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	~~[[File:Geobar.jpg\|thumb]] Traidcraft~~

	Traidcraft is a ~~pioneering organization in the~~ fair trade ~~movement, established to promote and support fair trade practices and products. It was founded in 1979~~ in the United Kingdom ~~and has played a significant role~~ in ~~advocating for ethical trading standards~~ and ~~supporting producers~~ in developing countries.		{{Infobox organization
			\| name = Traidcraft
			\| logo = <!-- Image link here -->
			\| type = [[Fair trade]]
			\| founded = 1979
			\| location = [[United Kingdom]]
			\| key_people = [[Richard Adams (social entrepreneur)\|Richard Adams]]
			\| area_served = [[International]]
			\| industry = [[Retail]]
			\| products = [[Fair trade products]]
			\| website = [http://www.traidcraft.co.uk www.traidcraft.co.uk]
			}}

			'''Traidcraft''' is a [[fair trade]] organization based in the [[United Kingdom]]. Founded in 1979, it aims to fight poverty through trade, practicing and promoting approaches to trade that help marginalized people in developing countries transform their lives.

	== History ==		== History ==
	Traidcraft was ~~founded~~ by a group of individuals who were inspired by the principles of ~~fair trade~~ and ~~sought~~ to create a ~~business model~~ that would ~~support marginalized~~ producers~~. The organization was established as a response to the growing awareness of the inequities~~ in ~~global trade and the need for a more just and equitable trading system~~.		Traidcraft was established in 1979 by a group of individuals who were inspired by the [[Christian]] principles of justice and fairness. The organization was founded by [[Richard Adams (social entrepreneur)\|Richard Adams]], who was motivated by the desire to create a trading company that would benefit producers in developing countries.

	~~Initially,~~ Traidcraft ~~focused on importing and selling handicrafts and food~~ products from developing countries~~, ensuring~~ that producers ~~received~~ a fair price for their goods. ~~Over the years,~~ Traidcraft ~~expanded its~~ product range ~~and developed a comprehensive approach to fair trade, which~~ includes ~~advocacy, education, and support for producer communities.~~		== Operations ==
			Traidcraft operates by sourcing products from [[developing countries]] and selling them in the UK market. The organization focuses on [[ethical sourcing]] and ensures that producers receive a fair price for their goods. Traidcraft's product range includes [[food]], [[beverages]], [[handicrafts]], and [[textiles]].
	~~== Mission and Vision ==~~
	Traidcraft's mission is to fight poverty through trade. The organization aims to create a world where trade is fair, and everyone has the opportunity to earn a decent living. Traidcraft envisions a global trading system that is based on justice, transparency, and sustainability.

	~~== Products and Services ==~~
	~~Traidcraft offers a wide range of products, including~~ food ~~items such as tea~~, ~~coffee~~, ~~sugar~~, and ~~chocolate, as well as handicrafts,~~ textiles~~, and household goods. All products are sourced from fair trade producers who adhere to ethical and sustainable practices.~~

	In addition to selling products, Traidcraft provides support and training to producers, helping them to improve their skills, increase their income, and access new markets. The organization also engages in advocacy work, campaigning for policy changes that promote fair trade and support for small-scale producers.

	== Impact ==		== Impact ==
	Traidcraft has had a significant impact on ~~the fair trade movement and~~ the lives of producers in developing countries. By providing a market ~~for fair trade products~~, Traidcraft ~~has helped to improve the livelihoods of thousands of~~ producers and their ~~communities. The organization has also raised awareness of the importance of fair trade and influenced consumer behavior, encouraging more people to choose ethically sourced products.~~		Traidcraft has had a significant impact on the lives of producers in developing countries. By providing access to the UK market, Traidcraft helps producers earn a sustainable income and improve their living conditions. The organization also invests in [[community development]] projects and provides training to help producers improve their skills and productivity.

	~~== Challenges ==~~
	~~Despite its successes, Traidcraft faces several challenges, including competition from larger companies, fluctuating market~~ conditions~~, and the need to continually adapt to changing consumer preferences~~. The organization ~~must~~ also ~~navigate the complexities of international trade regulations~~ and ~~ensure that its operations remain financially sustainable.~~

	~~== Future Directions ==~~
	~~Looking~~ to ~~the future, Traidcraft aims to continue expanding its product range and reach more consumers. The organization is also focused on strengthening its partnerships with~~ producers and ~~advocating for systemic changes in the global trading system. Traidcraft is committed to promoting sustainable development and addressing the root causes of poverty through fair trade~~.

