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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13 June 2025
Equitable access to water in times of climate change
Enabel shares a series of strategic and operational recommendations to tackle the global challenge of access to water.
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14 May 2025
Resisting and reinventing
Read Jean Van Wetter and Delphine Moralis’ foreword, taken from the 2024-2025 activity report.
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14 May 2025
Ukraine: building back better
Enabel focuses on key areas such as energy and circular construction, health and social protection, as well as education and employment.
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14 May 2025
Supporting Gaza’s Future: Reconstruction and Resilience
Enabel supports Gaza’s reconstruction with local partners, focusing on education, health, debris management, and economic relief.
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14 May 2025
On the importance of staying engaged
European cooperation agencies drive stability in fragile regions by promoting local cooperation, resilience, and peacebuilding efforts.
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14 May 2025
Fighting desertification: local solutions, regional impact
Enabel is rolling out an ambitious regional climate programme in the Sahel region – namely in Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali and Senegal.
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