The Ministry of Corporate Affairs Government of India has selected IRFT in the first list of credible NGOs, of which 8 are based in Maharashtra, out of 47 NGO’s selected in India. ( NGOs to help companies undertake CSR work (dnaindia.com)
IRFT has been working for the last 29 years, giving small farmers, growers and artisans access to mainstream markets, and enhancing livelihoods in a sustained and holistic way.
IRFT- International Resources for Fairer Trade was established under the Bombay Public Trust Act in 1995. IRFT is a not-for-profit social enterprise that represents the marginalized sections of society, especially the most vulnerable ends of the supply chain the producer and the consumer.
WHO ARE WE ?
Experts in Human Rights Due Diligence, Livelihood Enhancement, Decent Work, Workplace Sexual Harassment & Abuse, Women Empowerment, Child Labour & more. With proven experience for the last 29 years. IRFT excels in representing the underprivileged sections of society.
IRFT'S CORE WORK COMPRISES OF
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Human Rights Due
Diligence - HRDD -
Decent Work Experts for Manufacturing Sector & Agricultural Commodities.
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Sustainable compliance through a continuous improvement process
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Corporate Social Responsibility Partnership Projects
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Projects through partnerships with brands that outsource from India
OUR VISION
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Ensure Fair and Sustainable livelihood
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Elevate small & marginalized sections of society
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Upholding Decent Work Standards Within All Supply Chains
OUR MISSION IN ACTION
Livelihood enhancement of small and marginalised community,
Sustainable Grapes Initiatives (Turning Green Household Waste into Compost)
Human Rights due diligence for LOREAL OF PARIS- of own operations
both online and on ground study
Research on sexual harassment and abuse in the garment sector for
‘Fair Wear Foundation’
Forced Labour, Child Labour and working condition assessment.
Training Programmes for AM Fresh Pack House workers
Human Rights Assessment of U.S.A supply chain.
OUR TESTIMONIALS
Responsible Mining Foundation
“Having previously worked with IRFT on a project for Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) in 2014 as well, I recommend them without reserve to any prospective organisation who might work with this team of professionals”
He’le’ne De Villiers-Piaget
CEO, Responsible Mining Foundation
Sainsbury’s
“Throughout the project so far, IRFT has proven themselves to be diligent knowledgeable and communicative”
Laura Falk
International Development Manager, Sainsbury’s Supermarkets
Syngenta
“This is to note that IRFT has a very good understanding and innovative ideas about social compliance programs and has a very competent team to handle this. Since the start of the collaboration, IRFT has demonstrated excellent skills in terms of development of tools, delivery and passion for their work”
Maruthi Prasanna
Conventions Seed Operations Lead, South Asia.
Better Cotton
“Since the start of the collaboration, IRFT has demonstrated an outstanding performance in terms of training development and delivery. They have excellent participatory training expertise, outstanding communication skills and a passion and commitment that I have rarely seen before. I think very highly of IRFT and would recommend their team without any reservation as they would certainly be a valuable asset to any organisation lucky enough to have them on board”
Nicolas Petit
Director of standards and assurance, Better Cotton Initiative
National Association for the Blind
“We have a long-standing relationship with IRFT since 2012. The capacity building and basic training on Business Development Systems is a skill of IRFT. To simplify business development and build the confidence of our team that we can have a sustainability plan for the future is the most treasured contribution from IRFT to National Association for the Blind, India. The relationship is matured to a level that IRFTcontinues to support our new projects and our new initiatives.”
CLARENCE A. GOMES
VICE PRESIDENT NAB, INDIA
OUR REACH
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