Kwadusa designs urban children clothing in a combination of Danish design and African textiles. We care about quality, design and the clothes are functional and comfortable to wear. It is important for us that our clothes are sustainable and produced under reasonable conditions. Our clothes are produced by a Fair Trade producer in Kenya, which is certified by WFTO ( World Fair Trade Organization). WFTO has defined 10 Fair Trade principles that Fair Trade organizations and companies need to comply to in their daily work :
PRINCIPLES OF FAIR TRADE
- Creating opportunities for economically disadvantaged producers
- Transparency and Accountability
- Fair Trading Practices
- Payment of a Fair Price
- Ensuring no Child Labor and Forced Labor
- Commitment to Non Discrimination, Gender Equity and Women’s Economic Empowerment, and Freedom of Association
- Ensuring Good Working Conditions
- Providing Capacity Building
- Promoting Fair Trade
- Respect for the Environment
At wfto.com/fair-trade you can read supplementary comments about the 10 Fair Trade Principles.