Our Commitment to Fair Trade

Fair trade means artisans are paid fairly, work in safe conditions, and are treated as long-term partners, not short-term suppliers. For Others, this isn't a value statement. It's a set of terms that determines how every order is placed, priced, and paid.

What We Stand For

Our partnerships with artisans in Kenya and Bangladesh are guided by principles set by the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO).

Learn More: The 10 WFTO Principles

What Fair Trade Looks Like

  • Up Front Payment

    Artisans are paid before production begins, so materials are never an out-of-pocket risk

  • Fair Wages

    Set together with artisans and reviewed every year

  • Safe Working Environments

    Salvation Army owned and operated facilities, or artisans' own homes

  • Direct Relationships

    Our local teams are in regular contact, our international team visits annually