	== ~~Also see~~ ==		== See also ==
	* [[Fair trade]]		* [[Fair trade]]
	* [[Ethical consumerism]]		* [[Ethical consumerism]]
	* [[Sustainable development]]		* [[Sustainable development]]
	* [~~[Social entrepreneurship]~~]
			== External links ==
			* [http://www.traidcraft.co.uk Official website]

	{{Fair trade organizations}}		{{Fair trade organizations}}

	[[Category:Fair trade organizations]]		[[Category:Fair trade organizations]]
			[[Category:Organizations established in 1979]]
			[[Category:Retail companies of the United Kingdom]]
	[[Category:Social enterprises]]		[[Category:Social enterprises]]
	~~[[Category:Organizations established in 1979]]~~

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	[[~~file:Traidcraft.png\|thumb\|Traidcraft]] [[file~~:Geobar.jpg\|thumb~~\|Geobar\|left]] '''Traidcraft''' is a [[fair trade]~~] ~~organization based in the [[United Kingdom~~]~~]. It was established in 1979 with the mission to fight poverty through trade, practicing and promoting approaches to trade that help marginalized people in developing countries transform their lives.~~ Traidcraft ~~is known for its pioneering role in the fair trade movement and its efforts to ensure that producers receive a fair price for their goods.~~		[[File:Geobar.jpg\|thumb]] Traidcraft

	~~==History==~~		Traidcraft is a pioneering organization in the fair trade movement, established to promote and support fair trade practices and products. It was founded in 1979 in the United Kingdom and has played a significant role in advocating for ethical trading standards and supporting producers in developing countries.
	Traidcraft was founded in 1979 by a ~~group of individuals who were inspired by the principles of fair trade. The organization began by importing~~ and ~~selling handicrafts from~~ developing countries~~. Over the years, Traidcraft expanded its product range to include food items such as [[tea]], [[coffee]], [[sugar]], and [[chocolate]]~~.

	==~~Operations~~==		== History ==
	Traidcraft ~~operates~~ by ~~sourcing products directly from~~ producers ~~in developing countries~~. The organization ~~works with cooperatives and small-scale producers~~ to ~~ensure that they receive fair prices~~ and ~~that their working conditions meet ethical standards. Traidcraft also provides support and training to help producers improve their skills~~ and ~~increase their income~~.		Traidcraft was founded by a group of individuals who were inspired by the principles of fair trade and sought to create a business model that would support marginalized producers. The organization was established as a response to the growing awareness of the inequities in global trade and the need for a more just and equitable trading system.

	~~==Products==~~		Initially, Traidcraft focused on importing and selling handicrafts and food products from developing countries, ensuring that producers received a fair price for their goods. Over the years, Traidcraft expanded its product range and developed a comprehensive approach to fair trade, which includes advocacy, education, and support for producer communities.
	Traidcraft ~~offers~~ a ~~wide~~ range ~~of products~~, ~~including:~~
	* [[Handicrafts]]
	* [[Food and ~~drink]]~~
	* [[Clothing]]
	* [[Homeware]]

	~~These products are sold~~ through ~~various channels~~, ~~including online~~, ~~through catalogues~~, and ~~in retail stores~~.		== Mission and Vision ==
			Traidcraft's mission is to fight poverty through trade. The organization aims to create a world where trade is fair, and everyone has the opportunity to earn a decent living. Traidcraft envisions a global trading system that is based on justice, transparency, and sustainability.

	==~~Impact~~==		== Products and Services ==
	Traidcraft ~~has had~~ a ~~significant impact on the lives~~ of ~~many producers in developing countries. By providing fair prices~~ and ~~support~~, ~~the organization has helped improve living standards~~ and ~~promote sustainable development~~. ~~Traidcraft also advocates for~~ fair trade ~~policies~~ and practices ~~at a national and international level~~.		Traidcraft offers a wide range of products, including food items such as tea, coffee, sugar, and chocolate, as well as handicrafts, textiles, and household goods. All products are sourced from fair trade producers who adhere to ethical and sustainable practices.

