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What is Fairtrade?
Fairtrade guarantees fair prices for third world producers and gives power back to both producers and consumers. Producers get fair wages, good working
conditions and help with product development and marketing. Consumers are given the chance to make a difference by buying Fairtrade products whenever
they can. Fairtrade products include things like tea, coffee, chocolate, fruit, flowers, wine, clothes and even footballs!
How does it benefit farmers?
Purchasing Fairtrade products has a hugely beneficial impact on the lives of third world farmers. A number of farmers say that it would be impossible to continue farming without Fairtrade.
Jennipher Wattaka is a member of Nasufwa Growers Co-operative Society. It is one of six co-operative societies which are affiliated to Gumutindo Co-op, and its 570 members produce a total of around 100 tonnes of coffee each year.
Jennipher says: "As a woman, being involved with Fairtrade is very helpful. They transport the coffee by lorry so we don’t have to carry it on our backs. We understand the coffee business now, and Fairtrade has taught us how to improve the quality of our coffee."
Follow this link to read more from some Fairtrade producers across the world.
Jennipher says: "As a woman, being involved with Fairtrade is very helpful. They transport the coffee by lorry so we don’t have to carry it on our backs. We understand the coffee business now, and Fairtrade has taught us how to improve the quality of our coffee."
Follow this link to read more from some Fairtrade producers across the world.
Fairtrade in Renfrewshire
On 8 November 2007, Renfrewshire Council approved an action plan and established a steering group with the aim of making Renfrewshire a Fairtrade Zone. The Fairtrade Foundation announced in February that Renfrewshire had achieved Fairtrade zone status, after a campaign led by Renfrewshire Council, local Fairtrade groups, schools, churches and businesses. Renfrewshire Council Leader Derek Mackay, chair of the Renfrewshire Fairtrade Steering Group, said: "Here in Renfrewshire, we've proven that we can 'make it happen' by achieving Fairtrade zone status."
The steering group has published a 2009 guide to Fairtrade in Renfrewshire, letting you know more about who is involved in the campaign to make Renfrewshire a Fairtrade Zone.
You can download a copy of the guide below:
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