It is part of the standards, that women should be empowered... If a woman is empowered, then the house will also be empowered, economically and socially.
Elizabeth Chepkwony, coffee farmer, Kabngetuny cooperative, Kenya
News and Features
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Belize sugar cane farmers aim to be “best in class” for protecting children and young people
Article posted: 10 Mar 2016
“Child labour is one of the biggest challenges facing farmers and workers in developing countries,” says Anita Sheth, Fairtrade International’s Senior Advisor on Social Compliance and Development.
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Behind the Petal
Article posted: 8 Mar 2016
Gender inequality is often seen as a women’s issue. Wrong! Gender is not about women – it’s about power balances between men and women, and relationships which are free from prejudice.
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Fairtrade Awards - outstanding organizations honoured
Press release posted: 3 Mar 2016
Fairtrade farmers, workers, traders and supporters who are driving change in their own communities were among those honoured at the second International Fairtrade Awards in Berlin tonight.
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Fairtrade Awards 2016
Article posted: 3 Mar 2016
The International Fairtrade Awards were celebrated in Berlin on 3 March 2016. For the second time, Fairtrade honoured outstanding farmers, workers, traders and supporters who are driving change in ...
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Fairtrade Farmers and Workers Benefit from Record Premium Money
Press release posted: 29 Feb 2016
The extra money paid to farmers and workers who are certified as Fairtrade has risen above the €100 million mark for the first time, according to new figures released today. The Fairtrade Premium, as ...
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Changing Trade, Changing Lives: A Five-Year Strategy
Article posted: 17 Feb 2016
Fairtrade aims to make important contributions to the Global Goals for Sustainable Development. Deeper impact, more benefits for smallholders and workers, and greater advocacy role among ambitious ...
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Fairtrade Climate Academy Gets Boost from Dutch Postcode Lottery
Article posted: 27 Jan 2016
At the yearly ‘Goed Geld Gala’ on January 26th, the Dutch Postcode Lottery announced that they will support the Fairtrade Climate Academy, a new program proposed by Max Havelaar (Fairtrade ...
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Fairtrade International recognized for transparency
Article posted: 17 Dec 2015
Fairtrade International is proud to be top of the list in Bond and Nido’s Transparency Review 2015 of 48 organizations, together with BBC Media Action and Oxfam.
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Peruvian Banana Farmers Adept at Adaptation
Article posted: 15 May 2015
Organic banana farmers in Peru are seeing the effect of climate change and beginning the process of adapting with help from Kaufland, a German chain of super markets, and Fairtrade International.
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Gender Equality: Good for Women, Business & Development
Article posted: 6 Mar 2015
Women in the communities Fairtrade serves often face barriers to participation. A new Fairtrade report highlights how gender equality can benefit not only women, but also the organizations and the ...
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