Example: Global Mamas

Global Mamas, a women-run cooperative of individually-owned business, assists women in Africa to become economically independent.

The perspectives of women are traditionally undervalued in Ghanaian society, but Global Mamas includes the women in the decisions that affect the organization. They convene regular meetings of all the Mamas in a geographic area to discuss important issues and decide the future of the organization on the ground. They also work with each Mama to understand how to implement Fair Trade practices and expectations in their own workshops and with their own staff, so that the practice of Fair Trade is not only between Global Mamas and the heads of each business, but between all of the women involved. At the same time, the women are encouraged to maintain their independent businesses, initiate projects, and take on clients outside of the Global Mamas umbrella.

To learn more about their work in Principle 6 and all the Principles, visit GlobalMamas.org