Mission and Vision Statement

Mission Statement
Partners for Just Trade is a non-profit, Christian organization that builds partnerships between artisans living in extreme poverty and conscientious consumers.  We address root causes of poverty through Fair Trade craft sales, education, solidarity, and a commitment to trade justice.


Vision Statement
The vision of Partners for Just Trade, embodies equitable trading partnerships based on a shared vision of abundant life with social and economic justice.

These equitable trading partnerships foster:
  • creating, expanding and sustaining sales and economic opportunities for fairly-traded goods produced by marginalized people;
  • educating consumers on issues of justice and social responsibility
  • surrounding global trade;
  • educating artisans on issues of quality production, economic development, democratic and cooperative management, small business development and environmental responsibility;  
  • respecting the traditions and cultural identity of all God's people.