WFTO (World Fair Trade Organization)

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Stitching Together a Sustainable Future for Refugees: Silaiwali & Fair Trade Jun 21, 2023

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In this episode of the WFTO Podcast, Lucia Gilmozzi, part of our Communications Team, delves into the interconnectedness of the environmental and refugee crises with a special guest; Bishadweep Moitra, co-founder of the Fair Trade Enterprise Silaiwali. Discover how Silaiwali's mission to offer economic integration for refugees while repurposing fashion waste bridges the gap between the economy, people, and planet. Bish also explores the relevance of the Fair Trade movement in supporting displaced individuals and highlights the remarkable craftsmanship and cultural perspectives that women refugees bring to the table. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation that calls for impactful change.

Social Procurement and its Impact On the Fashion Industry. Apr 24, 2023

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In this episode, Tamara Cobussen, Guarantee System Manager of WFTO, chats with Caterina Occhio, passionate social entrepreneur, ESG and Sustainability advisor focusing on the luxury and fashion industry, and founder of Ethicarei and SeeMe, WFTO-verified enterprises. What is social procurement? And what is its impact on the fashion industry? What is the role of governments in advancing it and supporting Fair Trade producers? Together they answer all of these questions, highlighting the importance of Fair Trade Enterprises collaborating and providing their knowledge of ethical fashion to mainstream brands, the long-awaited arrival of the new EU due diligence legislation, and the urgency for all fashion brands to play in the same field of transparency and accountability.

Redesigning the Fashion Industry: A Critical Look at Leather Production and Profit-Oriented Business Models. Apr 14, 2023

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In this episode, WFTO collaborates with the Slow Fashion Movement to unpack the complex topic of leather and its impact on the fashion industry. Bhavna Mishra, the Global Strategy Lead for SFM, sheds light on the current discourse around leather, its exploitative production processes, and how we can move beyond misconceptions about the material. The discussion also emphasizes the need for more holistic business models and inclusive decision-making practices involving all participants in the fashion industry. Tune in to learn more about how we can collectively shift towards a more sustainable and equitable fashion system.

Provocateurs Not Philanthropists Sep 26, 2022

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How can meaningful and lasting impact be created even with limited means?

In our podcast episode, author and impact advisor Maiden Manzanal-Frank sat down with our Chief Executive Leida Rijnhout to discuss her new book “Provocateurs Not Philanthropists: Turning Good Intentions into Global Impact” — a practical handbook to navigate the complexity of systemic change from the bottom up.

According to Manzanal-Frank, the real innovators are those who enable change starting from their own communities and societal spheres. Unlike philanthropists, provocateurs are not fixers nor they have silver bullet solutions. They are rather catalysts for new ideas and paradigms.

Fair Trade Entrepreneurs and allies are disruptors that catalyse groundbreaking positive change. Every extra mile starts with a first step into that direction. And with someone willing to take the risk.

African Authenticity by Village Industries in a crowded marketplace Nov 14, 2019

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What makes Fair Trade Enterprises different from the mainstream business? In this latest episode, Erinch Sahan takes us to the journey of Village Industries on how authenticity, the increasing awareness on environmental issues and prioritising their workers have given them a unique place in the fast changing market.

Erinch talks with zero waste legend Eric Lombardi Nov 07, 2019

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Eric shares his insights on how zero waste can be co-opted and watered down by mainstream businesses, and how the social enterprises community can make zero waste ideas transformative!

Global Mamas: Building prosperous lives in Ghana together Oct 24, 2019

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This week's episode is the story of Global Mamas, a social enterprise and a global community built to create a life of prosperity for African women and their communities.
They work with 341 Ghanaian women who produce unique, handcrafted dresses, soaps, decor. While being globally successful, they share 30% of their profits directly with the producers.
With ethical practices at every level of their supply chain and innovative eco-friendly planning, they continue to be a definition of a Fair Trade Enterprise.

Conserve India: Combatting waste and poverty Oct 10, 2019

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Our new member is pioneering business innovations that speak of their name – Conserve India.
They are a fashion brand that works with waste pickers and refugees in India, and they turn landfill waste (which otherwise will not be recycled) into materials for fashion products.
In this podcast with Erinch Sahan, social entrepreneur Kanika shares their people and planet innovations to inspire entrepreneurs to pursue bolder ambitions to address current challenges.

A journey from social enterprise to high end fashion - Uruguay's worker-owned fashion brand Oct 03, 2019

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Manos del Uruguay is a weaving enterprise and brand that is co-owned and run by 200 hundred women artisans.
They make high-quality products that are being sold in Champs-Élysées and 5th Avenue New York.
As a social enterprise that fully practices Fair Trade, they are committed to ensuring that their success means the success of all of its artisans. This is their journey from social enterprise to high-end fashion.

Fair Trade Oct 03, 2018

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These are the stories of social entrepreneurs from across the globe. Each podcast is a short conversation with people who lead Fair Trade Enterprises that put people and planet first.

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