There’s happiness in the cooperative! Before [Fairtrade] we didn’t earn enough. Now when I get ill the coop looks after me. Before people came, bought our cocoa and we never saw them again.
Issouf Traore, cocoa farmer, ECOOKIM - ECOJAD, Côte d'Ivoire
News and Features
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COVID-19 reminds us it's time for a new Fashion Revolution
Article posted: 23 Apr 2020
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Fairtrade calls for G20 support to help farmers and workers fight COVID-19
Article posted: 22 Apr 2020
CEOs of Fairtrade organizations across the globe call on G20 leaders to help protect farmers and workers in developing countries from the worst effects of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Fashion Revolution #IMADEYOURCLOTHES
Article posted: 21 Apr 2020
This Fashion Revolution week, we stand in solidarity with cotton farmers, workers and producers.
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Staying united while keeping apart: cocoa in the time of COVID-19
Article posted: 20 Apr 2020
On the path to sustainable cocoa, the COVID-19 pandemic is a large, unexpected, and frightening detour. Amidst all the unknowns with this pandemic, including the impact on northern economies and on ...
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Living through COVID-19: Fairtrade producers speak about the challenges
Article posted: 20 Apr 2020
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Tough times for East African flower growers
Press release posted: 17 Apr 2020
Flowers are big business in Kenya. In 2018 floriculture earned KES113 billion (around €976 million), making it the fourth largest contributor of foreign exchange. But this year, the coronavirus ...
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#FairtradeTogether: COVID-19 Updates
Article posted: 16 Apr 2020
Find the latest updates from our global network, all in one place.
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National Banana Day: Fairtrade heroes in Colombia put #FairtradeTogether into action against the coronavirus
Article posted: 15 Apr 2020
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Coffee cooperatives in Peru use Fairtrade Premium to provide food to their communities
Article posted: 14 Apr 2020
Two Fairtrade certified coffee cooperatives in Peru are using Fairtrade Premium funds to buy and deliver food packages to the elderly and others in their communities.
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Fairtrade’s living income work is more relevant than ever
Article posted: 9 Apr 2020
As fears of a long-term economic downturn increase, a living income - defined as enough to cover essential needs such as food, water, housing, health care, and weather unexpected events - becomes ...
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