Global Exchange

http://www.globalexchange.org/

An organization that is 21 years and going strong worldwide. They are dedicated to education and action on issues such as sweatshops, war, human rights, environment, and have become one of the strongest supporters of Fair Trade products.

What is Fair Trade?--Essentially, it is making sure that the people who harvest crops, grow coffee, and make shoes/clothing are getting paid a wage (considering exchange rates) comparable to a wage of someone who lives in an industrialized nation, along with receiving vacation pay, sick days, and clean working conditions. The core idea of Fair Trade is to treat the workers of these other countries as our equals, with the hope that we can improve their lives and economies.

I strongly encourage you to get involved with this organization any way that you can; or if nothing else, support this organization and check out their Fair Trade store.