WFTO (World Fair Trade Organization)

Latest Episodes:

Women's Day Special: the Guatemalan social enterprise, Yabal Mar 06, 2019

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Allison Havens founded Yabal Handicrafts in Guatamala to keep alive indigenous weaving techniques and create livelihoods for local women. Today, the women producers are becoming the main income earners in their family and challenging gender norms. Her story unpacks what it means to truly prioritise local producers over increasing profits - getting to the heart of what makes an enterprise mission-led.

Selyna and Amanda tell the story behind Sri Lanka's burgeoning social enterprise community Jan 28, 2019

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Sri Lanka's burgeoning social enterprise sector - Selyna and Amanda tell the story of this grassroots community. In this podcast, Erinch speaks with Fair Trade Enterprise Selyn, and soon to be WFTO member Good Market, who are developing a broader social enterprise movement against all odds.

Boosting online sales through social media Nov 30, 2018

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Toys, twitter and social enterprise - building a brand through social media. In this podcast, Erinch chats with Samantha Morshed about the social media strategies deployed by Pebble. Pebble is a social enterprise (and WFTO verified Fair Trade Enterprise) making toys in Bangladesh for consumers around the world.

Mobilising ethical consumers - story of the Toronto Buy Good Feel Good Expo Nov 28, 2018

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This is a podcast with Erinch Sahan (WFTO) and Rafik Riad (Buy Good Feel Good Expo in Toronto) interviewing each other. Rafik runs the Buy Good Feel Good Expo in Toronto, connecting consumers with ethical brands.
The podcast is a great conversation about Rafik's ethical trade show in Toronto, latest trends in sustainability and how to tell if an enterprise is truly mission-led. Rafik also shares his insights on what makes for commercial and social success.

Cutting edge design: textile and accessories by Guatemalan Maya women weavers Nov 26, 2018

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Designer and social entrepreneur Priscila Menezes talks about trends, colors, quality and production of stylish textile design and colours weaved by Guatemalan Maya women, using a fusion of traditional and modern artisanal techniques.

Bena: When organic meets Fair Trade Oct 17, 2018

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Maggie’s Organic: The story of an inspirational entrepreneur and her flourishing Fair Trade Enterprise. The conversation takes us through worker ownership in supply chains, the business case for Fair Trade and the ingredients for commercial success.

Mixing circular economy with Fair Trade, a Solid Rock experience Oct 17, 2018

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Solid Rock: Mixing circular economy with Fair Trade is proving to work and this story from Ghana showcases how. The story of an inspiring local social entrepreneur who is taking products from his community to global markets.

Roopa and Johny, the journey of two Indian Fair Trade pioneers Oct 17, 2018

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Creative Handicrafts and Sasha: Two successful Fair Trade Enterprises from two ends of India. This is the story of two pesky business leaders who grapple with the trade-offs of running a business that puts people first.

Tony Hall, the evolution of Fair Trade in North America Oct 17, 2018

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Tony Hall: A business leader turned Fair Trade activist, this is the story of Tony Hall and his role in the Fair Trade movement in the US.

Divine Chocolate and the inner-working of social enterprise Oct 17, 2018

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Divine Chocolate: What does business look like if it fully embeds a social mission? This is the story of a Fair Trade pioneer and the ideas that have shaped social enterprise.