Fair Trade Egypt is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to empower Egyptian artisans through the practice of Fair Trade. FTE surveys the developing areas of the country, finds local treasures that have been traditionally manufactured for centuries and brings them to you, our consumer. We carry products from all corners of Egypt; everything from extra virgin olive oil cleansing bars from the bright oasis of Al Fayoum, to cotton embroidered sheer sheaths from the Western Desert ancient oasis of Siwa. All in all, our inventory covers all of Egypt, with more than 30 artisan groups in seven different regions.  

   Our goal is to assist the talented but struggling Egyptian artisans, who have been particularly hard-hit by massive industrialization and globalization. We attempt this in several ways. Firstly, we help expose our artisans’ goods to new customers via our Cairo store, which always showcases a wide and diverse inventory. Secondly, we act as a liaison between the artisans themselves and importers from all over the world. Thirdly, we help modernize our artisans’ operations by training them in all aspects of business, such as production, management and marketing. 

   FTE has also become a vital link to Egypt’s cultural richness, by safeguarding techniques and products that were on the brink of extinction because of their mass-produced counterparts. Every one of our more than 500 products comes with its own introduction card, a note that educates us on its origin and function.  

   By purchasing one of our goods, you are not only acquiring an original piece, virtually impossible to duplicate, but you are also doing your part to help save an art form, a family, a community.