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
16 February 2026
Enabel and VITO strengthen their collaboration to accelerate sustainable solutions in Africa and beyond
Enabel and VITO expand partnership to drive climate action, renewable energy and sustainable innovation in Africa.
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News
12 February 2026
“Small-scale farmers worldwide struggle to make a dignified living from their work”
From Junior Expert to Country Representative in Uganda for Broederlijk Delen. Bram went to work in Uganda in 2017, 9 years later he’s still living there.
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News
06 February 2026
Colruyt Group Foundation and Enabel launch Youth Incubator
Colruyt Group Foundation and Enabel launch Youth Incubator, a public-private programme empowering young people in international cooperation.
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News
02 February 2026
Belgium hosts energy study tour for delegations from Moldova, Ukraine and Palestine
Belgium hosts an Enabel-led energy study tour for Moldova, Ukraine and Palestine, showcasing expertise in energy efficiency, grids and battery storage.
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Resources
30 January 2026
E-learning: facilitating change through action research
Explore two e-learning modules on action research, a powerful approach to continuous learning, adaptive management and stronger impact in international cooperation.
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News
22 January 2026
From Junior Expert to Country Representative: Samy’s journey with the Red Cross in Burundi
From Junior Expert to a country-level role at 28, Samy builds disaster preparedness with Red Cross Flanders in Burundi through hands-on field work.
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