“Now with Fairtrade we have been able to take courses, educate the women. We have a group of women farming entrepreneurs with the help of Fairtrade. Women workers have also had business training and created a group of women entrepreneurs.”
Yadira Orozco, member of the Asobanar Cooperative
News and Features
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World Children’s Day: Investing in our future means investing in our children
Article posted: 20 Nov 2020
How are we going to build a fairer, safer and a more sustainable future for the next generation?
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Leadership Change at Fairtrade International
Article posted: 19 Nov 2020
Dario Soto Abril has informed the Fairtrade International (FI) Board that he will be stepping down from his role as CEO in February 2021.
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Cocoa farmers don't earn a living income. Where can government play a role?
Article posted: 18 Nov 2020
To make progress in eliminating poverty amongst cocoa farmers, governments in chocolate consuming countries must enact policies that support living incomes.
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More Dough for Cocoa Farmers
Article posted: 18 Nov 2020
Together with Ben & Jerry’s we’re on a mission to make a living income possible for cocoa farmers in West Africa.
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The Impact of Hurricane Eta and Iota on Fairtrade Producers and Workers
Article posted: 17 Nov 2020
Covid-19 already presented an extraordinary challenge for our producers and workers around the world. Now, with the impact of both hurricanes, their struggle only increases.
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Bite to Fight for Cocoa Farmers
Article posted: 10 Nov 2020
When Oxfam Fair Trade began planning a campaign to support a living income for cocoa farmers, they knew it had to be engaging, accessible - and above all, fun.
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Financial independence and women’s empowerment for Fairtrade cocoa farmers in Ghana
Article posted: 3 Nov 2020
Eight years of Fairtrade certification has turned what was a small cooperative producing around a thousand tonnes of cocoa beans a year into a major operation exporting fifteen times that amount.
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Fairtrade partnerships secure more than €15 million in COVID-19 relief and recovery funding for producers
Press release posted: 2 Nov 2020
Government agencies and commercial organizations recognize Fairtrade as a trusted partner to provide direct support to producers on the frontline of the pandemic.
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Fairtrade Award Winners Honoured after Challenging Year
Press release posted: 29 Oct 2020
Fairtrade producers, workers, campaigners and traders have been honoured in the International Fairtrade Awards 2020 showcasing the very best of Fairtrade around the world
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Amazon Launches ‘Climate Pledge Friendly’ in Europe to Make It Easier for Customers to Discover and Shop for Sustainable Products
Press release posted: 28 Oct 2020
Programme launches with over 40,000 Climate Pledge Friendly products across France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK with one or more of 19 sustainability certifications
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