	~~==Challenges==~~		In addition to selling products, Traidcraft provides support and training to producers, helping them to improve their skills, increase their income, and access new markets. The organization also engages in advocacy work, campaigning for policy changes that promote fair trade and support for small-scale producers.
	~~Despite its successes~~, Traidcraft ~~has faced several challenges~~, ~~including competition from larger companies~~ and ~~economic pressures~~. ~~In recent years, the~~ organization ~~has had to adapt its business model to remain viable~~, ~~including restructuring~~ and ~~focusing on its core mission~~.

	==~~See~~ also==		== Impact ==
			Traidcraft has had a significant impact on the fair trade movement and the lives of producers in developing countries. By providing a market for fair trade products, Traidcraft has helped to improve the livelihoods of thousands of producers and their communities. The organization has also raised awareness of the importance of fair trade and influenced consumer behavior, encouraging more people to choose ethically sourced products.

			== Challenges ==
			Despite its successes, Traidcraft faces several challenges, including competition from larger companies, fluctuating market conditions, and the need to continually adapt to changing consumer preferences. The organization must also navigate the complexities of international trade regulations and ensure that its operations remain financially sustainable.

			== Future Directions ==
			Looking to the future, Traidcraft aims to continue expanding its product range and reach more consumers. The organization is also focused on strengthening its partnerships with producers and advocating for systemic changes in the global trading system. Traidcraft is committed to promoting sustainable development and addressing the root causes of poverty through fair trade.

			== Also see ==
	* [[Fair trade]]		* [[Fair trade]]
	* [[Ethical consumerism]]		* [[Ethical consumerism]]
	* [[Sustainable development]]		* [[Sustainable development]]
	* [[Cooperative]]		* [[Social entrepreneurship]]
	* [[Social ~~enterprise~~]]

	~~==Related pages==~~		{{Fair trade organizations}}
	* [[Fairtrade Foundation]]
	* [[World Fair ~~Trade Organization]]~~
	* [[Oxfam]]
	* [[Equal Exchange]]
	* [[Ten Thousand Villages]]

	[[Category:Fair trade organizations]]		[[Category:Fair trade organizations]]
			[[Category:Social enterprises]]
	[[Category:Organizations established in 1979]]		[[Category:Organizations established in 1979]]
	~~[[Category:Non-profit organizations based in the United Kingdom]]~~
	~~[[Category:Social enterprises]]~~

	~~{{Fairtrade-stub}}~~

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[[file:Traidcraft.png|thumb|Traidcraft]] [[file:Geobar.jpg|thumb|Geobar|left]] '''Traidcraft''' is a [[fair trade]] organization based in the [[United Kingdom]]. It was established in 1979 with the mission to fight poverty through trade, practicing and promoting approaches to trade that help marginalized people in developing countries transform their lives. Traidcraft is known for its pioneering role in the fair trade movement and its efforts to ensure that producers receive a fair price for their goods.

==History==
Traidcraft was founded in 1979 by a group of individuals who were inspired by the principles of fair trade. The organization began by importing and selling handicrafts from developing countries. Over the years, Traidcraft expanded its product range to include food items such as [[tea]], [[coffee]], [[sugar]], and [[chocolate]].

==Operations==
Traidcraft operates by sourcing products directly from producers in developing countries. The organization works with cooperatives and small-scale producers to ensure that they receive fair prices and that their working conditions meet ethical standards. Traidcraft also provides support and training to help producers improve their skills and increase their income.

==Products==
Traidcraft offers a wide range of products, including:
* [[Handicrafts]]
* [[Food and drink]]
* [[Clothing]]
* [[Homeware]]

These products are sold through various channels, including online, through catalogues, and in retail stores.

==Impact==
Traidcraft has had a significant impact on the lives of many producers in developing countries. By providing fair prices and support, the organization has helped improve living standards and promote sustainable development. Traidcraft also advocates for fair trade policies and practices at a national and international level.

==Challenges==
Despite its successes, Traidcraft has faced several challenges, including competition from larger companies and economic pressures. In recent years, the organization has had to adapt its business model to remain viable, including restructuring and focusing on its core mission.

==See also==
* [[Fair trade]]
* [[Ethical consumerism]]
* [[Sustainable development]]
* [[Cooperative]]
* [[Social enterprise]]

==Related pages==
* [[Fairtrade Foundation]]
* [[World Fair Trade Organization]]
* [[Oxfam]]
* [[Equal Exchange]]
* [[Ten Thousand Villages]]

[[Category:Fair trade organizations]]
[[Category:Organizations established in 1979]]
[[Category:Non-profit organizations based in the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Social enterprises]]

{{Fairtrade-stub}}