Guiding Principles

Fair Trade — FTNW exists to promote an equitable exchange of goods and services among members of the community. This means that producers are paid fairly for their products and workers are paid a living wage. FTNW works to expand the Fair Trade movement by encouraging the trading of Fair Trade goods. We also provide grants to organizations selling Fair Trade goods via our Fair Trade Development Fund.

Cooperation — FTNW believes that members of an economic community can choose to cooperate with one another to improve their lives and communities, rather than compete for maximum personal gain.

Economic Justice — FTNW is committed to addressing issues of inequality and poverty in our region and around the world. We believe that all people who work for a living have a right to earn a living wage. FTNW takes human needs seriously. Part of our revenue from membership dues are distributed to disadvantaged community members via our Community Fund program.

Democracy — FTNW believes that business as well as political entities should be democratically organized and governed and should strive to serve the best interests of all members of society.

Sustainability — FTNW's commitment to sustainability is two-fold. We are committed to economic sustainability within our region and to the sustainable use of natural resources.

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