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Nasser Abufarha

Pioneering Fair Trade in Palestine

Born
1964
Born in
Jalamah, Palestine
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Why Nasser is here

Nasser Abufarha is recognized for his transformative work in establishing the Palestine Fair Trade Association (PFTA) and Canaan Fair Trade, significantly impacting Palestinian agriculture and trade. His efforts have uplifted farming communities, integrated fair trade practices, and promoted Palestinian products globally.

Their story

Nasser Abufarha is a Palestinian-American anthropologist, social entrepreneur, and author. He founded the PFTA and Canaan Fair Trade, which revolutionized the fair trade olive oil industry and empowered Palestinian farmers. His work extends to various social and environmental causes, contributing significantly to the Palestinian community's development.

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Milestones

The moments that shaped Nasser’s path.

  1. 1989

    Earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Wayne State University.

  2. 2004

    Developed the first internationally recognized standard for fair trade olive oil and established the PFTA.

  3. 2006

    Earned a PhD in Cultural Anthropology and International Development from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

  4. 2009

    Published the book "The Making of a Human Bomb" by Duke University Press.

  5. 2017

    Recognized as the One World Award winner.

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Founding the PFTA and Canaan Fair Trade

    Revolutionized the olive oil industry in Palestine by establishing fair trade practices.

  2. Globalizing Palestinian Olive Oil

    Made Palestine's olive oil the largest fair trade supplier in the world.

  3. Expanding PFTA's Scope

    Grew the PFTA to include approximately 1,700 small-scale farmers in 49 cooperatives.

  4. Social and Economic Empowerment

    Initiated various programs like college scholarships, micro-loans for women, and community development projects.

  5. International Recognition and Impact

    His work in fair trade and social entrepreneurship has been internationally acknowledged, uplifting thousands of farming families.

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