Fairtrade

1. Fairtrade Learning Objectives: Understanding what Fairtrade is Understanding how Fairtrade is linked to the Sustainable Development Goals

2. Global Goals & Articles • Goal 2: Zero Hunger • Goal 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption • Article 32 (child labour) Governments must protect children from work that is dangerous or might harm their health or education. • Article 6 (survival and development) Every child has the right to life. • Article 24 (health and health services) Every child has the right to the best possible health. Governments must provide good quality health care, clean water, nutritious food and a clean environment

3. What is Fairtrade? The Definition • Fair trade is when producers in developing countries are paid a fair price for their work, by companies in developed countries. • It's when the price we pay for products gives enough to producers for them to afford life's essentials - like food, education and healthcare. • It is based on partnership, which means that the interests of farmers and workers are just as important as other commercial considerations. • It also represents a solution to poverty and a model for development.

4. What does Fairtrade do? • Fairtrade is done by changing the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions and a fair deal for farmers and workers in developing countries. Fairtrade sets standards: • Fairtrade Standards social, economic and environmental standards that are set for both companies and the farmers and workers who grow the food we love. • E.g. For farmers and workers the standards include protection of workers’ rights and the environment, for companies they include the payment of the Fairtrade Minimum Price and an additional Fairtrade Premium to invest in business or community projects of the community’s choice. Fairtrade certifies products and ingredients: • We independently check that our standards have been met by the farmers, workers and companies that are part of products’ supply chains.

5. Key Principles of Fair Trade • Trading practices are fair and not one-sided. • Prices paid are fair and sufficient for producers and workers to earn more than enough to meet their day-to-day needs. • Payments are often made in advance to ensure the supplier can fulfil orders. • Producers and workers have a voice, whether organised into groups or involved in workplaces where there is freedom of association. • Safe working conditions, non-discrimination and welfare of children.

7. Banana Split Activity • You will be split into groups. • Each person in the group will be given a role: Workers, Plantation Owners, Shippers, Importer, Retailer A banana from Cameroon gets sold in a UK supermarket for 15p – how much should each person in the supply chain get of this money? Decide in your groups and fill in the worksheets with your answers.