Equal Exchange's mission is to build long-term trade partnerships that are economically just and environmentally sound, to foster mutually beneficial relationships between farmers and consumers and to demonstrate, through our success, the contribution of worker co-operatives and Fair Trade to a more equitable, democratic and sustainable world.
Founded in 1916, the Association of U.S. Cooperatives (U.S. Co-ops), formerly the National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International (NCBA CLUSA), is the primary voice in the United States for people who use cooperatives to build a better world. Through advocacy, development, public awareness and education, U.S. Co-ops works to develop, advance and protect cooperative enterprise, empowering people and communities to build shared prosperity and well-being.