{"id":5140,"date":"2020-08-25T11:15:01","date_gmt":"2020-08-25T15:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/equitable\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T11:07:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T16:07:06","slug":"fair-trade","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/en\/fair-trade\/","title":{"rendered":"Fair trade"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4837 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/P.Equitable_Perou_AA_Alpaca-Suri_2010-13_W.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/P.Equitable_Perou_AA_Alpaca-Suri_2010-13_W.jpg 900w, https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/P.Equitable_Perou_AA_Alpaca-Suri_2010-13_W-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/P.Equitable_Perou_AA_Alpaca-Suri_2010-13_W-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/P.Equitable_Perou_AA_Alpaca-Suri_2010-13_W-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/P.Equitable_Perou_AA_Alpaca-Suri_2010-13_W-750x1000.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Fair trade<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The goal of fair trade is to achieve greater equity in global exchanges. It is a human-centered approach in which intercultural exchange, respect, dialogue, and transparency form the foundation of the work. Fair trade helps contribute concretely to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions and safeguarding the rights of marginalized producers and workers.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755215197826{padding-top: 20px !important;background-color: #F8F6F2 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>We work according to the principles of fair trade.<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\u00bb A fair price<\/p>\n<p>\u00bb Consumer awareness<\/p>\n<p>\u00bb protection<\/p>\n<p>\u00bb Cultural respect[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\u00bb Transparency<\/p>\n<p>\u00bb Access to credit<\/p>\n<p>\u00bb Skills development<\/p>\n<p>\u00bb Long-term commitment[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596571572442{padding-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Women of strength \u00b7 Women of\u00a0 \u2665<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;4\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11672\" src=\"https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/p-equitable-perou-aa-alpaca-suri-2020-25-w.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/p-equitable-perou-aa-alpaca-suri-2020-25-w.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/p-equitable-perou-aa-alpaca-suri-2020-25-w-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/p-equitable-perou-aa-alpaca-suri-2020-25-w-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/p-equitable-perou-aa-alpaca-suri-2020-25-w-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/p-equitable-perou-aa-alpaca-suri-2020-25-w-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/p-equitable-perou-aa-alpaca-suri-2020-25-w-1200x798.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/p-equitable-perou-aa-alpaca-suri-2020-25-w-1504x1000.jpg 1504w, https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/p-equitable-perou-aa-alpaca-suri-2020-25-w-1000x665.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596571572442{padding-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]From the very beginning of the international cooperation project with Arte-Aymara, it was women who stepped forward, demonstrating their desire to get involved. Very quickly, the leadership shown by several of them led to the creation of their association. Their coming together contributes to their empowerment, their personal growth, and enables them to contribute to their family income.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>Working with these women is a true privilege. For over 20 years, they have taught me strength of character and resilience. I see these women gaining self-confidence, becoming more involved in their communities, and teaching the younger generations. What rewards me most is seeing the sparkle in an artisan\u2019s eyes when I congratulate her on the beauty of her knitting. \u2014 Maude.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1766072661549{background-image: url(https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/perou_aa_2013-28-scaled.jpg?id=4836) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;border-radius: 2px !important;border-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;400px&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1766072852695{border-radius: 2px !important;border-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1766072694014{background-image: url(https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/perou_aa_alpaca-suri_2012-14-scaled.jpg?id=4844) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;border-radius: 2px !important;border-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;400px&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1766072831011{border-radius: 2px !important;border-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596223054717{margin-top: 50px !important;padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-color: #8fc8c6 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Our relationships with the artisans go far beyond commercial transactions. They are fraternal relationships built on trust, listening, and humility.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>We put every effort into developing our artisans\u2019 skills and strengthening their confidence in their own abilities. This is what makes them strong and proud today.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>-Maude Fodor, here with Prudencia Ramos, founding member of Association Arte-Aymara\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11561\" src=\"https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/p-equitable-perou-aa-2012-7-w-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/p-equitable-perou-aa-2012-7-w-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/p-equitable-perou-aa-2012-7-w-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/p-equitable-perou-aa-2012-7-w-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/p-equitable-perou-aa-2012-7-w-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/p-equitable-perou-aa-2012-7-w-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/p-equitable-perou-aa-2012-7-w-1-750x1000.jpg 750w, https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/p-equitable-perou-aa-2012-7-w-1-1000x1333.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/p-equitable-perou-aa-2012-7-w-1.jpg 1848w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Fair trade [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The goal of fair trade is to achieve greater equity in\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":15,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5140","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5140","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5140"}],"version-history":[{"count":21,"href":"https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5140\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14046,"href":"https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5140\/revisions\/14046"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5140"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}