FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The Global Fairness Initiative was founded by Karen Tramantano in 2002.
GFI promotes a more equitable, sustainable approach to economic development for the world’s working poor by advancing fair wages, equal access to markets, and balanced public policy to generate opportunity and end the cycle of poverty.
GFI does not have an application cycle for partnerships. Interested partners may reach out to info@globalfairness.org.
Yes. By supporting GFI, a 501(c)(3) organization, you become part of our team of change-makers in the struggle to secure the rights and livelihoods of the world’s working poor. Please visit the Donate page for further information.
There are many ways to get involved at Global Fairness. Here’s a list of key ways to make a difference:
- Support our work with a donation
- Apply to one of our open roles, internships, or fellowships opportunities.
- Follow and share with us on social media. (We are currently on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook)
- Submit your resume to the resume bank for future consideration.
- Reach out with an inquiry or an opportunity to connect.
We are always looking for an opportunity to engage in our community and on a global scale. We may periodically host events in which case you can find notice of these events via our social media.
If you are seeking to invite us to an event that you believe is a good opportunity to connect with GFI, feel free to reach out to us with your inquiry.
GFI is proud to maintain a four-star charity rating on Charity Navigator, and Platinum rating on Guidestar.
GFI is interested in working with students and volunteers to help further our mission and programs. We offer unpaid internships each academic semester, including a summer program. To apply, please contact info@globalfairness.org.
Created in honor of Shirley Sapin in recognition for her commitment to equality and opportunity for all people, the Sapin Opportunity Fellowship was established to offer students in post-secondary institutions the opportunity to work for four months with the Global Fairness Initiative (GFI) on issues of economic development and workforce equity.
If you believe that you have experience that may be useful to the mission of Global Fairness or would like to add your resume for consideration for future positions, please email your resume to info@globalfairness.org for future consideration.
GFI is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical and/or mental handicap or financial ability.
While remaining alert and sensitive to the issue of fair and equitable treatment for all, GFI has a special concern with the participation and advancement of members of four designated groups that have traditionally been disadvantaged in employment: women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.