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Ten Thousand Villages provides vital and fair income to people in developing countries by selling their handicrafts and telling their stories in North America. The organization is the largest wholesaler of fairly traded product in the U.S.
The Fair Trade Federation (FTF) is an association of fair trade wholesalers, retailers, and producers whose members are committed to providing fair wages and good employment opportunities to economically disadvantaged artisans and farmers worldwide. Some good resources and general fair trade information are here.
International Fair Trade Association
The International Fair Trade Association is global network of over 160 Fair Trade organizations in more than 50 countries. This site is similar to the FTF site in terms of resources.
This site is about coordinating individuals to use their consumer and investor power for social change. Broader than fair trade issues, Co-op America is a strong resource for the environmental movement as well.
The Fair Trade Resource Network raises consumer awareness about improving people's lives through Fair Trade alternatives. You'll find here good resources, bibliographies, books and videos, and a recommended reading list.
Making Trade Fair Oxfam Website
more specifically trade-related, this site is also strong at education and building activism.
TransFair USA is the only certifier of Fair Trade products in the US. This site is a good resource for understanding the labeling and certification process and is a good coffee-crisis resource.
Global Exchange is a human rights organization dedicated to promoting environmental, political, and social justice around the world. Much broader than just fair trade issues, they have good resources, educational materials, “reality tours” and much more.
NC Fair Trade
NC Fair Trade is a coalition of fair trade groups, faith based groups, university groups, and individuals who are interested in increasing the awareness of fair trade and the sales of fairly traded products in North Carolina in order to benefit those who produce fairly traded products from around the world.