FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT 2006

The FAIRTRADE Mark The FAIRTRADE Mark is the only independent consumer guarantee of a fair deal for producers in the developing world. Currently more than 5 million people – farmers, workers and their families – in 54 Countries benefit from Fairtrade.

Frequently Asked Questions  Why Fairtrade  What does it mean to 3 rd World Producers  What is the difference between Fairtrade & Ethical Trading  Is Fairtrade a subsidy to encourage over-supply and low prices  Is Free Trade - Fairtrade

Why Fairtrade? The FAIRTRADE Mark guarantees: Farmers receive a fair and stable price for their products Producers have the opportunity to improve their lives through a social premium Greater respect for the environment Small farmers have a stronger position in world markets and, A closer link between shoppers and producers

Knowing the FAIRTRADE Mark

Fairtrade Sales Fruits / Juices Sweets / Snacks Hot Beverages 2004: 51% Increase from 2003

Over 1,300 Fairtrade products!

Fairtrade guarantees… A Fair and Stable Price ‘Without our co- operative and selling to the Fairtrade market, our life would have been terrible. Fairtrade gives us hope and courage, we are able to earn a higher wage and better provide for our families.’ Matthew Matoli, Coffee Farmer, KNCU, Tanzania In 2001 due to surge in supply of Coffee, price fell to US$0.45 per lb v minimum Fairtrade Price of US$1.21

Fairtrade guarantees… A Social Premium ‘I am a member of the Joint Body which decides how to use the Fairtrade Premium. We have used it to help get electricity for all workers houses – my children can now study at night. Loans allow workers to start small businesses such as rearing cattle for their milk and growing vegetables to sell to local traders.’ Muthusamy Sivapackiam, Tea Plucker Stockholm Estate, Sri Lanka

Fairtrade guarantees… Greater Respect for the Environment ‘Now that we farm with natural pesticides and fertilisers the soil quality has improved. The soil repays us by giving us a greater yield from our land.’ Jethanda Patel, Cotton Farmer,India

Fairtrade guarantees… A Stronger Position in World Markets ‘Fairtrade has been the saviour of the farmers in Dominica – of agriculture and the whole economy. With Fairtrade, small farmers have been transformed from marginalised farmers into businessmen.’ Amos Wiltshire, Banana farmer, Dominica

Fairtrade guarantees… A Closer Link Cocoa growers from Ghana with the Mayor of Lewisham – a Fairtrade campaigner “I want to be sure that farmers get a fair price and benefit directly from my purchase…I know how important Fairtrade is to small producers. With more shops stocking more great quality products carrying the FAIRTRADE Mark, it’s a win-win situation…” Adjoa Andoh, Actress

From Breakfast to Bedtime Make Fairtrade Your Habit throughout the day. Find out more! Pass on your Fairtrade Habit

Pass on the Fairtrade Habit! Tell your friends Hold an event Join a Fairtrade group Join in Trade Justice Movement events & campaigns

What can WE do to support Fairtrade in Bishopton? The people of Bishopton can help people in developing countries support themselves by buying Fairtrade products To become a Fairtrade Village we must : Support Fair Trade events in the village Support Fair Trade products sold within the village shops, Coffee shops and Restaurants – look out for the Fairtrade logo on products sold there Read the literature on Fair Trade to understand what the Fair Trade movement does Find out more at the website and on our Village Fairtrade Site which is currently under development at :

Bishopton Supports Fairtrade Co-op – Coffee, Tea, Wine, Fruit, Sugar, Yoghurt, Chocolate & Cake Costcutter – Coffee, Tea, Rice, Jam & Fruit Juice Woodrows & Post Office – Chocolate … and Relax Coffee Shop – Coffee, Tea & Sugar Portions Bishopton Village Nursery – Coffee & Tea Bishopton Scouts – Coffee & Tea in Scout Hall, Tea Tent & camps Fairtrade Parishes – Bishopton Parish Church & Our Lady of Lourdes Bishopton Primary School supports Fairtrade and pupils are learning about Fairtrade

Further Information - Fairtrade Links Fairtrade Foundation : Meet the Producers : m m Traidcraft : World Development Movement : Make Poverty History : Caribbean Bananas : Christian Aid (School Resources): CAFOD Education Resources (Primary & High Schools):

and Fairtrade is about producers receiving a Just and Fair Price for their labours. If all individuals give support by buying some Fairtrade products, according to their budgets, then as a Community WE can improve the standard of living of the poorest producers.