Association Max Havelaar France
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Non-profit organization | |
Founded | 1992 |
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Headquarters | Montreuil, France |
Key people | Joaquin Munoz, Director |
Number of employees | ~36 (2006) |
Website | www.maxhavelaarfrance.org |
Association Max Havelaar France is the
The organisation is named after Max Havelaar, which is both the title and the main character of a Dutch 19th-century novel (written by Multatuli) critical of Dutch colonialism in the Dutch East Indies.
Association Max Havelaar France was established in 1992 by ISF (Ingénieurs Sans Frontières), Peuples Solidaires and CICDA (Centre International de Coopération pour le Développement Agricole). The first Max Havelaar labelled products appeared in 1993 in Brittany.
The organization, registered as a
Association Max Havelaar France is supported by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the
- Offer disadvantaged producers and workers a fair wage, allowing them to satisfy their basic needs.
- Guarantee producer and worker rights (ban of child labor, slavery, forced labor etc.)
- Develop and promote sustainable relationships throughout the supply chain.
- Promote environmental protection.
- Offer consumers quality products.
The organization is today a member of the Plate-forme Française pour le commerce équitable, the CRID (Centre de recherche et d’information pour le développement ), the Coordination SUD (Solidarité Urgence Développement) and the Comité 21 de la Plate-forme pour des agricultures durables et solidaires.
In 2006, the average French spent €2,80 on Fairtrade products, up from €2,00 in 2005. The
As per April 2007, Association Max Havelaar France worked with over 158