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Jan 15, 2021 · Here are five reasons why Fairtrade is a global movement for change. Will you be a part of it? 1. We believe in the power of the collective action. In a global trade system unfavourably balanced against the well-being of small producer communities, Fairtrade gives small scale farmers and workers a strong collective voice.
Behind the famous Fairtrade label is one of the largest and most diverse global movements for change, working with 1.9 million farmers and workers, as well as a global grassroots supporter base of more than 2000 Fair Trade Towns in 28 countries, and countless schools, universities and faith groups.
Urgent action to increase prices and power for farmers is needed now. We must act at pace in a world in which the climate crisis, global conflicts, and the pandemic have heightened threats to farmers’ livelihoods and exposed the fragility of our shared food system. Read the report: Growing Our Movement For Change.
We believe that trade really can fight exploitation, reduce human rights abuses and tackle the climate crisis. But only if trade is managed fairly, for the benefit of all, in lasting partnership. Fairtrade began as a response to the collapse of global coffee prices in the late 1980s.
Fairtrade is a global movement for change with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation. The international Fairtrade system (which the Fairtrade Foundation is a part of) represents the world’s largest and most recognised fair trade system.
Our 2021-2025 strategy has been shaped by global forces for change, both external and internal. Climate change, inequality and consolidation of market actors, growing demands for social justice, the pandemic that tore through the world in 2020 – all have contributed to the call for change.
Sep 18, 2019 · Fairtrade brings together more than 1.7 million farmers and workers, 1,600 producer organizations, and countless trade unions, consumers and campaigners from all over the world to realize Goal 17: global partnerships for sustainable development.
