers and artisans in the developing countries lack access to affordable financing, impeding their profitability. When requested, fair traders provide financial assistance either through direct loans, prepayment or by linking producers with sources of financing. They also provide other critical technical assistance and support such as market information, product feedback and training in financial management. Fair traders establish long-term relationships with their producers and help them adapt production for changing trends.
RESPECT CULTURAL IDENTITY- Encourage the production of products which respect the producers' cultural traditions and the preservation of their cultural identity.
Thanks for your support of Monks Coffees and our mission to support farmers by purchasing their organic coffee at fair prices.
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