Fairtrade Africa (FTA) is a member of Fairtrade International and the umbrella network organization representing Fairtrade-certified Producer Organizations in Africa and the Middle East. It has four (4) regional networks – Eastern & Central Africa; Southern Africa; West Africa; and the Middle East & North Africa.

Fairtrade Africa currently represents 1,354,294 farmers and workers in 660 producer organizations spread across 28 countries in Africa and the Middle East by providing services to them that contribute to the improvement of their livelihoods.

Fairtrade Africa’s secretariat is located in Nairobi, Kenya, and has 50% ownership of the Fairtrade system.

What is Fairtrade

Fairtrade strengthens the position of farmers and workers in the value chain. By offering an alternative approach to trade, Fairtrade supports producers in securing better deals, contributing to greater sustainable development in Africa.

1. Farmers and workers

Fairtrade certified producers receive a fair price, protecting them against unstable markets. On top of the minimum price, Fairtrade farmers and workers receive the Fairtrade Premium, which they invest in socio-economic and environmental projects.

2. Traders

Fairtrade promotes longer-term trading relationships so that producers can better plan their futures. Traders further support farmers and workers in Africa by pre-financing production activities during periods when production finance is most required – often harvesting time.

3. Consumers

By buying products with the FAIRTRADE Mark consumers are given the opportunity to improve the livelihoods of farmers and workers in Africa. Shoppers also consume more sustainably as Fairtrade supports producers in their battle against climate change.