Fair Trade Egypt Foundation

National Network
Egypt
Address

97 Selim Al Awal St.
Zeitoun
Cairo
11211
Egypt

Telephone
+202-27365123
E-Mail
y.shennawy@fairtradeegypt.foundation
E-Mail (2)
info@fairtradeegypt.foundation
Mobile Phone
+20-1010333103
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2014
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment/Sustainable development
  2. Gender
  3. Heritage
  4. Human rights
  5. Others
General Information
Fair Trade Egypt Foundation (FTEF) is a registered Egyptian foundation that works in the field of Economic Development & Cultural Awareness. It had been established with the aim to improve and develop the social and economic conditions of marginalized communities through various activities including capacity building, social development and support services in the sectors of crafts and agriculture. Fair Trade Egypt Foundation (FTEF) was founded in 2014 by Fair Trade Egypt ltd shareholders.   The interventions of FTEF vary according to the needs of the communities that it supports. It offers multiple solutions such as product development, technical assistance and trainings on different aspects of business, as well as enhancing beneficiaries’ skills to ensure proper operational processes and sharing of best practices. It also intervenes in social development aspects required by these communities like education and health.
Mission and Objectives

Foundation Specific Objectives & Goals:
1. To promote and advocate Fair Trade as a sustainable tool for development of craft artisans and small farmers.
2. To spread awareness of the creative & cultural crafts industry of Egypt and its relation to business, development and economy contribution.
3. To improve the standards of living of craft artisans and small farmers through FT application (economically, socially and environmentally).
4. To develop the skills and abilities of Handicrafts and Agro producers.
5. Advocate & provide a voice for artisans and small farmers through the FT principles.

Main Projects / Activities

The list of projects that were implemented/Submitted under the registration of FTEF are as follows:
Informal women fish retailers & economically vulnerable groups in Egypt , Name of Donor/Partner: WorldFish
Al Mashghal, Name of Donor/Partner: Care International, UN Women
Rehabilitation & Integration of children at risk, Name of Donor/Partner: Banati Foundation, Drosos
Fair Trade Empowerment in Egypt, Name of Donor/Partner: Alexbank, ILO
Fair Trade Empowerment in Egypt (Building on the previous), Name of Donor/Partner: Alexbank, FTE

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Fair Trade Egypt (the mother entity of Fair Trade Egypt Foundation) is the first and oldest organization in Egypt. It was always involved in advocating the 10 main principles of Fair Trade and mainstreaming them across the different fields and sectors. Those principles tackle a number of environmental and social issues such as gender inequality and child labor. The organization will be contributing years of field experience in the Egyptian artisanal and agricultural fields specially, it will be able to discuss policies, and contribute with its analysis and understanding to the Egyptian contexts regarding the aforementioned subjects

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We want to join ALF Newtwork to gain access to a multi-cultural dialogue concerning a number of subjects of our interest. The network will also be a learning experience where we will gain further knowledge on similar projects and models utilizing new methodologies across the region and we will be able to share that knowledge and learn from it. Lastly, the ALF Network will increase our visibility and potential collaboration with organizations that share the same values, allowing for results amplification. 

Contact (1) Full Name
Yara Elshennawy
Job Title
Programs Director
Head of the organisation
Ms. Mona ElSayed
Contact (2) Full Name
Mona El Sayed
Job Title (2)
Managing Director