Fair Trade LA

Empower Fair Trade

Our 3-day flash fundraiser kicks off this Friday — and we’re calling on our community to help empower our fair trade movement! From June 6–8, every donation will go directly toward Fair Trade LA’s work to educate, advocate, and grow a more just economy right here in Los Angeles and beyond. Whether it’s $5 or $50, your gift makes a real impact.

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OUR VISION

Fair Trade LA will establish the widespread sales of Fair Trade products as a viable and ethical choice for improving the lives of global farmers and artisans while enriching the lives of local consumers with quality and sustainable products.

WHO WE ARE

A passionate community dedicated to creating a fairer world by supporting ethical and sustainable trade. Our mission is to promote fair trade principles, ensuring that artisans and farmers around the world receive fair wages and work in safe conditions.

WHAT WE DO

We work to increase awareness and accessibility of fair trade products in Los Angeles by:

✔️ Partnering with businesses and organizations that uphold fair trade values

✔️ Educating consumers on how their choices impact global communities

✔️ Hosting events and initiatives to promote fair trade practices

WHY IT MATTERS

By choosing fair trade, we empower workers, fight against exploitative labor, and promote sustainability. Every purchase of a fair trade product helps create lasting change for communities worldwide.

Key Initiatives

FAIR Package Subscription:

Receive Unique Fair Trade Items Monthly – Support Global Communities.

Each delivery features a unique item, ranging from jewelry and home goods to body care, accessories, and other delightful surprises sourced from fair trade businesses that are proud members of Fair Trade LA.

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2028 Olympic Planning

Fair Trade LA has been invited to join the Community Business and Procurement Committee for the LA28 Olympics and Paralympic Games to advocate for Fair Trade products in the procurement process to help ensure ethical sourcing is a priority.

Join us in making history! With your support, we can advocate for ethical brands, farmers, and artisans to be part of the LA28 supply chain. Let’s invest in a Fair Trade future together.

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Fair Talks Podcast

How can we make a real impact on the world? From fighting human trafficking to choosing ethical coffee, the FAIR Talks Podcast explores solutions for global challenges like poverty, sustainability, and ethical trade.

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Join us in promoting fair trade and making a positive impact in our community!

We're always looking for passionate individuals to join our efforts at events, congregations, schools, and more.

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8.25.2020 - LA City Council voted to become a Fair Trade City

...I believe this is exactly the right moment to bring forward this fantastic Fair Trade vision to guide us into a purchasing future that is more sane, more just and more fair to all the City’s partners around the globe.
Councilmember Paul Koretz

...Today's action moves us closer to not just declaring Los Angeles a fair trade city, but to leading by example and updating our purchasing policies to require LA to purchase only goods produced with fair labor practices, healthy and safe work environments, fair prices, worker empowerment, community investment, and environmentally sustainable practices and products.
Councilmember Mike Bonin

Today the City of Los Angeles joined the ranks of over 2,000 Fair Trade cities around the world. This action is long overdue and will ensure that Los Angeles will continue to promote fair wages, safe work environments, and environmentally sustainable practices throughout our procurement process.
Councilmember Joe Buscaino