Fair Trade Communities

Guidelines for School, Workplaces, Universities, Faithgroups

Support the global Fair Trade movement.  Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world. By requiring companies to pay sustainable prices, Fairtrade addresses the injustices of conventional trade, which traditionally discriminates against the poorest, weakest producers. These measures also reduce vulnerability to human trafficking.  Your community can make a difference for those who are vulnerable by becoming a Fair Trade Community and supporting initiatives that prevent the exploitation of those who are poor and vulnerable. Read more…