Mbare, Ltd. Adheres to Equal Exchange & Fair Trade Principles, but is not currently certified fair trade.  This means that Mbare, Ltd.:

• Pays a fair wage in the local context from which these items are purchased.
• Offers employees opportunities for advancement.
• Engages in environmentally sustainable practices.
• Is open to public accountability.
• Builds long-term trade relationships.
• Provides healthy and safe working conditions within given local contexts.
• Provides financial and technical assistance to producers whenever possible.
• Ensures that there is no abuse of child labor.