Introduce yourself and your colleagues. 2019 is a special year for FT. They celebrate their 25th birthday! By raising the profile and talking about FT we are supporting the farmers and workers who grow our food in developing countries

This is the Fairtrade Logo–Ask the children what they see in the logo… This is the Fairtrade Logo–Ask the children what they see in the logo…. can see the person waving or the bird? Millions of farmers in developing countries are not paid what they deserve. Many are paid prices too low to provide for their families properly and they get trapped in poverty. Farmers get a better deal if they sell their crops on Fairtrade terms. Here’s what you need to know………

WHAT IS So – what is Fairtrade all about? ALL ABOUT?

FAIR PRICES Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world. Many of the poorest farmers are at a disadvantage when it comes to selling their produce. By making sure companies pay decent prices, Fairtrade addresses this imbalance Fairtrade enables farmers and workers to improve their position and have more control over their lives.

FAIRTRADE PREMIUM The Fairtrade Premium is the extra bit of money that is paid to the co-operative to spend on improving their farms or investing in community projects It might be invested in a school, a medical centre or whatever is needed by that community. it has even been spent on Wellington boots to protect farmers from fatal snake bites! This means that the whole community benefits from Fairtrade, not just the farmers and workers.

CAMPAIGNERS the Fairtrade movement grew from a number of campaigning organisations and individuals who fought to get a better deal for farmers with no power and no voice to negotiate for better terms. This movement started over 30 years ago and continues to this day. There are now over 600 Fairtrade Towns, over 1,100 Fairtrade Schools and thousands of Fairtrade Places of Worship across the UK They all stand alongside Fairtrade farmers to make sure they get a fairer deal for their hard work.

GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Environmental protection is a big part of Fairtrade’s view of sustainability Training and advice on using environmentally friendly practices is given

CO-OPERATIVES Most Fairtrade products are produced by small-scale farmers with small plots of land. This means they don’t have much bargaining power individually. By working together and selling their produce together in co-operatives, they can supply larger volumes, have more of a voice in selling agreements and help each other to be as effective as possible. The majority of Fairtrade producers belong to a Co-operative because of the values and principles that every Co-operative shares.

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Put on a Fairtrade event Become a Fairtrade school So as it is Fairtrades 25th birthday and after what you have learnt today…what will you do differently? Put on a Fairtrade event Become a Fairtrade school Fundraise for Fairtrade Buy Fairtrade products and encourage others to do the same!