Sustainable trade
We believe that fair and sustainable trade are a way to decrease poverty. Giving smallholders in the Global South and North the opportunity to develop in a sustainable way.
What we do
Producer support
Strengthening micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and producer organisations active in fair trade and sustainable trade by offering them tools for economic development. That is why we developed a unique, participatory and tailor-made coaching programme.
Raise awareness
Making people aware of fair trade and sustainable trade by organising campaigns aimed at consumers, economic actors and the Belgian government. The best-known campaign is the Belgian Fair Trade Week, which takes place at the beginning of October each year.
Spread and exchange information
We monitor the evolution and impact of fair and sustainable trade through surveys, articles, interviews, conferences and market studies… Informing consumers, authorities and producers about new evolutions and trends.
Enabel promotes sustainable trade and offers coaching opportunities via the Trade for Development Centre.
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News
04 December 2025
Boosting agri-entrepreneurship in Mbeya
Léonie, former Junior Expert at Rikolto, worked on an agri-entrepreneurship programme, supporting young innovators across Mbeya, Tanzania.
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News
02 December 2025
Enabel and Hogeschool VIVES join forces to strengthen education and health care in Ukraine and East Africa
Belgian collaboration boosts education and healthcare in Ukraine, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania with new training programmes and AI integration.
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News
26 November 2025
Safeguarding biodiversity in Burundi: scientific collaboration in the service of nature
Scientific research and local action drive biodiversity restoration in Burundi’s Kibira and Rusizi National Parks.
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News
19 November 2025
Young voices in Burundi improve Enabel’s work
In Burundi, where over 65% of the population is under 35, Naomi Omowumi Gideon is leading Enabel’s first Youth Advisory Committee to ensure young voices genuinely shape international cooperation projects.
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News
19 November 2025
Enabel and Red Cross-Flanders will help Ukraine rebuild blood system
The partnership aims to modernise Ukraine’s blood supply system, strengthening its quality, safety, and compliance with European standards.
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Resources
13 November 2025
Digitalising civil registration to accelerate inclusion
Read our position paper to explore Enabel’s key insights and recommendations for inclusive digital civil registration.
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