Welcome to the Fair Trade section of eRiding.
Using the Fair Trade links in the navigation menu to the left you will find useful information and resources to support teaching and learning.
What is Fair Trade?
In 2001, the international Fair Trade movement adopted the following definition for Fair Trade.
"Fair Trade is a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and
respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade."
"It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and
securing the rights of, marginalized producers and workers - especially in
the South."
"Fair Trade organisations (backed by consumers) are engaged actively in
supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes
in the rules and practice of conventional international trade."
EFTA and its members support this definition.
EFTA
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Web: www.european-fair-trade-association.org
"Fairtrade is giving us the opportunity to survive and help other people in our communities."
"Without Fairtrade, I would have to take my children out of school."
"I want to send my son to universtiy. If we work hard and sell more coffee to Fairtrade, I think I can do it".
Felipe Castro - Mano Campestinos Coffee Producers Co-operative, Guatemala
Small-scale farmers receive a fair and guaranteed price for their product covering the cost of sustainable living and production.
Plantation workers receive a fair and guaranteed wage for their work.
On plantations and in factories, minimum health and environmental standards must be followed.
No child or forced labour can be used.
Democratic working processes and structures are in place.
All workers are free to belong to a union.
A social premium is paid to the producer co-operatives which they invest in the development of their communities.
Sales for Ten Thousand Villages, the largest fair trade organization in the United States, grew from nearly $3 million in 1985 to nearly $12 million in 1998. Ten Thousand Villages' Canadian operations reported another $3 million. Combined, that represents the creation of the equivalent of 12,500 full-time jobs for disadvantaged artisans and farmers.
www.fairtradefederation.org
If you require information about fair trade or the resources available please contact:
Yvette Fox, Teaching and Learning Consultant, Multicultural Education and Global Citizenship/TIPD Co-ordinator
Tel: (01482) 392436
E-mail: yvette.fox@eastriding.gov.uk
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