Wakapou is committed to nurturing and protecting all its employees and partners.

Good Working Conditions

Wakapou provides a safe and healthy working environment for employees and partner organizations. It complies with national laws on health and safety.

Capacity Building

Through fair trade, Wakapou aims to have a positive impact on the development of small, marginalized producers and women’s cooperatives.

No Child Labor and No Forced Labor

Wakapou adheres to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and national laws on the employment of children. We ensure that there is no forced labor in our workforce and that of our partners.

Non Discrimination, Gender Equity and Freedom of Association

Wakapou does not discriminate in hiring, remuneration, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement based on race, caste, national origin, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, union membership, political affiliation, HIV/Aids status or age.