Chicago Fair Trade
International Trade and DevelopmentIllinois, United States2-10 Employees
Chicago Fair Trade operates in the international trade and development sector from Chicago, Illinois. The organization aims to cultivate a community that honors the labor and dignity of all people within its economic framework. Its work centers on advancing fair-trade principles through education, engagement, and recognition of workers' rights. In December 2022, it partnered with Metropolis Coffee Company to produce Millennium Roast Coffee for Fair Trade Chicago, a dark roast created through the collaboration. In 2020, Chicago Fair Trade collaborated with The Soondra Foundation and Work Shelter on the Masks Without Borders campaign in response to the pandemic. The organization is based in Chicago and operates with a small staff.