Living in a port city like Charleston that's been engaged in global commerce for centuries gives us a unique view of the impact of Fair Trade.

When supporters of Fair Trade in Charleston visit us at the Charleston Cty Market and online visitors from all the world purchase from sites like Muenda Fair Trade you are helping support craftsmen and producers in "developing worlds."

Your are also a part of a larger global awakening that has a dramatic impact at a local level for our producers.

The goal of the global network is to help ensure a living wage for workers who produce goods and commodities many consumers take for granted, such as coffee, tea and clothing.

This website has been created to help organize Fair Trade movement in Charleston and to serve a resource for local businesses, schools, churches and other civic minded organizations.
Fair trade is a different way of doing business. The principles are based on social justice rather than maximizing profits. A core component of the fair trade movement is eradicating child labor providing women with employment opportunities. On behalf of our producers, Thank you for supporting Fair Trade.