What is IFAT?

IFAT is the International Fair Trade Association, the global network of Fair Trade Organizations (FTOs). Over 270 organizations in 60 countries form the basis of the network, and membership is growing steadily. Approximately 65% of IFAT members are based in the South (that is: Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America) with the rest coming from Europe, North America & the Pacific Rim.  

IFAT members have the concept of 'fair trade' at the heart of their mission and at the core of what they do. They come in many shapes and sizes and represent the fair trade chain from product to sale. They are producer co-operatives and associations, export marketing companies, importers, retailers, national and regional fair trade networks, financial institutions and other support organizations, dedicated to the fair trade movement. IFAT members trade in a wide variety of fair trade goods, including giftware, household goods, furniture, garments, jewellery, food and beverages. They all adhere to IFAT’s code of Practice, developed by the members themselves. 

IFAT's mission is to improve the livelihoods and well being of disadvantaged producers by linking and promoting Fair Trade Organizations, and speaking out for greater justice in world trade. 

More info at www.ifat.org.

Learn more about IFAT and IFAT in Australia & New Zealand

• The Beginning of IFAT
• The Structure of IFAT
• Developing the Fair Trade Market
• Market Development Services
• Speaking Out For Fair Trade
• Building Trust in Fair Trade
• IFAT Standards for Fair Trade
• The IFAT Monitoring Process
• The FTO Mark
• IFAT in ANZ
• IFAT Membership
• Trading in IFAT Fair Trade Products