Supporting African artisans from the Danforth By: Nina Ya-Haqqi In third-world countries, many artisans and farmers working to produce quality foods and products for export are not given the proper compensation for their hard work. This is where fair trade steps in, creating fair terms of trade for workers in developing countries. The types of goods exported from these countries include silver jewelry, organic shea butter, and various types of artwork, from sculptures made of soapstone to small animals made from recycled pop cans. In privileged countries like Canada and the United States, there is a large community of fair trade supporters comprised of activists and business owners.