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The FAIRTRADE Mark is the only independent consumer guarantee of a better deal for producers in the developing world.

The FAIRTRADE Mark is the only independent consumer guarantee of a better deal for producers in the developing world. 7 million people - producers, workers and their families - currently benefit directly as a result of Fairtrade. . The FAIRTRADE Mark means:

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The FAIRTRADE Mark is the only independent consumer guarantee of a better deal for producers in the developing world.

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  1. The FAIRTRADE Mark is the only independent consumer guarantee of a better deal for producers in the developing world. 7 million people - producers, workers and their families - currently benefit directly as a result of Fairtrade.

  2. The FAIRTRADE Mark means: • Farmers receive a fair and stable price for their products • Producer groups receive a premium to invest in improving their communities and businesses • Greater respect for the environment • Small farmers have a stronger position in world markets • A closer link between shoppers and producers

  3. Fairtrade means… A fair and stable price for producers “…we can buy pens and notebooks so children can go to school. We have bought seeds and fertiliser to grow vegetables and improve our family’s diet.” Sira Souko Cotton farmer, Batimakana, Mali

  4. Fairtrade means… Extra income to invest in bringing about change for the future Farmers at MabaleGrowers’ tea factory in Uganda used some of their Fairtrade premium to build a road for the local community enabling easier access to local markets.

  5. Fairtrade means… Producers are working to protect their environment Coffee farmers in one co-operative in Costa Rica are protecting the rainforest with new coffee driers that run on recycled coffee bean husks and organic material, rather than using firewood.

  6. Fairtrade means… Small farmers have a stronger position in world markets “For us small producers, we are very committed to Fairtrade. It is our means of survival here in the Dominican Republic. We see Fairtrade as being part of a big family.” José Peralta Banana Grower ASOBANU, Dominican Republic

  7. More people buying more products inmore places …more often!

  8. Growth in number of producer groups supplying the UK

  9. Books… Fighting the Banana Wars and Other Fairtrade Battles, by Harriet Lamb This book celebrates Fairtrade campaigners and the great successes of Fairtrade so far. It also outlines the hurdles still to be overcome and shows what we can all do to help achieve it. The Fairtrade Everyday Cookbook This book contains the winning recipes from a recipe competition that took place in Fairtrade Fortnight 2007, celebrities and Fairtrade producers.

  10. Fairtrade Churches There are more than 4000 churches involved in our Fairtrade Churches scheme, which is supported by 13 stakeholder organisations. Children at Canterbury Cathedral at Fairtrade Fortnight 2006

  11. Fairtrade Churches Scheme • So many opportunities to use and promote Fairtrade! • Putting faith into action • Church groups are key campaigners for Fairtrade Why get involved? Jesus said: "He has sent me to bring good news to the poor." (Luke 4:18)

  12. The Three Goals • Use Fairtrade tea and coffee after services and for all meetings for which we have responsibility • Move forward on using other Fairtrade products such as sugar, biscuits and fruit • Promote Fairtrade during Fairtrade Fortnight and during the year through events, worship and other activities whenever possible

  13. Resources • Website www.fairtrade.org.uk/faiths • Church Action Guide • Fairtrade Faiths e-mail group • http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fairtrade_faiths • Churches E-Newsletter

  14. Fairtrade Denominational Areas The Five Goals 1. To use and promote Fairtrade products 2. To encourage others to adopt the same policy 3. Ensure Fairtrade products are used and sold by more that half of the churches in your denominational area 4. Attract further media coverage 5. Set up a Fairtrade steering group Over 60 Fairtrade Denominational Areas

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